Study Guide – AAERT Graded A+

Study Guide – AAERT Graded A+ AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____ backups. ️One and Two When troubleshooting, where should you start? ️By checking that the headphones are working properly. Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT ️Ribbon What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC ️Mini A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is? ️An omnidirectional microphone True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo, which allows for a better audio recording ️True True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked with the recordings? ️False True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy ️False True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design. ️False What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings? ️Cloud, network drive, external hard drive What microphone is the most durable? ️Dynamic True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the chain, the headphones and moving toward the microphone? ️True True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel? ️False According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum? ️Four A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture? ️A single speaking participant What is the purpose of compressing audio files? ️To make large audio files smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet. The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be. ️Higher Why can't one of the attorneys and a witness share a channel of audio? ️Because they will be speaking to one another during Q & A. Transcriptionists won't be able to isolate their voices if they are on the same channel. What is the best quality of audio? ️48,000 HZ True or False: Condenser microphones are a good option for use in depositions? ️true What is something the digital court reporter should pay attention to during the proceeding when using a boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone? ️That the participant does not cover up the boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone. The cardioid pickup pattern, also known as __________________ is named after the Greek word