#8 Microphones

Which microphone type will likely survive a drop to the floor.

• condensor

• dynamic

• ribbon

• cardiod

Which of the following are the benefits of a condenser microphone?

• pattern control

• accuracy

• robustness

• high sensetivity

• coloration

Which of the following are common microphone polar patterns? (3 correct answers)

• omni

• cardioid

• super-cardioid

• dynamic

• 60 x 40

Most cardioid microphones exhibit a ______________ when used up close.

• thin sound

• radius effect

• special effect

• proximity effect

To minimize the phase interference between multiple microphones, one should

• use all omni's

• ride gain

• follow the 3-to-1 rule

• use high quality mics

Condenser microphones always require a battery.

• False

• True

Identify the 3 technical criteria for microphone selection and placement.

• signal-to-noise ratio

• brand loyalty

• acoustic gain

• user preference

• direct-to-reverberant ratio

Which of the following would produce the poorest signal-to-noise and direct-toreverberant ratios to the mixer?

• headwarn mic

• handheld mic

• choir mic

• kick drum mic

Why are condenser microphones typically more sensitive than dynamic microphones? (2 answers)

• better construction

• internal circuitry

• higher quality materials

• lighter weight diaphram

Which of the following microphone types would typically have the smoothest frequency response?

• omni

• cardioid

• super-carioid

• figure-of-8