Broadcast Flashcards

1
Q

Ready =

A

something is about to happen

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2
Q

Take =

A

immediately switch to new source

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3
Q

Dissolve =

A

dissolve between two video sources

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4
Q

Track =

A

bring up the fader of the source

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5
Q

Track Full =

A

this is the only source. full level (turn everything else down)

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6
Q

Roll =

A

playback pre-recorded footage

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7
Q

Dead Roll =

A

play music, but dont bring up the fader until told at a later time

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8
Q

Standby =

A

be prepared

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9
Q

Numbers correlate to…

A

Cameras

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10
Q

Letters, colors, or other correlate to…

A

video replay

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11
Q

Font correlates to…

A

visual information

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12
Q

Wipe is a

A

visual transition between sources

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13
Q

a Hat is…

A

information at the top of the screen

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14
Q

a Bug is

A

a small logo

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15
Q

other words for Music

A

theme, highlight, bump

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16
Q

Command, ______, Release

A

Respond

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17
Q

IFB stands for

A

Interruptible Foldback

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18
Q

describe what an IFB is

A

a headphone mix in which the talkback completely cuts out everything else

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19
Q

the process of combining audio AND video into one signal

A

Embedding

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20
Q

what gets a good sound? (3 things)

A

Mic Selection, Mic placement, Mic preamp

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21
Q

HDMI cables can carry an ____ signal about ______ feet

A

SDI, 20-30

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22
Q

3 Main Fiber Optic Cable Connectors

A

LC Connector, ST (Screw Tip) Connector, SC (Standard Connector)

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23
Q

Modes

A

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

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24
Q

describe what “Wetting the Line” is

A

sending 30V DC to power the headphone amplifier

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25
Q

______ is the central hub for all communiactions

A

Zeus

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26
Q

Zeus has ___ ports

A

34

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27
Q

On the Zeus frame, what protocol is used on the RJ45 connectors

A

USOC

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28
Q

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

A

FALSE

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29
Q

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

A

26 miles

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30
Q

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

A

Flag

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31
Q

when moving AES signal between the black magic de-embedder and the S-core, what is the Ohm change between them?

A

75 to 110 ohms

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32
Q

Are the RTS key panels connected wirelessly?

A

No

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33
Q

What is dark fiber?

A

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

34
Q

How many characters are in an Alpha on an RTS communication?

A

4

35
Q

What does the cough button do in the Model 210?

A

Mutes it

36
Q

in AZedit, yellow indicates what?

A

changes have been made but not activated

37
Q

on the Model 210, what is the main difference between the Main and the Talkback outputs?

A

the MAIN output is always on, the TALKBACK is used for communication

38
Q

The _____ supplies power for the party line box.

A

PS20

39
Q

The ______ supplies power for the IFB box.

A

Model 41

40
Q

IFB headphone box model number

A

BP325

41
Q

who is the main audio mixer

A

A1

42
Q

who is the main video mixer

A

Technical Director

43
Q

The Studer Vista 9 console is simply a ______, no audio flows through it

A

control surface

44
Q

ports 1-8 on Zeus is for

A

IFBs (Headphone Mixes)

45
Q

port 17 on the Zeus is where ________ start

A

key panels

46
Q

_______ is a document prepared by the technical manager. it lists the shows requirements. it is for ______

A

The Tech Book, Everyone on the crew

47
Q

Trans Check-in =

A

Sending an embedded signal to Transmission Operation Center to test it

48
Q

Fax check is

A

facilities check ; the broadcast equivalent of sound check

49
Q

4 Steps to Configure the Studer Vista

A
  1. Physically plug your signal into the console.
  2. In the software, patch your signal to a virtual channel. (General Patch window)
  3. In the software, label your signal. (General Patch window)
  4. Make your signal show up on the control surface. (Strip Setup window)
50
Q

there are ____ inputs of MADI A, MADI B, and MADI C

A

64

51
Q

there are ___ local Mic Pre inputs

A

4

52
Q

there are ___ local Line inputs

A

16

53
Q

there are ___ Stereo AES inputs

A

16

54
Q

there are ___ DANTE inputs

A

128

55
Q

_____ has 6 sections, Each section has 3 banks of 10 which represents the fader bay

A

Strip Setup Page (View > Strip Setup)

56
Q

there are ____ mono channels

A

64

57
Q

there are ____ stereo channels

A

20

58
Q

there are ____ stereo GROUP channels

A

4

59
Q

there are ____ stereo MASTER channels

A

2

60
Q

there are ____ mono auxes

A

8

61
Q

there are ____ stereo auxes

A

8

62
Q

what is the meter scale in broadcast?

A

LKFS

63
Q

what does LKFS stand for?

A

Loudness K-Weighted Full Scale

64
Q

We mix live television to

A

-24 LKFS

65
Q

where do you access the mic pre and phantom power controls for the model 210?

A

Back panel switches

66
Q

in broadcasting, do we use Pre or Post aux sends for IFBs?

A

Post

67
Q

on the Studer Vista console, does double clicking rename a track?

A

No

68
Q

what fiber connection is used to connect to the FRONT of the STAGE BOX?

A

SC

69
Q

what fiber connection is used to connect to the front of the MADI card on the S-CORE?

A

SC

70
Q

what is an audio book?

A

is details all of the audio needs, such as which mics and physical lines will bring signal into the console

71
Q

what does four asterisks on an RTS communications panel mean?

A

it is not connected to the Zeus Frame

72
Q

a document with a chronological outline of the show used in a production

A

Run Sheet

73
Q

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

A

-8 dBFS

74
Q

setting appropriate levels for connectivity among devices is known as what?

A

Alignment

75
Q

a toolkit is a must have for which broadcast individual?

A

A2

76
Q

in broadcast, who is responsible for the final countdown?

A

Associate Director

77
Q

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 ______

A

Optical Cable, Glass

78
Q

Left channels are labeled _______

A

Interrupt

79
Q

Right channels are labeled _______

A

Non-Interrupt

80
Q

the Tech Book is prepared by the _____________

A

Technical Manager

81
Q

ports 33+34 on the Zeus are dedicated to

A

Party Lines