Broadcast

What is the LKFS standard for television broadcasting?

-24LKFS

What is the dB headroom threshold amount set to on the Studer Vista at CRAS?

-8dBFS

Which of the following is not associated with audio panels and connectivity?

120V AC Power

In broadcast audio, what does "wet" mean?

30VDC has been applied to the line

How many ports does the Zeus 3 have?

34

How many characters are in an Alpha on an RTS communications panel?

4

How many separate IFB's can the Model 41 Interface create?

4

Which is an IFB beltpack?

4030

When moving AES signal between the Black Magic de-embedder and the S-Core, what is the Ohm change between them?

75 and 110 Ohms

What is a Tech Book?

A doc prepared by the technical manager which contains all the shows requirements

What is a Run Sheet?

A doc with a chronological outline of the show used in production

What is Weatherproofing?

A process of protecting a mic from the outdoor elements.

Who is the person behind the show's main audio console and is responsible for organizing how the audio aspect of a show is put together and how the show sounds?

A-1 Mixer

Who is responsible for audio outside of the control room such as installing cable, mics, and headsets?

A-2

The toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?

A2

Setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?

Alignment

Which of the following is not a Live show?

Animated

What is the approx. length fiber can run before it drops out?

Approx. 26 mi

What 2 signals are carried over the HD/SDI on BNC coaxial?

Audio and Video

What information does the Zeus frame send to the key panels?

Audio, Data, Routing

What is the model number of the device used to interface with party lines?

BD325

Where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the Model 210?

Black panel dip switches

A number would typically represent what type of source?

Camera

What is the name of the device where camera mic and video signals are separated and adjusted?

Camera Control Unit

In AZedit, yellow indicates what?

Changes have been made, but not activated

What are the three major manufactures of intercom equipment?

Clear Com, RTS/Telex, Riedel

What do the terms Embedding and De-Embedding mean?

Combining audio and video together and then separating audio and video

What does CRR stand for?

Command Respond Release

These mics are used to capture the audience or patrons of a Sporting event:

Crowd mics

What does it mean to start music but not track it until a later time?

Dead Roll

What would a Director say when they want to play from a pre-recorded music source, but the DO NOT want to hear any audio?

Dead Roll

Which of the following is a type of output feed from a broadcast console?

Direct Outs, Aux Outs, Multi-track Bus Outs

In a broadcast, who gives the commands that dictate what goes to air?

Director

What are the 3 types of mixes a broadcast mixer is responsible for?

Dirty, International Clean, FX Mix

These mics are used to make the viewer feel like they are at the event:

Effects mics

What does the title EIC stand for?

Engineer in Charge

What is a FAX check?

Facilities check

True or False, Backup and audience reaction mics are always mentioned in the Tech book?

False

True or False, IFB's can only be mono?

False

True or False, Labeling things is not very important for a broadcast?

False

True or False, The 4030 can be powered by an external 9V battery pack?

False

True or False, The IFB and the Non-interrupted always correlate and share the same number in AZedit?

False, every system is different so always check

True or False, Ethernet foes not work on the Zeus frame?

False, there is one ethernet connection to configure the Zeus system via computer on the same network

True or False, AZedit automatically activates changes made to the key panels?

False, you must click F10 or activate button

What is the name of the label placed on long hand held microphones?

Flag

Which of the following is not a dip switch available on the Model 210?

Flux Capacitor

The RTS 4030 is used for what purpose?

IFB

You are an A2 working on a broadcast with talent, what listed below is key element for the show?

IFB

What is IFB?

Interruptible Fold Back

At CRAS, The RTS PS20 is used for what function?

It Wets the Party Lines.

What is an Audio Book?

It details all the audio needs such as which mics and physical lines signal into the console

Tech Books are typically handed out when?

It is given prior to the day of the show.

What does (four asterisks) **** on an RTS communications panel mean?

It is not connected to the Zeus frame

What is IFB used for?

Its monitoring and cueing system for one-way communication from the director, associate director or producer to on-air talent.

The Black Magic ATEM Studio converter accepts and sends out data via what type of fiber connection?

LC

What modifies simple amplitude level as expressed in dB to more closely resemble what out ears hear under normal TV viewing conditions?

LKFS

On an RTS Key Panel, Pushing the switch up does what?

Listens

What type of live show is a game show?

Live to Tape

What Does LKFS stand for?

Loudness K-weighted Full Scale

Is the RTS ET4 "Telex" ear piece mono or stereo?

Mono

What does the cough button do on the Model 210?

Mutes it

Are the RTS key panels connected wirelessly?

No

On the Studer Vista Console, does double clicking rename a track?

No

What is the name of the dish that is a very important tool used for picking up sounds in a sporting event?

Parabolic

Several people can access and talk all at once.

Party line

A conversation between 2 people

Point to Point

Is "point to point" an open or private communication?

Private

What is the name of the room where the Director, Producer, etc. are located during a show?

Production Room

What USOC cable termination is needed to plug into key panels?

RJ45 and RJ12

Fill in the Blank, Command, ____________, Release.

Respond

What fiber connection is used to connect to the front of MADI card on the S-Core?

SC

What fiber connection is used to connect to the front of stage box?

SC

At CRAS, what fiber connector is found on the optical patch bays?

ST

What are the three main fiber connectors we used in class?

ST, SC, LC

Some shows have too many audio sources for one mixer to handle, what is the name of the engineer in a separate control room who pre-mixes certain sources?

Sub Mixer

On an RTS Key Panel, Pushing down on the switch does what?

Talks

What is the title of the person responsible for switching the video portion of the live broadcast?

Technical Director

When plugging a condenser mic into a camera at CRAS, what device is responsible for phantom power?

The camera

On the Model 210, What is the difference between the main and the talkback outputs?

The main output is always on, the talkback is used for communication.

What kind of music is played at the beginning and end of the show, and occasionally between commercial breaks?

Theme Music

The LC connection on the camerea converter is 2 fiber strands. What are the 2 fiber strands used for?

To send and return information.

What would a Director say when they want the A1 to bring up the fader of an audio source?

Track

What would a Director say when they want an EVS machine live to air as the only source of audio and video?

Track Full

True or False, Alphas and communication panels are part of the Tech Book.

True

True or False, Audio is carried down the RJ45 pin set for the Zeus frame?

True

True or False, It is possible to convert BNC coaxial to AES/EBU XLR?

True

True or False, The Model 210 Announcer's Console can be powered by an external power supply?

True

On the Zeus frame, what protocol is used on the RJ45 connectors?

USOC

What is Dark Fiber?

Unused optical fiber that can be leased or rented for long fiber runs

If a number represents a camera, then what do letters and colors mean?

Video replay

What is 30VDC used for?

Wetting the line

Can Key Panels communicate with party lines?

Yes

Does the Tech Book have any schedule information about show times?

Yes

Is it possible to daisy chain more than one BP325 together when making a PL?

Yes

It is possible to have a condenser mic on broadcast headset?

Yes

If the Oscillator is set at -20dB and the main output meter is measuring -19dB, Is it a problem being off by 1dB? Why?

Yes, something is not calibrated and aligned correctly

In Broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for the IFB's?

post

The Model 41 Interface accepts analog signal from the Zeus and ______________ the line.

wets