MUIN 425 Vocabulary (First Set)

Rigging Point

Marks on the floor that designate where things will be then be hung up

Paciolan

Founded in 1980, Paciolan is the leader in venue enablement, powering ticketing, analytics, fundraising and marketing technology solutions for leading organizations across North America.

Quad box

Four electrical outlets in one box, which should be grounded.

Wings

1) The out of view areas to the sides of the acting area (known as FLÜGEL in German). The wings are best identified by their position on stage (e.g. "Clive exits through the downstage left wing") but they can be identified by number if there are too many exits, with the downstage wing starting as 1, with stage left and right added to identify the side (e.g. "Sarah exits 2L").2) Scenery standing where the acting area joins these technical areas.

Distro

A box that is connected to the main electrical switch that then feeds the rest of the stage is called a power distro

Cable tray

A device for organizing cable runs in a drop ceiling.

Term sheet

A document that outlines terms and conditions of business agreement

Truss

A framework of alloy bars and triangular cross-bracing (usually of scaffolding diameter) providing a rigid structure, particularly useful for hanging lights where no permanent facility is available. Very often box-shaped in cross section, so known as BOX TRUSS. This type of truss is useful for touring as lanterns / speakers etc can be hung inside the truss which protects them when loading and takes up less space in the truck.You should only use truss from reputable manufacturers, and should check the manufacturers' website for instructions on how to use it, and what limitations it may have. Rigging a truss incorrectly can vastly reduce its' safe working load, and can result in damage to the truss,or a far more serious failure. Always seek advice from professionals, and do not attempt to rig equipment without proper advice or supervision.

Line array

A number of loud speakers in a line to create a near line source of sound hanging pa speakers or The newest development in audio systems that can take traditional distributed systems, which require delay speakers to be hung throughout the room, to a new level. The advantage is that you can cover a room from a single line of speakers over the rest of the venue, saving time and labor costs.

Ghost light

A single bare light bulb mounted on a portable pole left to burn all night in the middle of the stage as a safety precaution.

Low steel

A soft steel containing a small amount of carbon (less than 0.25%).

Basket (refers to gigging)

A type of sling that doubles the lifting capacity

AXS

AXS provides access to the most innovative ticketing technologies that turn data into actions and empower over 200 partners - teams, arenas, theaters, clubs and colleges - to maximize the value of all their events and create joy for fans.

Steward

An official who supervises or helps to manage an event.

AEG

Anschutz Entertainment Group, they own goldenvoice

Monitor world

Area off-stage left or right used to mix sound being sent to the monitors on the stage.

Stardrop

Backdrop with holes and light behind it (LED lights). Appears as stars.

JLG

Boom lift / cherry picker manufacturer

Dance floor (referring to trucks)

Cart used to haul stage platforms??

Clear com

Clear-Com, an HME company, is a trusted global provider of professional real-time communication solutions and services since 1968. We innovate market-proven technologies that connect teams together through wired and wireless systems. Clear-Com products facilitate the seamless coordination of any activity all while maintaining a level of reliability, security and simplicity. Clear-Com was the first to market portable wired and wireless intercom systems for live performances. Since then, our history of technological advancements and innovations has delivered significant improvements in the way people collaborate in any professional setting where real-time communication is required. For the markets we serve - broadcast, live performance, live events, sports, military, aerospace, and government - our communication products have consistently met the communication requirements of varying size and complexity.

CM (refers to financial info)

Contribution margin (CM), defined as selling price minus variable cost, is a measure of the ability of a company to cover variable costs with revenue. The amount leftover, the contribution, covers fixed costs or is profit.

Eyelash

Curtain

Pyro

Fire crew, pyrotechnics

Vs deal

Flat Fee vs. % of Door/Ticket $, whichever is higher

Thrust

Form of stage which projects into the auditorium so that the audience are seated on at least two sides of the extended piece.

DOS

Day of show

Pickle

Deals w rigging. Remote control device with tail that is plugged into motor.

DSL (refers to direction)

Down Stage Left

Walk-in music

Entrance music (also known as an entry theme or walk-on music) is a musical piece or song that is played for athletes or celebrities when they enter the ring, playing field or venue.

