Broadcast Quiz 1

Setting the appropriate levels for connectivity among devices

(Tone) Alignment

LKFS standard for tv broadcast

-24 LKFS Average

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

-8dB

In broadcast audio, What does "wet" mean?

30VDC has been applied to the XLR

How many ports does the Zeus 3 have

34

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

4

Alpha

4 character name for audio source

Which is an IFB beltpack?

4030

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

75 to 110 Ohm

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

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

A-2

Toolkit is a must have for the ____

A2

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

Approximately 26 Miles

Who is responsible for the final countdown

Associate Director

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

Audio Data Routing

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

Audio and Video

Model Number of the device used to interface with party lines?

BP325

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

Back Panel dip switches

A number would 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, bu not yet activated

After fading to black, the AD will ____ to end the show

Clear the show/ countodwn to clear

What does embedding and de embedding mean?

Combining audio and video together separating audio and video apart

What does CRR stand for?

Command Respond Release

Most important element of broadcast

Communication

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

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

Director

FAX Check

Facilities Check

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

False

True or False, Labeling things is not important

False

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

False

True or false, backup and audience reaction mics are always mentioned in the Tech book

False

True or false, ethernet does not work on the Zeus frame?

False

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

False You must click activate or F10

True or false, the IFB and the Non-interrupt correlate and share the same number in AZedit

False, every system is different so always check

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

Flag

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

Tech Book

Info document describing overall show parameters

IFB

Interruptable foldback

Tech Books are typically handed out when?

It is given prior to the day of the show

What is IFB used for

It's .a monitoring and cueing system for 1-way communication from the director, producer, or AD 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

LKFS

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

4 asterisks on an RTS communications panel

Nothing is assigned

Run Sheet

Order of what happens in the show

Do we use pre or post aux sends for IFBs

Post

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

FIber connection used to connect front of MADI card on the S-Core

SC

Fiber Connection used to connect front of stage box

SC

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

ST

What are the 3 main fiber connectors we used in class

ST: Screw Tip SC: Standard connector LC: Little Connecor

Ready Take Dissolve Track Track Full Roll Dead Roll Standby

Something is about to happen Immediately switch to a new a source Dissolve between 2 video sources Brung up fader of the source Bring up the only source Playback pre recorded footage Play music, don't bring up fader Be prepared

3 things associated with audio panels and connectivity?

Splitter Positions Tie Lines Stage Box Placement

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

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

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

Audio Book

Technical Plan for Audio Production Crew

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 talkback Outputs?

The main output is always on, TB us 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 camera converter is 2 fiber strands. What are the 2 fiber strands used for?

To send and return info

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 RJ 45 connectors

USOC

What is Dark fiber

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

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

Video Replay

Font Wipe Hat Bug Music

Visual info Visual transition across sources info at top of screen small logo theme/highlight/bump

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

Wets the Party Lines

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 is measuring -19dB is it a problem? Why?

Yes The gain structure is being lost somewhere

Who needs to be ready when broadcast begins

everyone

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

wets