Microphone Basics

What is one factor that you must consider when capturing sound with a microphone?

• the cost of the microphone

• the manufacture of the microphone

• the microphone's location in relation the sound source.

• the size of the microphone

What are the three main types of microphones?

• dynamic, shure, condensor

• dynamic, ribbon, condensor

• alesis, condensor, dynamic

• shure, sony, ribbon

What are some advantages of dynamic microphones? Check all that apply.

• durable

• does not feedback as much as other mics

• they require phantom power

• provides sound clarity, presence, and understandability

What is a disadvantage of using a dynamic microphone?

• ofte

• often are expensive

• often misses subtle sounds; they are not as sensitive as other mics.

• none of the above

A dynamic microphone

• operates on the movement of a copper coil around a magnet.

• operates by the usage of 48 volts of phantom power.

• operates by plugging them into a standard wall outlet.

• none of the above.

How does a condenser microphone works?

• they work based on a magnetic principle.

• they work by turning acoustic energy into electrical energy.

• they work by plugging them into a standard US wall outlet.

• none of the above

What are some advantages of a condenser microphone? Check all that apply.

• record sound as well the natural ambience of a room

• able to record sounds from a greater distance.

• they are cheap.

• they respond faster and more precise.

Where and what are condenser mics typically used for? Check all that apply.

• machine factory

• recording studios

• construction sites

• vocals, and instruments

What are some disadvantages of condenser microphones?

• feedback very easily

• fragile

• require phantom power

• all of the above

What are polar patterns?

• how cold the microphone is after usage.

• the various ways that a microphone can be positioned.

• the various ways that a microphones captures sound.

• none of the above