AAERT Test Study - Summer 2026 Questions and Complete Solutions

AAERT Test Study - Summer 2026 Questions and Complete Solutions Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? - Correct Answer an acoustically "live" room What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? - Correct Answer obtaining a high quality recording What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? - Correct Answer the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain settings Sample Rate - Correct Answer for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so speech sounds are smooth and correctly represented Bit Rate - Correct Answer represents the amount of information, or detail that is stored per unit time of a recording Sample Rate - Correct Answer 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc. Bit Rate - Correct Answer usually 16 or 24 bits What are two types of microphones? - Correct Answer dynamic and condenser Unidirectional - Correct Answer single voice Omnidirectional - Correct Answer all directions What should you consider when placing microphones? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer cardioid microphones