AVIXA CTS-D: Microphones Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

AVIXA CTS-D: Microphones Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Types of Microphones - Answer️️ -1. Handheld 2. Instrument 3. Lavalier 4. Head 5. Gooseneck 6. Boundary 7. PZM Microphone 8. Shotgun 9. Handheld Microphones - Answer️️ -Used mainly for speech or singing. Since it is constantly moved about it includes internal shock mounting to reduce handling noise. Can be held in the hand or mounted on a lectern or stand for hands-free operation. Lavalier Microphone (lav /lapel) - Answer️️ -It is a small microphone designed to be worn either around the neck or clipped to apparel. Can be attached directly to clothing, such as a necktie or lapel. Typically an electret type mic. Head Microphone (Headmic) - Answer️️ -Is a microphone that is attached to a small, thin boom and fitted around the ear Typically an electret type mic ©SOPHIABENNETT EXAM SOLUTIONS_2024/2025 Monday, September 2, 2024 12:59 PM Page | 2 Gooseneck Microphone - Answer️️ -Microphones that are used most often on lecterns and conference tables. The microphone is attached to a flexible or bendable stem, which comes in varying lengths. Shock mounts are available to isolate the microphone from table or lectern vibrations Boundary Microphone - Answer️️ -Microphone that relies on reflected sound from a surrounding surface. A boundary microphone sits directly on a table or surface. They are also called "surface mount microphones." they may be subject to papers accidentally being placed over them, laptops fans blowing on them, PZM Microphone - Answer️️ - Instrument Mic - Answer️️ - Electret Microphone - Answer️️ -A type of condenser microphone. It has prepolarized material which is applied to the microphone's diaphragm or backplate. This provides a permanent, fixed charge for one side of the capacitor configuration. This permanent charge eliminates the need for the higher voltage required for powering the typical condenser microphone, so it can be powered using small batteries and normal phantom power. Shotgun Microphones - Answer️️ -a long, cylindrical, highly sensitive, unidirectional microphone used to pick up sound from a great distance. Microphone Polar Response Types - Answer️️ -Only Cool Sam has Bacon ©SOPHIABENNETT EXAM SOLUTIONS_2024/2025 Monday, September 2, 2024 12:59 PM Page | 3 1. Omnidirectional 2. Cardioid 3. Super-Cardioid 4. Hyper-Cardioid 5. Bi-Directional Omnidirectional Mic - Answer️️ -Sound pickup is uniform in all directions., 360 degree coverage angle, no null angle Cardioid Microphone (unidirectional) - Answer️️ -Pickup is from the front of the microphone only (one direction) in a specific pattern. It rejects sounds coming from the side but the most rejection is at the rear of the microphone. Has a heart shaped