WorksheetsMicrophone Basics
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one factor that you must consider when capturing sound with a microphone?
the cost of the microphone
the manufacture of the microphone
the microphone's location in relation the sound source.
the size of the microphone
What are the three main types of microphones?
dynamic, shure, condensor
dynamic, ribbon, condensor
alesis, condensor, dynamic
shure, sony, ribbon
What are some advantages of dynamic microphones? Check all that apply.
durable
does not feedback as much as other mics
they require phantom power
provides sound clarity, presence, and understandability
What is a disadvantage of using a dynamic microphone?
ofte
often are expensive
often misses subtle sounds; they are not as sensitive as other mics.
none of the above
A dynamic microphone
operates on the movement of a copper coil around a magnet.
operates by the usage of 48 volts of phantom power.
operates by plugging them into a standard wall outlet.
none of the above.
How does a condenser microphone works?
they work based on a magnetic principle.
they work by turning acoustic energy into electrical energy.
they work by plugging them into a standard US wall outlet.
none of the above
What are some advantages of a condenser microphone? Check all that apply.
record sound as well the natural ambience of a room
able to record sounds from a greater distance.
they are cheap.
they respond faster and more precise.
Where and what are condenser mics typically used for? Check all that apply.
machine factory
recording studios
construction sites
vocals, and instruments
What are some disadvantages of condenser microphones?
feedback very easily
fragile
require phantom power
all of the above
What are polar patterns?
how cold the microphone is after usage.
the various ways that a microphone can be positioned.
the various ways that a microphones captures sound.
none of the above
What are the three main types of polar patterns?
one-way, two-way, three-way
cardiod, polar, and bi-polar
cardiod, bi-driectional, omnidirectional
all of the above
