Microphones Quiz

What do microphones convert acoustic energy into?

• Light energy

• Electric energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

Microphones are often referred to as the audio engineer's what?

• Brush

• Lens

• Camera

• Chisel

Which type of microphone is most common?

• Ribbon microphones

• Condenser microphones

• Dynamic microphones

• Carbon microphones

What is a characteristic of dynamic microphones?

• Need phantom power

• More sensitive to environment

• Less durable

• Durable and less sensitive to environment

Which type of microphone is the second most common?

• Ribbon microphones

• Condenser microphones

• Dynamic microphones

• Carbon microphones

What do condenser microphones require to operate?

• High-frequency signals

• Phantom power

• An amplifier

• A battery

Compared to dynamic microphones, condenser microphones are generally:

• More durable and less sensitive

• Less durable and more sensitive

• Less common and need phantom power

• More common and do not need phantom power

What are the main components of a dynamic microphone element as shown in the image?

• Diaphragm, voice coil, magnet

• Diaphragm, resistor, capacitor

• Diaphragm, inductor, magnet

• Diaphragm, voice coil, battery

What is the component labeled 'A' in the construction of a dynamic microphone?

• Voice coil

• Magnet

• Magnetic gap

• Diaphragm

Which part of the dynamic microphone is labeled 'D'?

• Diaphragm

• Voice coil

• Magnet

• Magnetic return circuit