Polar Patter

What is a microphone polar pattern?

• a) A measure of a microphone's sensitivity to sound coming from different directions

• b) A measure of a microphone's frequency response

• c) A measure of a microphone's impedance

• d) A measure of a microphone's signal-to-noise ratio

What is a large diaphragm condenser microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a small, sensitive diaphragm

• b) A type of microphone with a large, sensitive diaphragm

• c) A type of microphone with a small, insensitive diaphragm

• d) A type of microphone with a large, insensitive diaphragm

What is a small diaphragm condenser microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a small, sensitive diaphragm

• b) A type of microphone with a large, sensitive diaphragm

• c) A type of microphone with a small, insensitive diaphragm

• d) A type of microphone with a large, insensitive diaphragm

What is a ribbon microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a thin ribbon of metal as the diaphragm

• b) A type of microphone with a thick ribbon of metal as the diaphragm

• c) A type of microphone with a thin ribbon of plastic as the diaphragm

• d) A type of microphone with a thick ribbon of plastic as the diaphragm

What is a dynamic microphone?

• a) A type of microphone that uses a diaphragm and a magnet to generate a signal

• b) A type of microphone that uses a ribbon and a magnet to generate a signal

• c) A type of microphone that uses a diaphragm and a transformer to generate a signal

• d) A type of microphone that uses a ribbon and a transformer to generate a signal

What is an omnidirectional microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is equally sensitive to sound coming from all directions

• b) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the front

• c) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the rear

• d) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the sides

What is a cardioid microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is equally sensitive to sound coming from all directions

• b) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the front

• c) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the rear

• d) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the sides

What is a figure-8 microphone?

• a) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is equally sensitive to sound coming from all directions

• b) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the front

• c) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the front and rear

• d) A type of microphone with a polar pattern that is most sensitive to sound coming from the sides

Which of the following types of microphones is best suited for recording a solo instrument or voice in a studio setting?

• a) Large diaphragm condenser

• b) Small diaphragm condenser

• c) Ribbon

• d) Dynamic

Which of the following types of microphones is best suited for recording a live band or orchestra in a concert setting?

• a) Large diaphragm condenser

• b) Small diaphragm condenser

• c) Ribbon

• d) Dynamic