Microphones
The diaphragm of this microphone is typically made with aluminum
What is a Ribbon Microphone
This rule highlights that microphone choice and placement are only guidelines
What is Rule 1
This directional pattern is represented visually by the shape of a heart
What is cardioid pattern?
The result of increased bass frequencies when the sound source is within 1 foot of a microphone
What is Proximity Effect?
This cable is referred to as the "headphone cable"
What is 1/4" TRS Cable
This microphone is best used in office meeting settings.
What is PZM microphone?
What is drum set?
This microphone's pickup pattern pickups sound in front of the microphone, and behind the microphone.
What is bidirectional pattern?
This term refers to their ability to transfer sound pressure waves into analog electrical signals
What are cables?
This cable allows for a stable and sturdy audio connection
What is XLR Cable?
This microphone maintains a continuous electrical charge that is built up between its diaphragm and backplate
What is condenser microphone?
This general microphone placement instrument should placed at face level at a distance of 2-12 inches away
What is vocalist?
This refers to the measurement of a microphone's output over the audio frequency spectrum
What is frequency response curve?
This type of microphone responds to frequencies equally
What is omnidirectional microphone?
What is balanced connection?
This microphone is used by artists in live performances
What is dynamic microphone?
The general microphone placement for this instrument should be at level, slightly off bell center at a distance of 1 foot or more
What is trumpet?
This microphone pattern is also known as a "figure 8 pattern"
What is bidirectional pattern?
This refers to a microphone's sensitivity at different angles relative to the front (on-axis).
What is polar pattern?
This wire helps limit sound interference in a cable connection
What is ground wire?
What is dynamic microphone?
The general microphone placement for this instrument is at a distance of 4 to 6 feet
What is grand piano?
The angular degree is known is what is considered to be "on-axis" for a microphone
What is 0 degrees?
This refers to the over-accentuation of sounds such as "f" "s" and "sh"
What is sibilance?
The electrical signals from other devices can cause sound interference in a cable connection
What is yes?