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What does T.D.M. stand for?
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Time Division Multiplexing
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What is the name given to the software that controls these matrices?
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AZedit
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What is the name given to the I/O device on the back of these matrices?
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Ports
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Why type of cable is used to connect to the I/O of these Matrices?
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DB/DE-9= Zeus
RJ11= Adam & Adam CS |
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How many ports are in the Zeus matrix system?
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24 ports
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How many ports are in a fully loaded Adam CS matrix system?
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64 ports
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How many ports are in an A.D.A.M. digital matrix system?
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136-1,000 ports
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4W stands for what and is another name for our digital matrix system used in live labs?
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4 wire
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What does the acronym S.S.A. stand for?
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System to system adapter
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What does the SSA do to the TW (RTS) system?
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Converts it to 4 wire
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What are the 5 conversations in AZedit?
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Point to point communications, party lines, isolation, IFB, specialists
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Which of the conversations in AZedit allow private full duplex communication?
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Point to point
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Which of the conversation AZedit group sometimes unrelated people?
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Specialist
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Can the BTR-800 wireless system be integrated into the Zeus system? What would the input switch need to be set on?
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Yes, with the switch set to telelex
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What are the two properties that make RF really?
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Frequency & medium of propagation
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Diversity based wireless systems only require the use of 1 antenna? T or F
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False, needs 2
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Non-Diversity system only requires the use of 2 antennas? T or F
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False, needs 1
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What will kill an RF system faster than any other issue?
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Intermodulation
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Name all 3 transmitter types?
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Belt pack, plug in, handheld
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Name all 3 receiver types?
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Stand alone, ENG, Card frame
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In this class what did the inverse square law apply to?
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RF
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XY micing
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Two cardioid microphones angled at 90 degrees apart. Used as a crowd mic
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A-B micing
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Two spaced omnidirectional microphones. Used as audience mic later for recording
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MS-stereo
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One cardioid and one bi-direction mic at the same point angled 90 degrees. If patched correctly 2 mics can give 3 channels
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Frequency reserved for bands
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Traveling band
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Binaural Head
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2 omni directional mics placed in a head to replicate humans hearing
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What does a binding post do with dry pair of cables?
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Converts them to XLR
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What is a transponder?
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Piece of gear in the satellite that creates downlink
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What is the definition of a 4-wire system when talking about communications systems?
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Input and output (talk & listen) on separate sets of wires
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What is the definition of a full duplex communication system?
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Talk & listen simultaneously
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What are some of the playback units made by 360 systems?
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Digicart, Instant Replay, & Short Cut
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Which unit do we have at Full Sail?
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Instant Replay & Shortcut
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What is the purpose of these units?
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Playback, commercial in & outs, sound effects, music-bed for graphics, & recording
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Another word for Black + White when dealing with T.V.?
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Monochrome
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Who is a RF assist and what are some details of the job?
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Keeps good RF to the device they are assisting
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Lets say that we are using 24 key panels on the ZEUS system, how many cross points do we have?
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576
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Properly, it can be said that matrix interocm systems go back to the advent of what in 1892?
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Telephone
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Responsibilities include finance, scheduling and sometimes major creative decisions
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Executive Producer
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Runs tape machines, monitors audio levels and video level
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VTR Operator
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Arranges shipments and delivery/pickup of food, establishes rights to music
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Production Assistant
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Responsible for coordinating the commercials, calling the replays and making sure that the Talent needs are met in addition to staying on schedule and budget
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Producer
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Advises the production crew regarding any important activity or incidents in or around the field of play
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Spotter
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Determines where microphones are to be placed in the field of play. Also mixes the audio signal from the various microphones, tape decks, digicarts, house feeds during the actual production
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A-1
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Works for the mobile provider and is responsible for keeping everything working in the truck
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E.I.C.
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Who is the E.I.C. in charge of?
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Transmission Operator & Maintenance Engineer
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Responsible for the creative and aesthetic portions of the production must be able to visually tell the story. Sets the tone and pace of the production and serves as crew motivator
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Director
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Refers to anyone who appears in front of the camera or is heard on air
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Talent
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Handles budgetary operation including outside vendors and overtime. Also handles crew scheduling.
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Unit Manager
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Responsible for all broadcast-related technical operations at the venue
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Technical Manager
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This person often supervises postproduction and/or the production of edited video packages that appear within a production.
