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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






2. False






3. True






4. Developed first microphone; Telephone transmitter invented for Alexander Graham Bell in 1876; Patented the first flat disc gramophone






5. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production

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6. True






7. Created the audion tube which amplified weak radio signals thus making modern electronics possible






8. Splits full range audio into frequencies from high end of the spectrum to the high speakers - mids to the mid speakers and lows to the low speakers






9. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's






10. When the volume over the headphones is affected by the channel fader; Generally more useful on a single channel; Common for an AUX OUT to be added to this mix so the engineer can listen to the signal being sent to that aux






11. False






12. FOH sound engineers for Woodstock; Used JBL/Altec cabinets - Crown/Macintosh amplifiers - and custom Hanley consoles






13. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






14. large cable that hooks up to these mass connectors and carries the audio from the splitter box back to the House console area






15. Have two surfaces based on an exponential flare rate - and two straight walls that determine the output pattern






16. Put all instruments in the mix and fine tune later






17. Can quickly change gain in response to many different detectors looking at same signal; Used in really tough situations where u want strict control over level and dynamics






18. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> House Main Snake (Fanout/Console/FX Rack/ Drive Rack/Return Lines (Fanout) -> Main Snake -> Splitter -> Drive Lines -> Amp Racks -> Speaker Cabinets






19. Masks with acoustic horns in the design; High-soled shoes to help with projection; Reflective acoustic shells designed into staging; Stadium stye seating for patrons; Jars filled with different layers of ash used for sound absorption and diffusion






20. Converts one type of energy to another






21. True






22. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up






23. Speakers and other audio equipment suspended in air; Provides better sight lines and allows for larger crowds by freeing up space; Reason for strict weight limits and safety requirements






24. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS






25. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS






26. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






27. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.






28. AFL; On the Mix OUTS the Cue or Solo Button is an example






29. Founded in 1979 in Southern california and acquired accounts of Black Flag - Pearl Jam - The Cult - Beck - and Red Hot Chili Peppers






30. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






31. Package tours and the Motown Era created the need for these in the 1950's






32. When the volume over the headphones is affected by the channel fader; Generally more useful on a single channel; Common for an AUX OUT to be added to this mix so the engineer can listen to the signal being sent to that aux






33. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






34. Hired by the sound company or venue and paid salary; Set-up and maintain FOH system and often mix opening artists; Responsible for set-up - teardown - and maintenance of systems






35. False






36. True






37. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






38. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






39. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.






40. Improves clarity by deflecting midrange audio into the sound space and minimizing distortion producing collisions






41. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






42. Early form of sound reinforcement made of various materials including silver and tortoise shell






43. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






44. In live performance this is the reference mix that the engineer uses; In studio recording it is the mix in the artist's headphones; One of the engineer's most valuable tools; Post outboard EQ and Mix Master Faders






45. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






46. Typically contains 4 amplifiers on average (Max = 6);






47. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






48. Shop Technician --> System Technician --> System Engineer --> Band Engineer






49. Operates just like a dynamic loudspeaker except it has no cone; Small diaphragm couples into a flared horn






50. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up