BROADCAST REVIEW QUESTIONS
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
What is the approximate length fiber can run before it drops out?
26 miles
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
When moving AES signals between the Black Magic de-embedder and the S-Core, what is the Ohm change between them?
75-100 ohms
What is a Run Sheet?
A document with a chronological outline used in a production
In a broadcast, who is responsible for the final countdown?
AD
The toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?
AZ
Setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?
Alignment
What two signals are carried over the HD/SDI on BNC coaxial?
Audio and Video
What is the model number for the device used to interface with party lines?
BF 325
Where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the Model 210?
Back Panel Dip Switch
A number would typically represent what type of source?
Camera
In AZedit, yellow indicates what?
Changes have been made but not activated
What do the terms Embedding and De-embedding mean?
Combining and Separating audio
What does CCR stand for?
Command Respond Release
At CRAS what is the most important element of any broadcast?
Communication
After fading to black, the AD will _________ _________ to end the show?
Count Down
What would a Director say when they want to play from a pre recorded music source, but they do not want to hear any audio?
Dead Roll
What is an Audio Book?
Details all the audio needs. Mics, cables, that bring signal to the console
Who needs to be ready when a broadcast begins?
Everyone
What is a FAX check?
Facilities check
T/F: AZedit automatically activates changes made to the key panels
False
T/F: Backup and audience reaction mics are always mentioned in the Tech Book
False
T/F: Ethernet does not work on the Zeus frame
False
T/F: Labelling things is not very important for a broadcast
False
T/F: The IFB and the Non-interrupt always correlate and share the same number in AZedit
False, always check. Every system is different
What is the name of the label placed on long hand held microphones?
Flag
What is an IFB?
Interruptible Fold Back
What are the three main fiber connectors we used in class?
LC, SC, ST
What does LKFS stand for?
Loudness K weighted Full Scale
What does the cough button do on the Model 210?
Mute
Are the RTS key panels connected wirelessly?
No
Can you push a broadcast back 5 minutes if you are not finished setting up?
No
On the Studer Vista Console, does double clicking rename a track?
No
What does **** mean on an RTS communications panel?
No connection to the Zeus frame
What is an IFB used for?
One way communication to the on-air talent
In Broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for IFBs?
Post
What is a Tech Book?
Prepared by the TD, requirements for the show listed here
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
On the model 210, what is the difference between the main and the talkback outputs?
THe main out is always on, talkback for communications
What would a Director say when they want an EVS machine live to air as the only source of audio and video?
Track Full
What would a Director say when they want the A1 to bring up the fader of an audio source?
Track __________
On the Zeus frame, what protocol is used on the RJ45 connectors?
USOC
What is dark fiber?
Unused optical fiber that can be rented
What is 30VDC used for?
Wetting the line
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, it means something is aligned incorrectly
