Tech Theater FINAL review

the type of batten features two battens joined together forming what looks like a ladder

Truss Batten

the fire curtain is activated by

All of the above

the primary purpose of the arbor Spreader Plates

They prevent the arbor rods from bending

the following is NOT a stage-weight size we own at the LTPAC

50 lbs

The primary purpose of the fire curtain is

To isolate the fire and save lives

the purchase line on a Single-Purchase Fly System tied off to

The top and bottom of the arbor

it is important to reply "Thank you" when a crewmember warns you of a batten that is going to move because

All of the above

total line sets are in the PAC

33

"types" of batten are currently located on stage

3

the primary difference between a Single Batten and a Truss Batten

The amount of weight that may be placed on the batten

secondary color is created in light when green and red are combined

Amber

The third (round) prong on a three-wire system is for the hot wire

False

The color media used in lighting is still commonly referred to as ? because of the original material it was made from

Gels

White light is

A combination of all colors of light

Directing the audience to pay attention to certain people or objects by using a combination of light and dark is the definition of

Focus

proved lightning is a form of electricity

Ben Franklin

"Electrons flow in only one direction" is the definition of

Direct Current

A ? wire offers more resistance than a ? one.

thin, thick

Absorption, as it refers to lighting can be defined as

The stopping of a light ray

A part of the light fixture that allows for the focusing of light rays, making the fixture more useful

Lens

The strongest signal level in audio is _________________ level

line

The _______________ control helps you make everything even coming into the board.

gain

The ______section is a tone control that will allow you to "shape" the tone of that channel.

EQ

The _____________ gives precise control of the volume of each channel of the mixing console.

fader

The ______________ can separate a signal to send to the left or right speakers.

pan control

A __________ button sends the signal directly to headphones.

solo/PFL button

A _________________ totally turns off a channel so you don't accidentally put it into the mix.

mute

The _______________ allows you to send a particular input to a separate mix, without affecting the main mix.

AUX 1

_________________________ control multiple like sources, like the boundary mics, all the lead actors or all the playback.

group buttons

The ___________________is the final section of the mixer that the signal passes through.

output section

An Active Crossover divides the mix signal into 2, 3 or more frequency ranges, and that split happens in the rack back at the

Mixing Console

If the CD with your familiar song doesn't sound right, go to your crossover, and adjust the ____________ frequencies until it sounds better.

LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH

Once you get the levels set on the crossover where it is sounding pretty close to what you remember, then you should adjust your graphic EQ to "_____________" the sound of the room.

SWEETEN-UP

Active Crossovers are used in large, state of the art systems, but are expensive since you need additional, separate _____________ for each range!

POWER AMPS

After establishing that everything is in good, working order, make sure all the _____________ are set correctly.

WIRELESS MICS

Mount the mics and belt packs on the actors using ___________ to mount lavalier and headset mics.

SURGICAL GRADE TAPE

Make sure the _____________ are set to the correct group and channel.

BELTPACKS and RECEIVERS

Turn your master faders, left and right, up to zero, or minus 5, and have each individual actor speak their lines, or sing, and bring up the fader for each _______________ so the actor can be clearly heard, and write down that level. Repeat that for each actor and source.

INDIVIDUAL FADER

Use the ______________ master faders to control multiple mics at the same time.

GROUP

Make sure you _____________ the actors' mics whenever they leave the stage.

MUTE