Module 16 – Advanced Microphone Control

Question 1

The sweet spot for natural sounding voice recordings using a large diaphragm condenser microphone is:

Answer 1

3. A handspan away

Question 2

To decrease the noise floor of your recording you need to:

Answer 2

2. Decrease the gain on your Mic Pre Amp

Question 3

The bass proximity effect is caused by:

Answer 3

3. Speaking at less than a hands width distance from the microphone

Question 4

Wearing headphones increases the likelihood of delivering an authentic and truthful performance.

Answer 4

False. By removing the opportunity for continual self-analysis of HOW you sound, you focus more on the message, thereby increasing the chances of a more truthful delivery.