Wildlife Audio Recording Quiz

What is the primary purpose of recording wildlife audio?

• To add to the body of knowledge about animal life history

• To practice audio editing skills

• To create soundtracks for nature documentaries

• To entertain listeners with bird songs

Why should you turn off your cellphone when using a dedicated audio recording system?

• To save battery life

• To prevent signal interference with the recording system

• To comply with wildlife recording regulations

• To avoid distractions

What is the correct order for putting on recording equipment?

• Recorder, headphones, binoculars

• Headphones, binoculars, recorder

• Recorder, binoculars, headphones

• Binoculars, headphones, recorder

What is a recommended approach when moving closer to a bird for recording?

• Crawl on the ground to stay hidden

• Zigzag between trees to avoid a direct approach

• Run towards the bird to capture its attention

• Walk directly towards the bird

What should you do if the bird changes its vocalization during recording?

• Switch to a different bird

• Move further away from the bird

• Stop recording immediately

• Continue recording to capture the new sounds

How can you improve the signal level when recording a bird?

• Increase the distance from the bird

• Decrease the distance from the bird

• Use a different microphone

• Record at a different time of day

What is the target peak level for recording bird songs?

• -18 dB

• -12 dB

• -6 dB

• 0 dB

What is the purpose of adding a voice announcement to the recording?

• To mark the end of the recording

• To test the microphone

• To provide context about the recording

• To entertain listeners

What should you do to prepare for unexpected recording opportunities?

• Only record at scheduled times

• Leave the equipment in your bag

• Have the microphone in hand and the recorder in test mode

• Keep the recorder off at all times

What should you do with the record gain control knob after finishing a recording?

• Turn it to the minimum level

• Turn it to the maximum level

• Position it at the midpoint

• Leave it as it is