Quiz for Microphones 101
1. Two microphones should always be used on a podium or lectern.
True False
2. The "Wrong Microphone Dilemma" can be avoided with some thought and organization.
3. Wireless microphone systems can operate on shared channels or frequencies.
4. Handheld microphones usually have their bass frequencies rolled-off.
5. An instrument microphone normally has a flat frequency response.
6. A microphone is like a vacuum cleaner - it "sucks-in" sound.
7. A "signal dropout" only occurs when the transmitter is greater than 100 feet from the receiver.
8. A 1/3 octave band equalizer can help adjust the speaker system response to maximize gain-before-feedback.
9. If feedback is heard, the talker should always speak softer.
10. The dynamic microphone is the most common type of modern microphone.
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