Understanding Microphone Polar Patterns

What is the primary characteristic of a directional microphone polar pattern?

• It captures sound equally from all directions.

• It captures sound primarily from one direction.

• It captures sound from two opposite directions.

• It captures sound from all directions except one.

Which type of microphone is always going to use a cardioid polar pattern?

• Handheld microphone

• Lavalier microphone

• Ribbon microphone

• Shotgun microphone

What is a common use for handheld microphones with directional polar patterns?

• Capturing ambient sound in a room

• Recording interviews in noisy environments

• Recording orchestras

• Capturing sound from all directions equally

Which polar pattern is typically used in ribbon microphones?

• Cardioid

• Omnidirectional

• Figure-8

• Supercardioid

What is the main advantage of using a lavalier microphone with an omnidirectional pattern?

• It reduces feedback in live performances.

• It captures sound from a specific direction.

• It allows for consistent sound capture regardless of head movement.

• It enhances low-frequency sounds.

What is the typical polar pattern of a handheld microphone used by singers on stage?

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

• Figure-8

• Bidirectional

Which polar pattern is most effective for isolating a single sound source in a noisy environment?

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

• Figure-8

• Bidirectional

What is a disadvantage of using a ribbon microphone with a figure-8 polar pattern?

• It captures sound equally from all directions.

• It is less sensitive to high frequencies.

• It picks up sound from both the front and back, which can include unwanted noise.

• It is not suitable for studio recordings.

Which of the following is true about directional polar patterns?

• They are ideal for capturing ambient sound.

• They are less effective in isolating sound sources.

• They are designed to capture sound from a specific direction.

• They are used primarily in lavalier microphones.

The microphone polar pattern seen here is:

• omnidirectional

• bidirectional

• unidirectional/cardioid