Parts of a Mixer
The most basic unit of the mixer, with one per input
First part of the signal chain
What is the sound source?
The most common type of mic
What is a dynamic mic?
The time when actors and sound technicians check mics and speakers.
What is the proper way for actors to sound check?
Actors should speak clearly and continuously into the mic until the sound tech tells them to stop
What is gain?
The "brain" of the signal chain
What is the mixer?
Mics that clip to a lapel
Where is the house?
The seats in the theatre
What should you never do during sound check?
Blow on the mic
Controls the volume of the high or low frequencies
What is EQ or equalizer?
Increases the signal from the mixer so it is strong enough to send to speakers
What is amplification?
The type of mic that is best for picking up precise, clear, quiet sounds such as an orchestra.
What is a small diaphragm condenser mic?
What is "sweating out" a body mic?
When an actors sweat causes the mic to malfunction
How are body mics usually hidden?
Controls the overall volume of the output from the mixer?
What is the master fader or master volume?
The final part of the signal chain
What are speakers?
The mics used to mic actors without looking like a mic is being used.
What are body mics?
Where is stage left?
What is the signal chain?
The flow of electrical signal through a sound system
Where should the master volume be set before sound checking?
What is somewhere in the middle of the scale?
Speakers that help actors and musicians hear what is happening on stage
What are monitors?
A microphone attached to a frame that sits on the wearer's head
What is a headset?
What direction is downstage?
Towards the audience
What 2 types of cables are used in sound systems?
XLR and 1/4"