AL1 Music Technology quiz 2 - EQ, Recording studio induction, Mic theory and acoustics

Question 1

What type of cable should I use with a microphone?

Accepted Answer

XLR

Question 2

What type of EQ FILTER is this?

Accepted Answer

High pass filter

Question 3

What type of microphone should I use to record acoustic guitar?

Accepted Answer

Small diaphragm condensor, Large diaphragm condensor

Question 4

A 'PAD' is good when recording drums because...

Accepted Answer

They have a typically high SPL

Question 5

When would using an OMNIDIRECTIONAL pickup pattern be useful?

Accepted Answer

Room mic, Choir

Question 6

True or False - an SM57 has good low frequency response?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

To capture sound from both sides of a mic I should use what polar pattern?

Accepted Answer

Figure of 8

Question 8

Proximity effect will affect a mic's ________ response

Accepted Answer

Low Frequency

Question 9

Before recording I need to correctly set the...

Accepted Answer

Signal to noise ratio

Question 10

I should use a dynamic mic to record vocals

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Acoustic sound foam is used for what?

Accepted Answer

Control room ambiance

Question 12

Applying a LOW PASS FILTER will what?

Accepted Answer

Reduce high frequencies

Question 13

What mic is this?

Accepted Answer

SM57

Question 14

Moving a microphone away from an instrument will increase what?

Accepted Answer

Room Ambience

Question 15

I need to press the ________ to live feed musicians from the live room to the studio speakers

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Questions 15