Microphones Quiz

What is the main function of the microphone used by Taylor Swift during her concerts?

• Convert acoustic energy into electric energy

• Convert heat energy into electric energy

• Convert electric energy into acoustic energy

• Convert light energy into electric energy

Tracy is starting a band and wants to buy a durable microphone. Arion suggests that the most common and durable type of microphone is the best choice. Which type of microphone is he likely referring to?

• Carbon microphones

• Ribbon microphones

• Dynamic microphones

• Condenser microphones

What is the term that describes a boost in the high frequency range of a microphone’s frequency response?

• Bass boost

• Midrange boost

• Presence peak

• Treble boost

During a live concert, when Taylor Swift moves closer to her microphone, what term describes the boost in the mid to low frequency range of the microphone’s frequency response?

• Delay effect

• Echo effect

• Reverb effect

• Proximity effect

Isla, Michael, and Elijah are getting ready for their concert. They are discussing the characteristics of the microphone. Michael asks, 'What does the transient response of this microphone refer to?'

• Its ability to handle high Sound Pressure Level (SPL) levels

• Its ability to react to a very short, high level signal peak

• Its ability to cancel out background noise

• Its ability to change its polar pattern