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Sound Design Assessment
Each educator who watches the theatrical sound series in its entirety and successfully completes the assessment with a score of 70% or higher will receive 1 hour and ten minutes of professional learning units.
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Name *
Email *
School Name *
School District *
School Principal *
School Principal Email *
TRUE OR FALSE: Sound moves through space as a sphere. *
Please explain the Inverse Square Law. *
The basic minimum level of noise in every room is known as the noise floor. If you are trying to reduce the noise floor in your playing space, what might you do? Check all that apply. *
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TRUE OR FALSE: When it comes to theatrical sound, low tones pervade while high pitches bounce and can feedback more. It is also easier for an audience to tell where the sound is coming from when the pitch is higher; therefore, it is important for us to be diligent about placing onstage sound near the speakers they will be coming through, so they are perceived to be coming from the proper device.   *
There are times you may not be able to mic an actor, but if you cannot hear them, then you cannot hear the story. What are some things a performer can do to help with their volume? Check all that apply.   *
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TRUE OR FALSE: You can reproduce a property that has a copyright without a license. *
TRUE OR FALSE: Public domain music is free for you to download and use for your production. *
If you feel you need more support when working on sound for your production, where can you look for help? List 4 viable options. *
What does the acronym DAW stand for? *
TRUE OR FALSE: DAW is free software that allows the user to put all their sound in one file, which they can then alter from within the file. It enables the user to add echo, reverb, or change where the sound is perceived to be coming from in the performance space. *
What free audio editing software is recommended? *
When working with face coverings that slow the spread of COVID-19, which type is best for performers to wear for both audio transparency and safety? *
If an actor is wearing a theatrical mask as part of their costume, what are things the sound designer will want to make sure the costume designer is taking into consideration to ensure the mask is created for the best optimal sound? Check all that apply. *
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A 3-pin XLR would be an audio connector for what device? *
TRUE OR FALSE: On a sound system, the EQ allows us to change the volume of the high, mid and low tones. *
TRUE OR FALSE: The fader on an audio system controls the audio input. *
When matching amplifiers to speakers, how much more power should the amplifier have than the speaker? *
Please list 3 parts of a wireless microphone. *
Describe one of the ways that actors can wear / place wireless mics. *
How is a mic belt pack powered? *
Without getting the element wet, what should belt packs and mics be cleaned with after every performance? *
If you were making a mic kit as suggested in the series, list 3 things you would include: *
If you noticed feedback and buzzing in your sound system during the soundcheck prior to your performance, what 2 things would you try to troubleshoot the noise(s)? *
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