1. Capture of sound

Question 1

condenser pros/cons

Answer 1

large pickup range, good capture of high frequencies, detailed

but low SPL tolerance, expensive, require phantom power

Question 2

dynamic pros/cons

Answer 2

high SPLs, more durable, cheaper

but small pickup range and worse high frequency capture

Question 3

ribbon pros/cons

Answer 3

extremely detailed capture

but prone to breakage

Question 4

polar patterns =

Answer 4

cardiod, figure of 8, omnidirectional

Question 5

proximity effect=

Answer 5

phenomenon that leads to an increase in low frequency response (bass boost) as you move closer to the source

Question 6

condenser frequency response

Answer 6

bad low end, prominent high end

Question 7

dynamic mic frequency response

Answer 7

prominent mid-range, weaker high end

Question 8

ribbon frequency response

Answer 8

delicate mid range, roll off highs

Question 9

transient response from slow to fast

Answer 9

dynamic (slow)
condenser (quick)
ribbon (fast)

Question 10

on/off axis

Answer 10

on - brighter/harder sound

off- darker/duller sound

Question 11

how to fix phase issues in logic

Answer 11

use the gain plugin and enable the phase invert button

Question 12

how does a condenser mic work

Answer 12

sound wave hits front diaphragm, voltage level and distance level between plates changes, produces electrical output

but this singal is weak - so mic pre=amp is needed (+phantom power)

Question 13

how does a dynamci work

Answer 13

sound waves hit metal diaphragm attached to coil wire, coil vibrates and electrical signal is created within coil, current is created by motion of diaphragm and sent out via wire

Question 14

how does ribbon work

Answer 14

thin metal conductive ribbon placed between magnetic poles, ribbon vibrates, voltage created and audio output produced

Question 15

what does phantom power do

Answer 15

designed to power microphones without using bulky external power supplies