Microphone Basics Quiz

What is the primary function of a microphone?

• To filter background noise

• To amplify sound

• To record video

• To convert sound waves to electrical signals

Which type of microphone is best suited for loud environments?

• Condenser

• Shotgun

• Dynamic

• Lavalier

What is a characteristic of condenser microphones?

• They are only used in outdoor settings

• They are small and portable

• They are used for detailed recordings

• They are used for loud sounds

What does the term 'polar pattern' refer to in microphones?

• The size of the microphone

• The color of the microphone

• The sensitivity of the microphone to sound from different directions

• The shape of the microphone

Which microphone type is commonly used in film/video production?

• Dynamic

• Condenser

• Shotgun

• Omnidirectional

What is the main advantage of using an omnidirectional microphone?

• It captures sound from one direction only

• It captures sounds evenly from all directions

• It is the cheapest type of microphone

• It is the most sensitive type of microphone

What is the primary use of a lavalier microphone?

• To record dialogues in interviews

• To capture room sounds

• To record music

• To amplify sound in large venues

Which microphone type is most sensitive at the front and blocks sounds from behind?

• Omnidirectional

• Bidirectional

• Cardioid

• Super-Cardioid

What is a key feature of super-cardioid microphones?

• They are used for detailed recordings

• They are less sensitive to sound from the sides

• They are best for loud environments

• They pick up sound from all directions

How does a microphone convert sound waves?

• By amplifying them

• By converting them to electrical energy

• By filtering them

• By recording them directly