D.I. box

Equipment used to convert an unbalanced signal from an instrument to a balanced microphone level signal

Forecast (for financial info)

Estimate of future financial outcomes for a project ... They are used to develop projections for profit and loss statements, balance sheets, burn rate, and other cash flow forecasts. A financial forecast is an estimate of future financial outcomes for a company or country (for futures and currency markets). ... Unlike a financial plan or a budget a financial forecast doesn't have to be used as a planning document.

Shackle Pin

Goes into the bottom part of the shackle

LPV (referring to cars)

Liquid propane vehicles - forklift and other vehicles

LN

Live Nation

Single purchase

In rigging, 1 to 1 system of countering weight. For instance, 200 pounds of stage equipment is countered with 200 pounds of counterweight.

Double purchase

In rigging, 2 to 1 system of countering weight. For instance, 200 pounds of stage equipment is countered with 400 pounds of counterweight.

In-ears

In the early days of in-ear monitoring, engineers like Marty Garcia at Future Sonics were putting stock Sony earbuds in crude earmolds connected to hard-wired amplifiers. Now we have extremely complicated in-ear systems; custom-molded earpieces with two or three speakers in each (to handle the mids, highs, and lows separately) are becoming the standard, and many in-ear monitors are incorporating ambient systems into their earpieces to reduce the learning curve on in-ears. In-ear monitoring has several advantages, the greatest being hearing conservation. Cutting yourself off from loud stage wedges is a great idea, as you can control your volume and mix as you want it without a struggle. The disadvantages are, surprisingly, similar to wedge monitoring: sometimes listeners push the in-ears louder than they should, forgetting that by doing so they can hit the same sound pressure levels as wedge monitors. In addition, a lot of artists can't get used to the isolation, which can be combated by using ambient microphones on stage.For home studios, a good pair of in-ears can be an accurate - although expensive - way to monitor your recording mix.

Subs

Loudspeaker , which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies.

6X12 or 6X9 referring to illumination

Leko light sizing

Moles

Molefay lights, a bright light used to illuminate audiences quickly while a band is performing

Junk bunk

On a tour bus, an unclaimed (12th) bunk where people keep their stuff / "junk"

Scaling the house

Pricing tickets differently based on location of seat and/or time of purchase

Flash Reports

Promoters/venues use these to tell accountants what they think the show made on a given night. 90% guess.

Audit report

Report to ticketmaster indicating how much has been generated

Marley

Roll-out vinyl floor that is used for dance ?

Rider

Set of requests that a performer makes/criteria for performance. Usually fulfilled by hosting venue.

SMG

Shanghai Media Group

Voms

Short for vomitory - Archway / entranceway going from the lobby to the seating area

Kabuki curtain

Special effects curtain that swiftly appears/disappears

Backline

Specific musical instruments and equipment needed for a live performance.

High steel

Steel that has more than 0.3 percent carbon, and is thus harder and less formable and machinable than low-carbon steel. Used mainly for cutting EDGEs, compression springs, farming and gardening equipment, and other high-wear applications.

LED wash fixtures

The Stiletto Z3 fixtures are high in quality, yet totally affordable moving heads that come packed with 3* 15W ultra-bright 4-In-1 RGBW LEDs with awesome motorized liner zoom.With fast pan/tilt motors, razor-sharp optics, ultra-smooth 16-bit dimming, and a narrow to wide 6.5 degrees -60 degrees zoomable beam angle, Stiletto Z3 fixtures are able to put on a high-energy lighting display of brightly colored moving beams in standalone, auto mode, sound active mode, or via 12/17-channel DMX modes

Legs

The different legs of a tour are denoted in different ways, dependent on the artist and type of tour, but the most common means of separating legs are dates (especially if there is a long break at some point), countries and/or continents, or different opening acts.

Butterfly latch

The names are identified by their shape looks like the butterfly. Roche hardware butterfly latches made from high-grade stainless steel and steel. It's very powerful because tightening is performed by turning the knob. It can be used as flat or corner type if it is set with a catch. The fold down wing handle provides a low profile secure grip, plus easy actuation, just lift and turn. The Padlock can be added. These butterfly latches are available in multiple sizes, design, material, and finish options to fit a variety of application requirements. Application:Containers and machine tools, Automotive, Trucks, Cases, Construction Equipment, Off-Highway Vehicles, Farm Equipment, Industrial Enclosures, Industrial Machinery, Machine Tools, Metal Cutting, Garden Equipment.

Running clock

The time continues to run even when the ball is out of play, during substitutions, during injuries, direct and indirect free kicks.

