WorksheetsMicrophone Basics
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
Frequency Range is...
The range of frequencies a microphone can pick up
The range of frequencies a human can hear
The range of frequencies an instrument can produce
The range of frequencies a microphone is most sensitive
Frequency Response is...
The range of frequencies a microphone can pick up
The range of frequencies a human can hear
The range of frequencies an instrument can produce
The range of frequencies a microphone is most sensitive
A Polar Pattern that picks up evenly in all directions...
Cardioid
Bi-Directional
Supercardioid
Omnidirectional
A Polar Pattern that picks up mostly from in front of the microphone and less from behind...
Cardioid
Bi-Directional
Supercardioid
Omnidirectional
A Polar Pattern that picks up evenly from in front and behind but less at the sides...
Cardioid
Bi-Directional
Supercardioid
Omnidirectional
What type of microphone is the AKG C414?
Small Diaphragm Dynamic
Small Diaphragm Condender
Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Large Diaphragm Condenser
What type of microphone is the Shure SM57?
Small Diaphragm Dynamic
Small Diaphragm Condender
Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Large Diaphragm Condenser
What type of microphone is the Rode NT5?
Small Diaphragm Dynamic
Small Diaphragm Condender
Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Large Diaphragm Condenser
What type of microphone is the AKG D112?
Small Diaphragm Dynamic
Small Diaphragm Condender
Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Which two microphones are best suited for recording an Acoustic Guitar?
AKG C414
Shure SM57
Rode NT5
AKG D112
Which microphone is a Condenser?
Which microphone is suitable for Bass instruments?
Which microphones are dynamic?
Which microphone has a wide frequency response?
What are busses used for?
Applying effects
Condenser Microphones
Monitoring
Channel Faders
What are Aux Sends used for?
Sending sound to the Main Outputs
Sending sound to Logic for recording
Sending sound to a Bus Track
Sending sound to your Nan
What are groups used for?
Sending instruments to one output track
Sending instruments to an Aux Send
Sending instruments to Sainsbury's
Sending instruments to a Bus Track
Which microphone requires Phantom Power?
Which microphone would you use to record a Conga?
Which microphone would you use to record an Acoustic Guitar?
What type of monitors should be positioned 1-2 meters from the listener?
Nearfield
Midfield
Full Range
Main
What type of monitors should be positioned 2-4 meters from the listener?
Nearfield
Midfield
Full Range
Main
What type of monitors should be used for mastering?
Nearfield
Midfield
Full Range
Main
The power rating of monitors is measured in?
Hz
dB
W
Ohm
The response of monitors is measured in?
Hz
dB
W
Ohm
What would you record with this mic?
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Rack Tom
Overhead
What would you record with this mic?
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Rack Tom
Overhead
What would you record with this mic?
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Rack Tom
Overhead
How many microphones does the Glyn Johns technique use?
1
2
3
4
What microphone channel needs to be Phase Inverted?
Bass Drum
Snare Top
Snare Bottom
Overhead
