Audio Basics Quiz

__________ is a unit of measurement for loudness.

• F-Stop

• Decibel

• Gain

• Watt

A ________________ Microphone is attached to headphones, and can be seen in sports broadcasting.

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

• Headset

• Condenser

The_______________ is a small Omnidirectional mic, also called lapel mic.

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

• Headset

• Condenser

The ______________ pattern, is a heart-shaped pickup pattern.

• Unidirectional

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

• Figure of Eight (bidirectional)

A_______________ is a type of microphone that creates a signal when a plate moves against another plate after receiving sound waves.

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

• Headset

• Condenser

This is a pickup pattern in all directions around the mic________________.

• Unidirectional

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

• Figure of Eight (bidirectional)

A ____________is a unidirectional mic often mounted to a boom pole.

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

• Headset

• Condenser

_______________is electric power transmitted through cables to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry.

• Alternating Current

• Direct Current

• Phantom Power

• Condenser Power

A __________ is a very sensitive microphone, only used in audio booths.

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

• Ribbon

• Condenser

The________is a connector primarily used for professional microphones and balanced microphone level signals.

• 1/4 Stereo Connector

• 3.5mm Connector

• RCA Connector

• XLR Connector