AAERT Test Study Guide| Complete exam questions with correct answers| Latest Update

AAERT Test Study Guide| Complete exam questions with correct answers| Latest Update Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? an acoustically "live" room What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? obtaining a high quality recording What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain settings Sample Rate for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so speech sounds are smooth and correctly represented Bit Rate represents the amount of information, or detail that is stored per unit time of a recording Sample Rate 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc. Bit Rate usually 16 or 24 bits What are two types of microphones? dynamic and condenser Unidirectional single voice Omnidirectional all directions What should you consider when placing microphones? size and character of the room, the number and location of speakers, and types of microphones available What type of microphones are always preferred for use? cardioid microphones In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones should be part of the emergency equipment? omnidirectional microphones What is the reporters responsibility? ensure that every speaker is audible in the recording and secure microphones to minimize trip hazards What are the best ways to test the microphones? speak into the microphone and identify it or lightly scrape its screen with your finger Why is an acoustically "dead" room preferred for electronic reporting? it picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and reduce echoes What is the ROLE of a court reporter? to capture and preserve the verbatim record by recording proceedings with an analog or digital system as well as take simultaneous annotations to identify important case events such as identifying speakers, unusual jargon, proper nouns, and key terms