AAERT Known Previous Test Questions Part 4 with Complete Solutions.

Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? - ANSWER-an acoustically "live" room What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? - ANSWER-obtaining a high quality recording What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? - ANSWER-the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain settings Sample Rate - ANSWER-for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so speech sounds are smooth and correctly represented Bit Rate - ANSWER-represents the amount of information, or detail that is store per unit time of a recording Sample Rate - ANSWER-44.1 khz, 48khz, etc. Bit Rate - ANSWER-usually 16 or 24 bits What are two types of microphones? - ANSWER-dynamic and condenser Unidirectional - ANSWER-single voice Omnidirectional - ANSWER-all directions What should you consider when placing microphones? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-cardioid microphones In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones should be part of the emergency equipment? - ANSWER-omnidirectional microphones What is the reporters responsibility? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-it picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and reduce echoes