Deck 9: Audio: Sound Pickup

Question 1

In the context of microphone characteristics, what does cardioid refer to?

A) the heart condition of the audio engineer
B) a specific omnidirectional polar pattern
C) a specific unidirectional pickup pattern
D) a specific sound-generating device
E) a specific microphone application

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When using two or more desk mics, how far should they be spaced from one another?

A) three times as far apart as any mic is to its source
B) the same distance apart as any mic is to its source
C) about three feet
D) about one foot
E) as far apart as possible

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which is the best type of boom microphone?

A) omnidirectional dynamic
B) omnidirectional ribbon
C) lavalier
D) omnidirectional condenser
E) shotgun

Answer 3

E

Question 4

What is the most common professional balanced audio cable connector?

A) BNC
B) phone plug
C) SFX
D) XLR
E) RCA phono plug

Question 5

Which statement is most appropriate to describe the use of a parabolic reflector microphone?

A) provides excellent mic presence
B) is best used for dramatic scenes in which the talent speaks softly
C) is best used for panel discussions
D) can be used to pick up the audience sounds at a sporting event over relatively great distances
E) is especially good for the pickup of orchestras

Question 6

Which type of microphone usually requires a battery to work?

A) ribbon
B) dynamic
C) condenser
D) cardioid
E) shotgun

Question 7

For which of the following is a big perambulator boom well suited?

A) ENG
B) EFP
C) a soap opera
D) to mic a football huddle
E) a car chase scene

Question 8

Which type of mic is best suited for outdoor use?

A) dynamic
B) condenser
C) hypercardioid
D) ribbon
E) unidirectional condenser

Question 9

Which of the following is a major advantage of a fishpole boom mic?

A) it is totally immune to handling noises
B) you can hold it a long time without getting tired
C) you can get a relatively close sound pickup while keeping the mic out of the shot
D) you are automatically outside a wide-angle shot
E) you can stand next to the camera

Question 10

In which situation would you not want to use lavalier mics?

A) newscast
B) classroom lecture
C) seated interview with host and guest
D) performer reading story on children's program
E) reporter on-location interviewing eyewitnesses