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What is the primary purpose of a lighting console with a high 'playing factor'?
What is the primary purpose of a lighting console with a high 'playing factor'?
- To facilitate simultaneous control of multiple lighting systems
- To allow for complex sequential lighting changes with minimal operator intervention
- To enable extensive editing and viewing of large amounts of channel data
- To provide quick access to individual instrument controls for live performances (correct)
What is the key feature of a console with a high 'playback capacity'?
What is the key feature of a console with a high 'playback capacity'?
- Advanced scene management with multiple faders and master faders
- Real-time improvisation capabilities for live performances
- Cue playbacks with multiple monitors for editing and viewing (correct)
- Physical controls like channel faders and submaster keys
What is the principle underlying the operation of a single-scene manual desk?
What is the principle underlying the operation of a single-scene manual desk?
- The principle of sequential cueing
- The principle of proportional fading
- The principle of simultaneous control
- The principle of last action takes precedence (correct)
What is the purpose of a second set of faders in a lighting console?
What is the purpose of a second set of faders in a lighting console?
What is the primary advantage of a console with a high 'playback capacity' in terms of operator skills?
What is the primary advantage of a console with a high 'playback capacity' in terms of operator skills?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the chain on the motor every time it is rigged?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the chain on the motor every time it is rigged?
What is the purpose of operating the hoist with no load during frequent inspections?
What is the purpose of operating the hoist with no load during frequent inspections?
What is the consequence of a twisted chain on the motor?
What is the consequence of a twisted chain on the motor?
What is the primary focus of frequent inspections during hoist maintenance?
What is the primary focus of frequent inspections during hoist maintenance?
What is the recommended frequency for performing frequent inspections on the hoist?
What is the recommended frequency for performing frequent inspections on the hoist?
