Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Microphone

Which type of microphone is known for its sensitivity and flat frequency response?

• Dynamic

• Condenser

• Ribbon

• Cardioid

What type of microphone requires electrical power?

• Ribbon

• Omnidirectional

• Condenser

• Dynamic

Which microphone type contains a thin ribbon suspended in a magnetic field?

• Bidirectional

• Ribbon

• Condenser

• Dynamic

What is the polar pattern of a cardioid microphone?

• Circular

• Bean-shaped

• Figure 8

• Heart-shaped

Which directional pattern captures audio from all directions?

• Bidirectional

• Cardioid

• Dynamic

• Omnidirectional

What is the main function of a microphone?

• Convert sound waves into electrical signals

• Convert electrical signals into sound waves

• Process digital signals

• Amplify sound waves

Which microphone type is the most widely used?

• Ribbon

• Condenser

• Omnidirectional

• Dynamic

What is the purpose of a ribbon microphone?

• Generate voltage proportional to vibration

• Record vocals

• Capture reverb

• Provide phantom power

Which microphone type does not require electrical power?

• Condenser

• Bidirectional

• Dynamic

• Ribbon

What is the shape of the polar pattern of a bidirectional microphone?

• Heart-shaped

• Circular

• Figure 8

• Bean-shaped