Sound and Audio Assessment

Which unit is commonly used to measure sound pressure levels?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Decibels (dB)

• Watts (W)

• Volts (V)

What is dB a measurement for?

• Light and color

• Speed and velocity

• Sound and audio

• Temperature and pressure

Which microphone type would you use to capture sound from all directions?

• Unidirectional microphone

• Omni microphone

• Bi-directional microphone

• None of the above

Which type of microphone is best for isolating sound from a single direction?

• Omni microphone

• Unidirectional microphone

• Bi-directional microphone

• None of the above

Which microphone type is most suitable for recording interviews with two people facing each other?

• Unidirectional microphone

• Omni microphone

• Bi-directional microphone

• None of the above

Which type of microphone is typically used in live performances to avoid feedback?

• Omni microphone

• Unidirectional microphone

• Bi-directional microphone

• None of the above

Draw a Unidirectional sound profile

Draw a Bidirectional sound profile

Draw an Omni Directional sound pattern

Tell me what is an example of an Omnidirectional microphone that is commonly used and in what situation would you want to use this for?