Microphone Types, Patterns, and Placement

What is the primary characteristic of a shotgun microphone?

• It can be held in the hand.

• It is used without any cables.

• It has a highly directional polar pattern.

• It picks up sound from all directions equally.

Draw Omnidirectional Microphone Pattern

Draw a Cardioid Microphone Pattern.

Draw a Figure 8 Pattern.

Draw a Shotgun Microphone Pattern.

Which microphone pattern is designed to pick up sound almost equally from all directions?

• Cardioid

• Shotgun

• Bidirectional

• Omnidirectional

What is the main purpose of a pop filter?

When using a handheld microphone for speech, what is the ideal distance from the mouth?

• 2-4 inches

• 6-8 inches

• 1-3 feet

• At least 4 feet

What type of microphone is typically used with a boom pole?

• Wireless

• Handheld

• Shotgun

• Lavalier

What is the noise floor?

• The maximum level of noise a microphone can handle.

• The sound of an empty room.

• The sum of all unwanted noises in an environment.

• The standard level used for audio calibration.