Microphone Quiz

What is a microphone?

• A device that plays back sound recordings

• An acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound in air into an electric signal

• A type of headphone used for listening to sound recordings

• An instrument for measuring sound levels

What is the advantage of using a shotgun microphone?

• It is ideal for recording music in a studio

• It can be used to amplify sound in large venues

• It is great for pinpointing the exact audio you want without the problem of audio interference from surrounding ambient noise

• It is the best choice for recording in windy conditions

How can a shotgun microphone be used?

• It can only be attached to a boom stand

• It can be manually held using a boom pole or attached to a boom stand, or a mini version can be placed on top of your camera

• It must be placed on a flat surface to work properly

• It is exclusively used for studio recordings

What situation is a handheld microphone typically used for?

• "Run and gun" type of situations

• Studio recordings

• Capturing ambient sounds in nature

• High-fidelity music performances

What is the main advantage of using a lapel microphone (LAV lavaliere) over a handheld mic in an interview situation?

• It is more sensitive to sound.

• It captures audio levels that vary significantly.

• It can be easily seen for a professional look.

• It captures consistent audio levels as it does not move around.

Why are condenser microphones a popular choice for studio recording applications?

• They have a narrower frequency response range.

• They are less sensitive to sound.

• They provide a wider frequency response range and high fidelity.

• They have a higher input sensitivity than dynamic microphones.

What type of microphone pattern picks up sound equally from the front and back of the microphone?

• Omnidirectional

• Unidirectional (Cardioid)

• Bi-directional

• None of the above

Which microphone pattern has extreme off-axis rejection, meaning it will only pick up sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone?

• Omnidirectional

• Unidirectional (Cardioid)

• Bi-directional

• All of the above

What is an example of a microphone that typically uses an omnidirectional pattern?

What does "Mono" refer to in audio terminology?

• A type of audio effect

• A single audio signal (one channel)

• Audio with two channels

• The amplification level of an audio signal