Effective Microphone Techniques for Speakers
Content Self Test
Please choose one letter that best answers each of the ten questions on a separate piece of paper. Upon completion check your answers.
1. A good microphone working distance (between the microphone and mouth) is:
A. 7-9 inches
B. 1-3 inches
C. 4-6 inches
D. 10-12 inches
2. Miniature clip-on microphones should ideally be placed:
A. On a shirt lapel
B. As close to the mouth as possible
C. As close to waist as possible
D. In the center of the chest
3. Microphones with Cardioid pattern are best used for:
A. Persons that talk very loudly
B. Symphonic recording
C. Persons that have very soft voices
D. By speech presenters whenever possible
4. To reduce risk of feedback, the best place to use a microphone is:
A. Directly in front of a loudspeaker
B. Alongside a loudspeaker
C. Only from the side of the stage
D. Behind, or as far away as practical from a loudspeaker
5. Wireless microphone batteries should be replaced:
A. Weekly
B. Before any important speech
C. Daily
D. Only after the microphone stops working
6. An Omnidirectional microphone would be the first choice for:
A. Symphonic music
B. Speeches given indoors
C. Speeches given outdoors
D. A speakers podium
7. P-pops are best avoided by:
A. Speaking across the microphone
B. Speaking very softly
C. Avoiding all words with P's and B's
D. Having a glass of water before you speak
8. Most Wireless microphones use which type of battery?
A. D cell
B. C cell
C. AA
D. 9 volt
9. If the sound system is not working, what should be checked?
A. That it is plugged in and switched on
B. That the volume control is turned up
C. If a separate speaker is used, that it is connected
D. If a Wireless microphone is used, that both switches are on
E. All of the above
10. Microphone stands need adjusting only when:
A. The speaker is soft spoken
B. The speaker yells
C. The microphone is further than 6" from the speaker
D. The audience complains
Content Self Test Answers
Correct answers to each question are in Bold type.
1. A good microphone working distance (between the microphone and mouth) is:
A. 7-9 inches
B. 1-3 inches
C. 4-6 inches
D. 10-12 inches
2. Miniature clip-on microphones should ideally be placed:
A. On a shirt lapel
B. As close to the mouth as possible
C. As close to waist as possible
D. In the center of the chest
3. Microphones with Cardioid pattern are best used for:
A. Persons that talk very loudly
B. Symphonic recording
C. Persons that have very soft voices
D. By speech presenters whenever possible
4. To reduce risk of feedback, the best place to use a microphone is:
A. Directly in front of a loudspeaker
B. Alongside a loudspeaker
C. Only from the side of the stage
D. Behind, or as far away as practical from a loudspeaker
5. Wireless microphone batteries should be replaced:
A. Weekly
B. Before any important speech
C. Daily
D. Only after the microphone stops working
6. An Omnidirectional microphone would be the first choice for:
A. Symphonic music
B. Speeches given indoors
C. Speeches given outdoors
D. A speakers podium
7. P-pops are best avoided by:
A. Speaking across the microphone
B. Speaking very softly
C. Avoiding all words with P's and B's
D. Having a glass of water before you speak
8. Most Wireless microphones use which type of battery?
A. D cell
B. C cell
C. AA
D. 9 volt
9. If the sound system is not working, what should be checked?
A. That it is plugged in and switched on
B. That the volume control is turned up
C. If a separate speaker is used, that it is connected
D. If a Wireless microphone is used, that both switches are on
E. All of the above
10. Microphone stands need adjusting only when:
A. The speaker is soft spoken
B. The speaker yells
C. The microphone is further than 6" from the mouth
D. The audience complains