Broadcast Flashcards
Ready =
something is about to happen
Take =
immediately switch to new source
Dissolve =
dissolve between two video sources
Track =
bring up the fader of the source
Track Full =
this is the only source. full level (turn everything else down)
Roll =
playback pre-recorded footage
Dead Roll =
play music, but dont bring up the fader until told at a later time
Standby =
be prepared
Numbers correlate to…
Cameras
Letters, colors, or other correlate to…
video replay
Font correlates to…
visual information
Wipe is a
visual transition between sources
a Hat is…
information at the top of the screen
a Bug is
a small logo
other words for Music
theme, highlight, bump
Command, ______, Release
Respond
IFB stands for
Interruptible Foldback
describe what an IFB is
a headphone mix in which the talkback completely cuts out everything else
the process of combining audio AND video into one signal
Embedding
what gets a good sound? (3 things)
Mic Selection, Mic placement, Mic preamp
HDMI cables can carry an ____ signal about ______ feet
SDI, 20-30
3 Main Fiber Optic Cable Connectors
LC Connector, ST (Screw Tip) Connector, SC (Standard Connector)
Modes
Multimode - older fiber, thicker glass, not used as much
Single Mode - Cable is thinner, more flexible, can transmit more data, and more often used nowadays
describe what “Wetting the Line” is
sending 30V DC to power the headphone amplifier
______ is the central hub for all communiactions
Zeus
Zeus has ___ ports
34
On the Zeus frame, what protocol is used on the RJ45 connectors
USOC
True or false, ethernet does not work on the Zeus frame
FALSE
what is the approximate length fiber can run before it drops out?
26 miles
what is the name of the label placed on long hand-held microphones?
Flag
when moving AES signal between the black magic de-embedder and the S-core, what is the Ohm change between them?
75 to 110 ohms
Are the RTS key panels connected wirelessly?
No
What is dark fiber?
Unused optical fiber that can be leased or rented for long fiber runs
How many characters are in an Alpha on an RTS communication?
4
What does the cough button do in the Model 210?
Mutes it
in AZedit, yellow indicates what?
changes have been made but not activated
on the Model 210, what is the main difference between the Main and the Talkback outputs?
the MAIN output is always on, the TALKBACK is used for communication
The _____ supplies power for the party line box.
PS20
The ______ supplies power for the IFB box.
Model 41
IFB headphone box model number
BP325
who is the main audio mixer
A1
who is the main video mixer
Technical Director
The Studer Vista 9 console is simply a ______, no audio flows through it
control surface
ports 1-8 on Zeus is for
IFBs (Headphone Mixes)
port 17 on the Zeus is where ________ start
key panels
_______ is a document prepared by the technical manager. it lists the shows requirements. it is for ______
The Tech Book, Everyone on the crew
Trans Check-in =
Sending an embedded signal to Transmission Operation Center to test it
Fax check is
facilities check ; the broadcast equivalent of sound check
4 Steps to Configure the Studer Vista
- Physically plug your signal into the console.
- In the software, patch your signal to a virtual channel. (General Patch window)
- In the software, label your signal. (General Patch window)
- Make your signal show up on the control surface. (Strip Setup window)
there are ____ inputs of MADI A, MADI B, and MADI C
64
there are ___ local Mic Pre inputs
4
there are ___ local Line inputs
16
there are ___ Stereo AES inputs
16
there are ___ DANTE inputs
128
_____ has 6 sections, Each section has 3 banks of 10 which represents the fader bay
Strip Setup Page (View > Strip Setup)
there are ____ mono channels
64
there are ____ stereo channels
20
there are ____ stereo GROUP channels
4
there are ____ stereo MASTER channels
2
there are ____ mono auxes
8
there are ____ stereo auxes
8
what is the meter scale in broadcast?
LKFS
what does LKFS stand for?
Loudness K-Weighted Full Scale
We mix live television to
-24 LKFS
where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the model 210?
Back panel switches
in broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for IFBs?
Post
on the Studer Vista console, does double clicking rename a track?
No
what fiber connection is used to connect to the FRONT of the STAGE BOX?
SC
what fiber connection is used to connect to the front of the MADI card on the S-CORE?
SC
what is an audio book?
is details all of the audio needs, such as which mics and physical lines will bring signal into the console
what does four asterisks on an RTS communications panel mean?
it is not connected to the Zeus Frame
a document with a chronological outline of the show used in a production
Run Sheet
what is the dB headroom threshold amount set to on the Studer Vista at CRAS?
-8 dBFS
setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?
Alignment
a toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?
A2
in broadcast, who is responsible for the final countdown?
Associate Director
There is only one type of cable capable of carrying a signal the mile or so often required. That is an ________ which is made of ______
Optical Cable, Glass
Left channels are labeled _______
Interrupt
Right channels are labeled _______
Non-Interrupt
the Tech Book is prepared by the _____________
Technical Manager
ports 33+34 on the Zeus are dedicated to
Party Lines
