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See Me, Hear Me
From lumen to lavaliere and rheostat to rear projection, audiovisual terms in the exhibiting world can feel like a never-ending maze of sight and sound. You'll see what we mean when you try to complete this crossword puzzle filled with AV-related terms. By Charles Pappas
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| 1. _____ are units of measurement for a projector's brightness. |
| 2. The video technique where still or moving images are projected onto the back of a translucent screen is called _____. |
| 5. An ______ increases the strength of the electrical signal running to a device such as a light fixture or, very commonly, a speaker. |
| 6. _____ is another term for a laser-based projector. |
| 7. A _____ is a light with a template or stencil inside that allows it to project a specific image onto a wall, floor, or other surface. |
| 8. A _____ is a kind of partition that restricts or alters the path of light or sound waves. |
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| 1. A _____ microphone attaches to a speaker's clothing, permitting a hands-free presentation. |
| 2. Also known as a dimmer switch, a _____ regulates a fixture's lighting intensity. |
| 3. Electronic consoles called _____ manage audio signals before routing them to speakers. |
| 4. ____ is the term for a structure with multiple computer monitors, video projectors, or TV sets tiled together to form one large screen. |
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