Select, install and operate audio for an outdoor event

Question A
Define and illustrate pictures of the following

1. Microphone
2. Headset
3. Mixer board
4. Amplifier
5. Powered Mixer
6. Cordless microphone
7. Mic receiver
8. Two way Crossover
9. Power strip
10. UPS / Battery backup
11. Powered Speaker
12. Subwoofer
13. Tweeters
14. Horns (speaker)
15. Sound compressor limiter
16. On stage Monitor
17. In ear monitor

16. Illustrate 3 other pieces of audio equipment that can be used in an outdoor
function.

Question B
i. Identify the following connections
1. XLR
2. RCA
3. 3-mm jack
4. 1/4 inch jack

ii identify two other connections which can be used.

Question C

Define the role of the following:

event manager
production manager
stage manager
 specialists, e.g. acousticians
security manager

Question D

1. What is Ambient temperature?

2. How do sound engineers communicate during a performance?

Question E
Briefly discuss any 2 Factors for consideration in outdoor audio system
selection may include:

legal issues associated with sound re-enforcement/noise pollution

site dimensions
positioning of stage
location of audience
relationship of equipment location to audience
presence of trees or other site features which may affect audio operation
performer requirements
time of year/forecasted weather patterns
need for specialist assistance
crowd control
seating arrangements
garbage disposals and clean –up arrangements
securing electricity
stand-by equipment and generator
community acceptance
security
decorations
protection for equipment
platforms
rigging
flying towers
support and mixing positions
crowd barriers around equipment
occupational health and safety requirements
adequate power supply
climate change