22 Questions
Which feature of a microphone preamp adjusts the amplification of the input signal?
Gain / Level
What feature is used to reduce the low-frequency sound in a microphone preamp?
Hi-pass Filter
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to reduce the input signal level?
Pad
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to accommodate instruments such as a guitar or bass?
Instrument / Hi-Z input
What feature of a microphone preamp provides power to condenser microphones?
48V phantom power
Which of these are high impedance (Hi-Z)?
Electric guitar and bass
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to minimize the effect of low-frequency audio on the input signal?
Hi-pass Filter
What type of microphones typically require power from a microphone preamp?
Condenser microphones
You place a microphone near a snare drum. As the drummer hits the snare, you turn the gain on the mic preamp down as far as it will go, and there's still clipping in Pro Tools, and you can hear distortion. What is the best thing to do?
Put a pad on the mic or mic preamp
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to attenuate the input signal level?
Pad
Which type of instrument input does a high-impedance (Hi-Z) feature in a microphone preamp accommodate?
Electric guitar
What does a low-cut filter in a microphone preamp help to reduce?
Low-frequency audio
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Neve Portico II
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Vintech Audio VA 573
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Neve 1073 OPX
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
API 512v
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Lola Hairball
The polarity reversed on this mic preamp? (T/F)
True
This mic preamp has separate level and output controls, for a subtle distortion or drive effect.
False
Which of the following is a False statement? (the one that's not true)
Both channels are set for a mic signal input from the back of the preamp
View this image carefully. What is the overall preamp gain? (hint: there are 3 parts you need to consider)
+70 dB
Which mic preamp is being shown in the image?
Focusrite ISA 828
Study Notes
microphone preamp features: 48V phantom power, Gain / Level, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument / Hi-Z input, Line input microphone preamp features: 48V phantom power, Gain / Level, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument / Hi-Z input, Line input
Test your knowledge on microphone preamps by identifying features such as 48V phantom power, Gain/Level controls, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument/Hi-Z input, and Line input.
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