Audio Recording Quiz

What is the purpose of a microphone in recording?

• To play music

• To record sound

• To capture sound from the environment

• To control volume

What is a 'mixer' used for in recording?

• To play sound

• To adjust and combine audio signals

• To store sound

• To create sound effects

Which of these is NOT a type of microphone?

• Dynamic

• Condenser

• Amplifier

• Ribbon

What does ‘EQ’ stand for in music recording?

• Extra Quality

• Equalizer

• Equalization

• Equalizer Quality

What does a 'pop filter' help with?

• Preventing background noise

• Reducing popping sounds when singing or speaking

• Amplifying the sound

• Adding special effects

What is 'reverb' in recording?

• An effect that makes sounds echo

• A way to adjust the pitch of the voice

• An effect that simulates sound reflections in space

• A type of microphone

What is the 'soundboard' in a studio used for?

• To play music

• To connect all the equipment

• To control volume and balance of audio signals

• To store recorded sounds

Which of the following is a recording software?

• Spotify

• GarageBand

• Audacity

• YouTube

What does 'compression' do to audio?

• Adds echo

• Reduces the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds

• Makes sounds louder

• Changes the pitch of the sound

What is the purpose of ‘multitrack recording’?

• To record different sounds on separate tracks and mix them together

• To record one sound at a time

• To mix everything into one track immediately

• To play back tracks in multiple languages