Microphones

Question 1

Dynamic (Moving-Coil) Microphone

Answer 1

Dynamic microphones are the most rugged, provide good quality sound, and are not easily distorted by loud sounds such as nearby drums.
Very Durable; tolerate lots of volume; No need of power supply due to vibration
Sound waves hit Filament

Question 2

Condenser (Electrostatic) Microphone

Answer 2

Battery Powered & need power to work

Much smaller than dynamic (like a Lav Mic)

Question 3

Directional Microphone

Answer 3

One Direction pick up pattern

Question 4

Omni Directional Microphone

Answer 4

Pick up patterns from all sides (Audience & Ambient Sounds)

Question 5

Unidirectional Microphone

Answer 5

One SIDED (not direction like directional) pick up pattern ( ex Lav mic, boom, shotgun)

Question 6

Cardioid vs Hypercardioid aka Supercardioid

Answer 6

Heart Shaped up Pattern

Hyper/Super Cardioid (Highly Directional Mic) pick up pattern has bigger area than regular cardioid microphone

Question 7

Bi-Directional Microphone

Answer 7

Two-Sided pick up pattern (Rare Use)

Question 8

Wireless (Radio) Mic

Answer 8

Dynamic, uni-directional plugged into wireless router; Interference a possibility; Used in Theatres

Question 9

Windscreen

Answer 9

Screen for protection against wind

Question 10

Boom Mic

Answer 10

boom (or fishpole) is a regular method of mounting the shotgun microphone, particularly in the field.

• Condenser, over head or under head . Not Scene.
• Used in Drama

Question 11

Lava liner Mic

Answer 11

Condenser
Uni-Directional
Made to wear ( News Interviews, Field Production)

Question 12

Handheld Mic

Answer 12

Mostly Dynamic
High Quality
Durable
Singers, Comedians

Question 13

P2M Mic

Answer 13

Attached to something & uses it to gather sound ex desk