Chapter 2

Question 1

Condenser Mic

Answer 1

A microphone that contains an element made of two small vibrating magnetized plates (delicate, power source, small, high quality, and good for music)

Question 2

Dynamic Mic

Answer 2

A microphone that contains an element consisting of a diaphragm and moving coil (rugged, no power, and not high frequency)

Question 3

Lavaliere Mic

Answer 3

A small condensed microphone used in tv production (Can usually be attached to the talents clothing (Talk Show))

Question 4

Omnidirectional

Answer 4

A microphone pickup pattern in which the microphone “hears” equally well from all sides

Question 5

Microphone

Answer 5

An audio component that converts sound waves into electrical waves

Question 6

Pressure Zone Microphone (PZM)

Answer 6

A microphone consisting of metal or plastic plate and a small microphone element. It collects and processes all sound waves that strike the meta plate. (Sits flat on wall table of surface)

Question 7

Shotgun Mic

Answer 7

A microphone with extremely directional pickup pattern (used in sports and outdoor situations)

Question 8

Unidirectional

Answer 8

A microphone pattern pickup in which the microphone processes most of its signal from sound collected in front of the microphone and very little form sides and back.

Question 9

Windscreen

Answer 9

A form-fiting foam cover for the top of the microphone that eliminates the rumbling sound caused by wind or air

Question 10

Wireless Microphone System

Answer 10

A microphone system consisting of a microphone, an FM transmitter, and a tuned receiving station that eliminates the need for long runs of microphone cable