WorksheetsAudio Basics Quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What input level is ideal for recording audio?
0dB
-12dB
120dB
How far away from the microphone should you be to get the best quality audio?
As close as possible
Neither too close or too far away
About 3 metres
Why should you listen out for background sound when recording audio?
In case it's useful for the recording
To make sure it doesn't distract from the recording
In case something dangerous is nearby
What is the main cause of distortion in an audio recording?
A low humming sound on the audio
Where you can't really hear what the person is saying
Where the audio has been recorded at too high a level
What causes popping in an audio recording?
The air from "P" and "B" sounds hitting the microphone
If the microphone is overloaded
Nearby balloons
How would you avoid popping?
Change the script
Use a pop shield or change the persons position so their breath doesn't hit the microphone
Use an anti-pop filter in the edit.
Name one way you can stop wind noise reaching the microphone when filming outside?
A wind gag
A wind toggle
Breeze block
What happens if your recording goes above 0dB on the level meter?
It will sound better
You will get clipping or distortion
You will get popping
A lapel mike has a pick up that is....
Omni-directional
Superdirectional
Directional