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Associate Producer
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Receives assignments from the director and constantly provide the director with the best quality images available for the production
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Camera Operator
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Responsible for general operations such as catering, petty cash, runners, credentials, and phones
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Production Coordinator
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Trouble shoots audio problems. Assist talent with Mics
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A-2
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Stage/Floor Manager
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Coordinates everything occurring in the studio or broadcast booth
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Sets up structures to support lighting or camera equipment before the event
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Rigger
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Operates equipment used for the capture, storage, and playback of still images from video. Selects, compiles and cuts together video and audio to produce highlights, summaries, and feqture packages
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Electronic Still Store
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What are 4 adjustable parameters of the BP325?
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Momentary (dips), latching (dips), talk disable ch.1 (dips), talk disable ch.2 (dips)
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PS31
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Provides 3 independent powered output channels and can take program audio. Powers an average of 15 packs per channel of power for 45 total
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PS15
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Provides 2 channels, 1st channel is powered 32vdc and 2nd is "dry".
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BP 325
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2 channel portable belt pack. Allows true stereo operation; and can take program.
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BP 350
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2 channel, portable belt pack headset station; digi-latch talk button; non programmable
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BP 318
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Single channel belt pack
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TW5W
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1x5 two channel XLR passive splitter
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SAP 612
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6 in 12 outs. Takes RTS channels and organizes them to outputs 2 channels at a time
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Zeus
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DSP matrix intercom system
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SSA-324 & 424
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Provides 2 channels of 2 wire to 4 wire. Converts RTS TW systems to RTS Matrix systems
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SPK 300 (Biscuit Box)
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2 channels, desk top speaker station.
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What is a CCU and what does it do?
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Camera Control Unit- controls all technical perimeters of camera
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What is a downlink?
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Signal from satellite to station.
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Who are the above-the-line-personnel?
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Producer, directors, graphic, & talent
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Give a description of an IFB
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Interruptable Fold Back- device wore by talent to receive direction
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Describe an I/O panel and where it is located
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Under the bay doors. Used for inputs & outputs
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What type of microphones are used for a live production?
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Shotgun, stick, parabolic, XY
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Other names for mobile units?
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Remote, ENG, the truck
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Give a description of a teleprompter.
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Screen with rolling script for talent to read off of.
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Give a description of a telestrator?
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Allows you to illustrate over program
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What is the name for the company that developed 1st and ten line, race fx, and k-zone graphic overlays?
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PVI & sports vision
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What is a FAX?
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Check to see if all equipment is working
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What does the producer verify during a FAX?
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All cameras are going to the correct locations
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What does a camera operator verify during a FAX?
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They can see return feed
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What does EIC verify during a FAX?
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That the transmission is good
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What are 3 pieces of gear you would find in audio are of truck?
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comms hub, video monitors, video routers
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What are the A2's responsibilities, give 4 examples?
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Comms, troubleshooting, placing mics, sub mixing
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While this may happen during the FAX what should be checked right before AIR?
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Intercoms
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What is a DT12 and how is it used?
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Audio subsnake used to route audio
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How should you label a cable in broadcasting?
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flag it to and from both ends
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What doe you call a pair of wires without voltage?
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Dry
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What do you call a pair of wires with voltage?
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Wet
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Name 3 ways to run/transmit signal from equipment of the field to T.V compound?
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Fiber, RF, Microwave link
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Who should you report damaged cables to?
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fix them
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What is about an average day rate for and A2
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300-400 a day
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What is an average cost of a medium sized mobile unit per day?
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5k
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What is a flyaway satellite and why is it used?
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Small portable satellite, can be as small as a suitcase. Used when location is not accessible.
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Describe a location sketch
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An overhead rough map of the venue
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In RTS what is the pin carries power on 3 pin configuration? 4 pin configuration?
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pin 2
pin 3 |
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Name pieces of RTS gear that can handle program audio?
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PS31, MCE325, SAP
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Name all brands of 2 wire party line systems you can?
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RTS, clearcom, david clark, chaos, reidel
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What is a punch block?
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Where all the phone lines are kept in the truck. Used to route signal.
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What are the phantom power types and there voltages?
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T type- 12 volts
P type- 48 volts |
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Give a description of a fly pack?
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Pre-wired, pre-racked gear, shipped to venue
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What is a two shot?
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Waist shot of announcers.
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Slang term for handheld micrphone?
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Stick
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The BTR 800 is a? How many pack?
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2 channel wireless comm system with 4 belt packs
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Describe what a Matrix is?
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A graph that represents exactly how a cam system is wired.
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The name for power supplied at venue?
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Shure Power
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Who invented both stedicam and sky cam assemblies?
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Garret Brown
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Best way to weatherproof a microphone?
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Condom
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What are the 4 areas of a mobile truck?
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Audio, video, tape, production
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In 1956 what did Paul Brown do in football?
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Comms for the QB
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Z axis rule
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All cameras must stay on the same axis.
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