Ticketmaster

The world's largest ticketing agent. Purchased by Live Nation in 2010.

Dock plate

These are used to bridge a gap from one area to another in material handling operation.

Gaff or Gaffer's tape

This type of tape is utilized mostly in the performing arts, concerts, television and film communities. It is cloth backed and has an adhesive that is more durable to heat than other tapes.

Feet face which way when bus sleeping

To the front of the tour bus. If the driver has to brake aggressively you could receive a serious brain or neck injury IF YOU'RE NOT LAYING FEET TOWARDS THE FRONT. https://thistourlife.com/the-bus-rules/

DOS sheet

Touring bands use this in order to figure out what is happening during each show stop

Shackle

U-Shaped device with a pin that is used to connect things like sling, chain, rope to objects or each other

USR (refers to direction)

Up Stage Right

House nut

Venue expenses related to putting on a concert

SPECTRA

Venue management, food services & hospitality, and partnerships

Wedges

Wedge or speaker monitoring is the standard for both home studios and live music clubs. In live sound, the wedges are fed from either a separate monitor board, which takes a split from the stage and creates a custom mix for each musician or fed from the auxiliary sends of the front-of-house soundboard. Monitor wedges tend to be very loud; they're credited with being one of the reasons working musicians have to be so conscientious about their hearing health. The advantages to wedges are pretty clear cut — a lot of musicians prefer wedges because it allows them to form a custom listening environment that includes not only the wedge and the mix coming from it but their guitar amps and the reverb of the room. However, most audiologists agree: the loudness of wedges is bad for your hearing. Wedge monitoring is also difficult for working bands who have to provide their own PA systems; the systems are heavy and require a lot of setup time.​In recording studios, speaker monitoring is the standard. It's challenging to get a good mix on headphones unless they're very flat and accurate. Speaker monitoring is also the best way to see what a mix will sound like on a variety of systems.

Timeline

a diagram that shows when events took place during a given period of time

Cherry picker

a hydraulic crane with a railed platform at the end for raising and lowering people. It is also known as boom lift, man lift, basket crane or hydraladder.

Papering the house

a marketing technique in which tickets are given away to make a show seem to be selling better than it actually is.

MOJO barricade

aluminum stage barrier system

Per Cap

amount of money the organizer expects to realize in merchandise sales, on average, from each person at the event site

Overdrive

an intense state of activity or productivity, overwork

Runner

assist wherever they are needed on productions and their duties vary depending on where they are assigned. They may be involved in anything from office administration or crowd control to public relations and cleaning up locations.

House lights

auditorium lights used before and after the play and during intermission

CBA

collective bargaining agreement. written legal contract between employer and group of employees to regulate salaries, benefits, working conditions, etc

Traveler

curtains or scenic pieces moving across the stage on horizontal tracks.

Shore power

electrical power provided by a venue to a tour bus. can be an extra charge

FOH

front of house - unobstructed view your sound people have so they can hear what audience hears

200' x 85' (relates to several NA arenas)

hockey rinks are usually this size from research?

Points (Referring to deals)

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/business-of-music-definition-of-producer-points-2460609

Seating pitch

is a technical term used by airlines, and refers to the distance between the back of your seat and the back of the seat in front. Pitch includes not also your legs but the depth of the seatback structure and cushions, plus the tray table.

Drop count

keeps track? It is the actual number of ticket stubs collected for the show that night as opposed to the total number of tickets sold.

Local (referring to organized labor)

labor union acting locally for employees of an industry.

Departmentalization (name them)

o A non-union stagehand could be doing $17-25 and hour o A union stagehand could be payed $50-75 an hour o First question is "are you union?" second question is "are you departmentalized?" o Carpentry o Property / Props o Electrics o Sound o It may take 4 people to do one job if everyone is sharing the workload, but in a departmentalized job, the workers in each department do not cross over into other jobs, so you have to higher more

Support (refers to talent)

opening acts

Movers

people who help you move things?

PC (refers to settlement)

percentage (in a contract)

PA

powered amplifier / Public Address or house sound system

RFID

radio frequency identification, similar to barcodes

Scan report

security for linux threat prevention?

House right = stage ?

stage left

Borders

the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it.

Proscenium

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain

Video world

video monitor section of a concert?

Dinner buyout

when the band is bought dinner by promoter instead of receiving what they wanted in their rider