Audio and Video Study Guide

What is a balanced cable used for?

• To connect video devices

• To reduce noise in audio signals

• To power microphones

• To connect computers to the internet

What is an unbalanced cable?

• A cable with two conductors

• A cable with one conductor and a shield

• A cable used for video signals

• A cable used for power supply

What does a lavalier microphone look like?

• A large handheld microphone

• A small clip-on microphone

• A long tube-like microphone

• A flat surface microphone

What is the primary use of a boundary microphone?

• To capture sound from a distance

• To capture sound from a flat surface

• To capture sound from a single direction

• To capture sound from all directions

What is a shotgun microphone used for?

• Capturing sound from a wide area

• Capturing sound from a specific direction

• Capturing sound from underwater

• Capturing sound from a large crowd

What is a boom microphone typically used for?

• Recording music in studios

• Capturing dialogue in films

• Broadcasting live sports

• Recording natural sounds

What is the function of a parabolic microphone?

• To capture sound from a wide area

• To focus on distant sounds

• To record underwater sounds

• To capture sound from all directions

What is a condenser microphone known for?

• Durability in outdoor conditions

• High sensitivity and sound quality

• Low cost and easy maintenance

• Resistance to feedback

What is voice over typically used for?

• Background music in films

• Narration in documentaries

• Sound effects in video games

• Dialogue in live performances

What is dialogue in the context of audio production?

• Background music

• Spoken words between characters

• Sound effects

• Narration