05. C10 / Broadcast Review Questions
Camera
A number would typically represent what type of source?
Countdown
After fading to black, the AD will ______________ to end the show?
No
Are the RTS key panels connected wirelessly?
Communication
At CRAS, what is the most important element of any broadcast?
No
Can you push a show back 5 minutes if you are not finished setting up?
4
How many characters are in an Alpha on an RTS communications panel?
34
How many ports does the Zeus 3 have?
Yes, b/c something is not calibrated properly
If the Oscillator is set at -20dB and the main output meter is measuring -19dB, is it a problem being off by 1dB? Why?
Changes have been made, but not activated
In AZedit, yellow indicates what?
Associate Director
In a broadcast, who is responsible for the final countdown?
30VDC has been applied to the line
In broadcast audio, what does "wet" mean?
Post
In broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for IFB's?
Main is always on Talkback is used for communications
On the Model 210, what is the difference between the main and the talkback outputs?
No
On the Studer Vista Console, does double clicking rename a track?
USOC
On the Zeus frame, what protocol is used on the RJ45 connectors?
Alignment
Setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?
A-2
The toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?
False, you must click activate or F10
True or False: AZedit automatically activates changes made to the key panels?
False
True or False: Backup and audience reaction mics are always mentioned in the Tech book?
False, there is 1 Ethernet connection to configure the Zeus system via a computer on the same network
True or False: Ethernet does not work on the Zeus frame?
False, it is very important to label.
True or False: Labeling things is not very important for a broadcast?
False, every system is different so check
True or False: The IFB and the Non-interrupt always correlate and share the same number in AZedit?
Audio & Video
What 2 signals are carried over the HD/SDI on BNC coaxial?
ST, SC, LC
What are the 3 main fiber connectors we used in class?
Combining audio & video together, and separating audio & video
What do the terms Embedding and De-embedding mean?
It is not connected to the Zeus Frame
What does (four asterisks) **** on an RTS communications panel mean?
Command Respond Release (Selective hearing)
What does CRR stand for?
Loudness K-weighted Full Scale
What does LKFS stand for?
Mutes it
What does the cough button do on the model 210?
SC
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 the stage box?
Wetting the line
What is 30VDC used for?
Unused optical fiber that can be leased or rented for long fiber runs
What is Dark Fiber?
Facilities Check
What is a FAX check?
a document prepared by the technical manager which contains all of the shows requirements
What is a Tech Book?
A document with a chronological layout of the show (linear)
What is a run sheet?
It details all of the audio needs such as which mics and physical lines will bring signal into the console
What is an Audio Book?
Monitoring and cuing system for one-way communication from the director or producer to the on-air talent
What is an IFB used for?
Interruptable Fold Back
What is an IFB?
-24 LKFS
What is the LKFS standard for TV broadcasting?
Approximately 26 miles
What is the approximate length fiber can run before it drops out?
-8 dBFS
What is the dB headroom threshold amount set to on the Studer Vista at CRAS?
BP325
What is the model number of the device used to interface with party lines?
Flag
What is the name of the label placed on long hand held microphones?
Track Full
What would a Director say when they want an EVS machine live to air as the only source of audio and video?
Track
What would a Director say when they want the A1 to bring up the fader of an audio source?
Roll
What would a Director say when they want the Tape Op to press play on a video source, but they DO NOT want to hear any audio?
75-110 Ohms
When moving AES signal between the Black Magic de-embedder and the S-core, what is the Ohm change between them?
Back panels dip switches
Where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the model 210?
Everybody
Who needs to be ready when a broadcast begins?
