Audio Engineering Problems and OH&S

What is a common sign that a lead (cable) is faulty?

• Intermittent sound or crackling noise, various other…

• Brighter display on connected devices

• Faster data transfer speed

• Improved battery life

What causes audio feedback in a live sound setup?

• A microphone picking up sound from a speaker and re-amplifying it

• Using wireless microphones only

• Turning off all speakers

• Placing microphones far from the stage

Why is it important to perform a line check before a performance?

• To confirm all connections and signals are working correctly

• To test the lighting effects

• To rehearse the entire performance

• To check the audience seating arrangement

What is the main purpose of a sound check?

• To balance and test audio levels before a performance

• To choose the songs for the performance

• To decorate the stage with props

• To schedule the performance time

What does it mean to "tune the room"?

• Adjusting the system EQ to suit the acoustics of the space

• Changing the lighting to match the mood of the event

• Arranging the seating for maximum audience comfort

• Selecting the playlist for background music

When is a line check usually performed?

• Before the sound check

• After the performance

• During the intermission

• At the end of the event

What does a FOH (Front of House) engineer do?

• Mixes the sound the audience hears

• Tunes the instruments backstage

• Operates the stage lighting

• Manages ticket sales

What is the role of a monitor engineer?

• Mixes the sound performers hear on stage

• Operates the stage lighting

• Manages ticket sales

• Directs the performers' choreography

What does an input list show?

• All instruments/mics and which channels they are plugged into

• The schedule for the performance

• The lighting cues for each song

• The names of the performers only

What is tinnitus commonly described as?

• A ringing or buzzing sound in the ears

• A sharp pain in the chest

• A tingling sensation in the fingers

• A sudden loss of vision