Microphone Placement Quiz

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What is the common view in the recording industry regarding skilled musicians and quality instruments?

Quality instruments do not make a significant difference in recordings
Signal processing gear always improves the sound of an instrument
Skilled musicians prefer heavy modification of their recordings
Direct recording with little or no modification often sounds better (correct)

What should be considered when selecting a microphone for recording?

Microphone color and design
Microphone price and brand
Frequency response suited to the sound and filtering out unwanted frequencies (correct)
Microphone popularity among musicians

What should be done when miking something that makes sound?

Place the microphone at various distances and positions to find the desired tonal balance and room acoustics (correct)
Place the microphone only at the closest distance to the sound source
Use the microphone without any adjustments
Use the microphone at the maximum sensitivity setting

What is the potential influence of microphone selection and placement on acoustic recording?

Major influence on the sound of the recording (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach for recording a skilled musician with a quality instrument?

Send the recording directly to the recorder with little or no modification (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal to noise ratio (SNR) and how is it measured?

SNR is a measure of the strength of the desired signal relative to the background noise. It is typically measured in decibels (dB), with a higher SNR indicating a cleaner, higher quality signal. Signup and view all the answers

Define dynamic range and how it is measured.

Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in a recording. It is typically measured in decibels (dB), with a wider dynamic range indicating a greater range of sounds that can be captured without distortion. Signup and view all the answers

Explain frequency response and its measurement.

Frequency response is the range of frequencies that a recording device can capture and reproduce accurately. It is typically measured in hertz (Hz), with a wider frequency response indicating that the device can capture and reproduce a wider range of sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What does an SNR of 60 dB indicate?

An SNR of 60 dB means that the desired signal is 60 times stronger than the background noise. Signup and view all the answers

How is dynamic range related to the loudest and softest sounds in a recording?

Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in a recording, with a wider dynamic range indicating a greater range of sounds that can be captured without distortion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal to noise ratio (SNR) and how is it measured?

The signal to noise ratio (SNR) is a measure of the strength of the desired signal relative to the background noise. It is typically measured in decibels (dB). For example, an SNR of 60 dB means that the desired signal is 60 times stronger than the background noise. Signup and view all the answers

How is dynamic range related to the loudest and softest sounds in a recording?

Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in a recording. A wider dynamic range indicates a greater range of sounds that can be captured without distortion. It is typically measured in decibels (dB). For example, a dynamic range of 100 dB means that the loudest sound in the recording is 100 dB louder than the softest sound. Signup and view all the answers

Define frequency response and its measurement.

Frequency response is the range of frequencies that a recording device can capture and reproduce accurately. A wider frequency response indicates that the device can capture and reproduce a wider range of sounds. It is typically measured in hertz (Hz). For example, a frequency response of 20 Hz. Signup and view all the answers