Microphones & Cables
How many pins & holes do XLR's have?
3
What is Phantom Power?
A DC voltage used to power condenser microphones, usually 12V or 48V
Are TRS balanced or unbalanced?
Balanced
What are XLR's used for?
Balanced audio signals
What mic requires power?
Condesner
What does it mean to be a transducer?
Convert acoustical energy and convert it to electrical energy
What are the most robust, rugged, & durable mic?
Dynamic
What type of mics do we use in class?
Dynamic
What are the types of microphones?
Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbion, USB, Stereo
What does XLR stand for?
External Line Return
What has replaced RCA's?
HDMI's
What does HDMI stand for?
High Definition Multimedia Interface
Dynamic mics are best for why type of recordings?
Live Recordings
What type of signal does RCA have?
Mono
What type of signal does TRS have?
Mono and Stereo
Ribbon mics are best for what type of recordings?
Natural recordings ( acoustic guitar, vocals, etc. )
What type of power does a Condenser mic use?
Phantom Power
What does RCA stand for?
Radio Corporation of America
What is the most sensitive mic?
Ribbon
What mic is the most expensive?
Ribbon
What is the diaphragm?
Small thin piece of metal in the microphone
Condenser mics are best for what type of recordings?
Studio Recordings
Which cable includes standard sizes of 1/4 and 1/8?
TRS
What's the difference between TRS and TS cables?
TS are unbalanced and TRS are balanced
What does TRS stand for?
Tip Ring Sleeve
What are RCA's used for?
To carry audio or video signals
Are TS balanced or unbalanced?
Unbalanced
What does USB stand for?
Universal Service Bus
Types of cables?
XLR, 1/4 TRS, 1/8 TRS, RCA
