WorksheetsMusic Tech & Production - Microphone Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What kind of microphone is this?
Dynamic
Condensor
Ribbon
Which of the following is not a type of microphone?
ribbon
dynamic
handheld
condenser
Which of the following is NOT a type of wireless microphone?
gain control
lavelier
handheld
headset
A dynamic microphone is
cheap & breakable
cheap & durable
expensive & breakable
expensive & durable
A ribbon microphone can pick up ______ sound but can be __________.
terrible sound, transported easily
great quality sound, easily broken
Dynamic mics are best used for:
MIDI sounds
Drums
Speaking & podcasts
Guitars
What is the disadvantage of using dynamic microphones?
Does not pick up subtle sounds, they are not as sensitive as other mics
they require phantom power
Does not feedback as much as other mics
None of the above
Feedback happens when the microphone is amplifying the sound of the ______.
Person
Dogs
Speaker
Audience
What are some advantages of a condenser mic? Select all that apply.
Record sound as well as the natural ambiance/acoustics of a room
Able to record sounds from a greater distance.
Not expensive
They respond faster and are more precise
What is the part of the microphone that is able to turn sound waves into an electrical signal?
Reciever
Transducer
Diaphragm
Grille
Why is a condenser microphone more accurate than a dynamic microphone?
They cost more.
The diaphragm is larger.
The diaphragm is lighter.
Phantom power is more responsive.
What determines the polar pattern of a microphone?
On what side of the microphone is the sound being picked up.
Where the mic is in relationship to the earth's axis.
What polar pattern is this?
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Super or Hyper Cardiod
Bi-directional
What polar pattern is this?
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Super or Hyper Cardiod
Bi-directional
What polar pattern is this?
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Super or Hyper Cardiod
Bi-directional
What polar pattern is this?
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Super or Hyper Cardiod
Bi-directional
What type of cord is usually used for microphone connection?
HDMI
USB-C
1/4 inch
XLR
How many pins does an XLR cable have on the inside?
1
3
5
7
How many pins does a MIDI cable have on the inside?
1
3
5
7
If trying to make a smaller headphone adapt to a larger port, we are going from _____ to ______.
1/4 inch to 1/8 inch
1/8 inch to 1/4 inch
When you plug a lightning cable into your phone to charge, you are plugging the ____ end into the _____ port.
male, female
female, male
Is this a windscreen or pop filter?
Pop filter
Wind screen
Is this a windscreen or pop filter?
Pop filter
Wind screen
Which of the following is a popular microphone brand?
Toyota
Shure
La.Z.Boy
Bath & Body Works
Which of the following is NOT a popular microphone brand?
Sennheiser
AudioTechnica
Acura
Rode
It is most efficient and safest for the cables to simply wrap it around your elbow and hand to make loops.
True
False
What kind of mic stand is this?
Boom Stand
Regular Mic stand
What kind of mic mount is this?
clip mount
shock mount
