Microphone Functionality and Types Quiz

During a school science project, Aria and Scarlett are exploring how different devices work. They come across a microphone and wonder, what is the primary function of a microphone? Can a microphone function as a speaker? If so, how?

• To amplify sound; Yes, by reversing its function

• To record sound; No, it cannot function as a speaker

• To transmit sound; Yes, by using a special adapter

• To convert sound to electrical signals; Yes, by reversing its function

Elijah is setting up a home studio and is trying to decide between a ribbon microphone and a condenser microphone. Can you describe the difference between these two types of microphones in terms of construction and typical usage?

• Ribbon uses a diaphragm; Condenser uses a ribbon

• Ribbon is more durable; Condenser is more sensitive

• Ribbon uses a thin metal ribbon; Condenser uses a diaphragm and backplate

• Ribbon is for live sound; Condenser is for studio recording

Mia is setting up a recording session in her home studio and is concerned about capturing unwanted sounds. How can the microphone’s “polar pattern” affect her recording?

• It affects the bass quality

• It affects background noise capture

• It affects volume levels

• It affects signal strength

During a school project, Lily and Benjamin are setting up a recording studio. They notice that some of their microphones need phantom power to function. Explain what phantom power is and why some microphones require it to create sound waves for a transducer.

• A battery power source; Required for all microphones

• A type of sound wave; Required for dynamic microphones

• A DC power source; Required for condenser microphones

• An AC power source; Required for ribbon microphones

Jackson is working on a film project and needs to capture clear audio from actors who are at a distance. What type of microphone should he use, and why is it suited for this purpose?

• Studio recording and live concerts; They capture wide sound fields

• Jackson should use a shotgun mic or a bluetooth lav mic to capture audio at a distance.

• Podcasting and interviews; They are lightweight and portable

• Music recording and voiceovers; They have a flat frequency response

William is setting up for a live concert and needs a microphone that is durable and reliable for the performance. Which type of microphone should he choose?

• Ribbon Microphone

• Condenser Microphone

• Dynamic Microphone

• Lavalier Microphone

Avery is setting up audio equipment for a film shoot and needs to choose the right microphone to capture dialogue clearly from a distance. What is the typical polar pattern of a shotgun microphone that Avery should consider?

• Omnidirectional

• Cardioid

• Figure-8

• Supercardioid

During a science class, Maya was curious about how microphones work. Her teacher explained that a specific component in the microphone is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals. Which component is it?

• Diaphragm

• Transducer

• Windscreen

• Phantom Power

Arjun is setting up a podcast studio and wants to know which types of microphones are susceptible to the proximity effect. What should he consider?

• Condenser microphones due to the feedback loop

• Microphones with an omni directional polar pattern due to the wide angle

• Microphones with a cardioid, super cardioid, or bi-directional pick up pattern

• Ribbon microphones because the metal ribbon has 48V DC running through it

Benjamin is filming a documentary and needs to capture clear audio from a distance. Which of the following microphones is best suited for this purpose?

• Lavalier Microphone

• Shotgun Microphone

• Dynamic Microphone

• Boundary Microphone