Worksheets4 microphones - this is a quiz about...
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Microphone is often abbreviated to
mic
mice
mi
there are a wide range of microphones that have different strengths depending on the mic context
yep
no
this mic is a
condenser
pickup
sm58
this mic is great for vocalists
and guitarists
and flute players
beat boxers
this mic has a small polar pattern pickup range
no
yes, which is perfect for eliminating unwanted sound on stage (like a drum kit)
yes, which makes it easy to sing loud
this mic will work with a violin but is not ideal
yep, better use a sm57, condenser or a pick up
yep, better use a condenser or a pick up
yes, better use a pick up
this mic(s) is a
pick up mic
SM57
condenser
this mic(s) is great for
picking up a wide sound range
picking up a narrow sound range
elilminating unwanted stage noise
these mics are extremely powerful and require an amplifier to power them (unlike other mics), this is called
phantom signal
phenom power
phantom power
to power these mics you need to switch on
48 volts
48 volts at the interface or mixer
47 volts
this mic(s) is ideal for
string quartets
choirs
rock bands
lead singers
this mic has setting where you can adjust the polar pattern
yes
no
this mic can do polar patterns as
8 shape, full range of mic, in front only
8 shape, full range of mic
8 shape
this mic is an sm57 and is ideal for
vocalists
solo instrumentalists
vocalists and solo instrumentalists
this mic is 7/10 effective on a violin
no, 10/10
yes, but a condenser might be better (a pick up mic 100% perfect)
not really
this would be a good choice for a flute
yep
no
not really, there are better options
this is a
studio condenser
sm58
condenser
it is powered by USB and cannot be used live on stage
yep
no, both can
it depends on the performance
the metal zigzag frame around it is
purely a design feature to make it look cool
to prevent unwanted sounds entering from other instruments
a cage to reduce vibration into the mic
in a studio its best to use a pop filter as this will
reduce volume and distortion into the mic
remove heavy breathing
remove heavy 'S' and 'T' sounds
a De-esser plug in will also help to remove hard 'S" 'T" sounds
yes, and this is crucial during mixing process
no such thing
i wish there was such a thing
This mic is called a
pickup mic or contact mic
pickup mic
sm58
this mic is excellent for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, saxophone, oboe, clarinet
yes, and the sound signal is very easy to control and mix
no, not really
yes, but in a group situation a condenser would be advised, this is more for soloists
this mic is a
ribbon mic
studio condenser
contact mic
this mic is great for
vocals
flute
vocals and even guitar
this mic will give a vintage 1950s sound
yep, its great for dating your song (making it sound a feel old)
no
no, it will sound bright and clean
this mic is a
shotgun
shotgun (condenser)
sm57
this mic is extremely powerful and pick up an entire choir
yes, and it will normally be hung from a ceiling
yes, and it will position just in front of the performers
no, you will need a few
inside a mic there is a powerful suction that pulls in sound waves
yes, like a hoover
no
yes, you can even hoover the floor with it, seriously
Due to the wide range of mics, this is obviously for
orchestra
choir
drum kit
the power of the suction could be described as
gain
volume
EQ
the width of the suction could be described as
gain
volume
EQ
a really good music producer and audio engineer knows which mics to use in which situation
not really, someone else does that
yep, this is essential for live and studio work
