WorksheetsWeek 7 Quiz: Transducers and Energy Transformation Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which type of microphone requires “phantom power” to operate?
Dynamic microphone
Ribbon microphone
Condenser microphone
Electret microphone
Name one of the eight forms of energy we've discussed in class. (Spelling counts!!)
(a)
Which frequency range do sub-woofers typically address?
Up to about 200 Hz
250 to 4,000 Hz
2,000 to 20,000+ Hz
500 to 1,000 Hz
Which type of speaker is limited to handling very small ranges of motion?
Woofer
Midrange
Tweeter
Subwoofer
Why wouldn’t you want to send a super high-frequency sound to your subwoofer?
It would make the sound louder
It could damage the subwoofer
It would improve the bass
It would increase the crossover slope
What generic shape is an omnidirectional polar pattern?
Square
Rectangle
Circle
Triangle
What does passive vs. active refer to when discussing speakers?
How the speaker receives sound signals
The means of amplification
How physically fit speakers are
The range of volumes they can output
TRUE or FALSE: An active speaker is powered externally by an amplifier.
True
False
What types of sounds are ribbon microphones great for recording?
Loud & intense groups, like heavy metal bands
A full symphony orchestra
A concert band playing an avant-garde piece
Delicate sounds, such as acoustic guitar, harp, cello, and upright bass
One of the advantages of dynamic microphones is that they are highly durable. What is the other?
They have a wide range of applications
They use coil to pick up sounds
They look nice
