Microphone Pickup Patterns

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What is the purpose of a polar pattern in a microphone?

  • To display the microphone's retail links
  • To highlight the microphone's aesthetic design
  • To show the frequency response of the microphone
  • To demonstrate how the microphone responds to surrounding sound (correct)

In relation to a microphone's directionality, what does 'on-axis' mean?

  • The subject needs to be on the side of the microphone
  • The subject needs to be directly in front of the microphone (correct)
  • The subject needs to be far away from the microphone
  • The subject needs to be behind the microphone

Why do some microphones require the subject to be directly in front (on-axis)?

  • To increase the durability of the microphone
  • To reduce external noise interference (correct)
  • To improve the aesthetic appeal of the microphone
  • To make it easier for users to mount the microphone

What is one of the most important characteristics of a microphone that is defined by polar patterns?

<p>How the microphone responds to surrounding sound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do manufacturers include on the box or in documentation to explain a microphone's directionality?

<p>'Polar pattern' graphs and explanations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for users to understand how to interpret polar patterns?

<p>To ensure that their microphones capture sound properly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic shape of a cardioid microphone's pickup pattern?

<p>Heart-shaped (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of microphone captures sound from all directions at once?

<p>Omnidirectional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microphone is good at capturing sound generally in front of the recording element, but can be at an off-angle and still be fine?

<p>Cardioid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microphone type provides better isolation from room noise and nearby instruments, and offers better feedback resistance than a cardioid mic?

<p>Hypercardioid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a bidirectional microphone pick up sound from?

<p>In front and behind the diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microphone type is great at picking up sound in front of the mic, but not very good at recording sound from the side?

<p>Unidirectional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a hypercardioid microphone have more of compared to a cardioid pattern?

<p>Side-rejection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which polar pattern can pick up sounds from both the front and back of the microphone?

<p>&quot;Figure 8&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of sounds will be picked up easily by a bidirectional microphone?

<p>&quot;Sounds coming from directly in front of and directly behind the microphone&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microphone is described as suitable for capturing a room's ambiance but not suitable for recording in noisy environments or isolating from other instruments or sounds?

<p>Omnidirectional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are microphone pickup patterns affected by the frequency of the sound?

<p>Yes, they are frequency dependent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of microphone is suitable for capturing room ambiance but not for isolating from other instruments or sounds?

<p>Omnidirectional microphone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some microphones require the subject to be directly in front (on-axis)?

<p>To achieve a wider frequency response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do manufacturers include on the box or in documentation to explain a microphone's directionality?

<p>Polar patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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