Types of Mics
Mic that has a highly directional polar pattern, commonly used with a boom pole.
Shotgun Mic
the term for recording sound independently from the camera, synced later
Tool that is used to identify information in the camera and can sync audio with video
Slate or Clapperboard
This pattern can hear in all directions, looks like a circle
Omnidirectional
lines that actors recite, spoken words
Dialogue
Mic that is both a omnidirectional microphone and a recording device, sometimes used with a boom pole
Zoom Recorder
The term for what we hear that travels through wires, electronic transmission
Audio
This person is responsible for putting lav mics on actors and sometimes wrangles cable
Sound Utility
This pattern can pick up sound from directly in front of the mic, highly directional
Shotgun
Sound that is captured in the recording environment
Natural or Wild Sound
Condenser Mic
Foley
This person is responsible for holding the boom microphone
Boom Operator
This polar pattern can pick up sound from in front and slightly to each side, but not behind; looks like a heart shape
Cardioid
Recreated sounds that make a scene more believable
Foley Effects
Wireless mic that has a transmitter and a receiver, with a clip-on microphone
The term for when a character can hear what the audience also hears
Diegetic Sound
this person is the head of the sound department and responsible for recording sound from all mic sources
Sound Mixer
What polar pattern does a Condenser mic have?
Cardioid
Symphonic music that is added to enhance the mood or manipulate emotions
Soundtrack or Score
low-quality omnidirectional mic that is used for scratch audio for syncing audio and video in editing
built-in camera mic
The term for the recording level or input of sound
Levels
What is the phrase that the sound dept says to indicate that they are recording on set?
"Speed"
What polar pattern does a lav mic typically use?
Omnidirectional
Internal dialogue of a character would be what kind of sound?
Diegetic Sound (VoiceOver of their thoughts)