Microphones & Cables

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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


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