Microphone Usage Quiz

What is the correct way to speak into a blue Yeti microphone?

• Top of the microphone

• Side of the microphone

• Back of the microphone

• Front of the microphone

What is the polar pattern of a blue Yeti microphone when used by a single person?

• Omnidirectional

• Stereo

• Bidirectional

• Cardioid

What is the correct way to speak into a Shure sm7b microphone?

• Front of the microphone

• Back of the microphone

• Side of the microphone

• Top of the microphone

What is the polar pattern of an sm7b microphone?

• Stereo

• Bidirectional

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

What is a common mistake people make when setting up a new audio rig?

• Recording with the wrong microphone

• Recording without plugging the computer in.

• Using the wrong audio software

• Not recording at all

How can you ensure you are recording with the correct microphone?

• Check the microphone's color

• Guess and hope for the best

• Give the microphone a little scratch

• Ask a friend to check

What should you do before starting a recording session or going live on Twitch?

• Take a nap

• Eat a snack

• Give your microphone a little scratch

• Check the weather forecast

What is the purpose of recording audio samples with the microphone in different positions?

• To confuse yourself

• To determine the best speaking position

• To waste time

• To annoy your neighbors

What should you do if you see someone speaking into the wrong side of their microphone?

• Tell them they're doing great

• Send them this video

• Ignore it

• Laugh at them