Stereo Miking Techniques
Stereo Miking for Eric
- 1.
Which of the following is a coincident method?
- A.
AB
- B.
Blumlein
- C.
NOS
- D.
ORTF
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Blumlein -
- 2.
The phase reverse switch on the I/O module of the mixing console
- A.
Reverse the phase of the signal by 90 degrees
- B.
Reverse the phase of the signal by 180 degrees
- C.
Reverse the phase of the signal by 270 degrees
- D.
Reverse the phase of the signal by 360 degrees
- E.
Only works on condenser mics
Correct Answer
B. Reverse the phase of the signal by 180 degrees -
- 3.
Phase cancellation can occur when 2 microphone signals are summed together if the microphones are
- A.
Too far away from the source
- B.
Coincident
- C.
Both set to omnidirectional
- D.
Different makes and models
- E.
Different distance from the sound source
Correct Answer
E. Different distance from the sound source -
- 4.
The binaural recording method often uses
- A.
A microphone with four capsules
- B.
A spaced pair of microphones
- C.
A coincident pair of mics angled straight at sound source
- D.
The Decca Tree
- E.
A dummy head
Correct Answer
E. A dummy head -
- 5.
The stereo miking method that requires a decoding via a mixer is
- A.
MS
- B.
OSS
- C.
XY
- D.
AB
- E.
NOS
Correct Answer
A. MS -
- 6.
Our hearing allows us to localize low frequency sounds by responding to which of the following?
- A.
Inter-aural intensity differences
- B.
Inter-aural time differences
- C.
Inter-aural spectral differences
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Inter-aural time differences -
- 7.
Stereo LP phonograph records were introduced in
- A.
1969
- B.
1947
- C.
1957
- D.
1927
- E.
1983
Correct Answer
C. 1957 -
- 8.
The Decca Tree was created by engineers working for
- A.
Neumann
- B.
Carnegie Hall
- C.
Bell Labs
- D.
Disney
- E.
A record company
Correct Answer
E. A record company -
- 9.
When positioning microphones for the ORTF method, the mics should be
- A.
In the same vertical plane and at a 110 degree angle
- B.
In the same horizontal plane and at a 90 degree angle
- C.
7 inches apart and at a 110 degree angle
- D.
12 inches apart and at a 90 degree angle
- E.
8 inches apart and aimed directly at the sound source
Correct Answer
C. 7 inches apart and at a 110 degree angle -
- 10.
A method using a pair of microphones, placed 10 feet apart, would be known as
- A.
Decca Tree
- B.
AB
- C.
XY
- D.
Near coincident
- E.
ORTF
Correct Answer
B. AB -
- 11.
Which technique uses only intensity differences to create it's stereo image?
- A.
AB
- B.
Coincident techniques
- C.
Near coincident techniques
- D.
Binaural
- E.
SASS
Correct Answer
B. Coincident techniques -
- 12.
An advantage of the MS method over XY is
- A.
XY has very poor localization characteristics
- B.
The XY method is not mono compatible
- C.
MS can give a better high frequency response to sound sources directly in front of the array
- D.
XY is only good for sound sources with a wide large strero image
- E.
MS does not require the use of condensor microphones
Correct Answer
C. MS can give a better high frequency response to sound sources directly in front of the array -
- 13.
Which of the following is a coincident method?
- A.
AB
- B.
Binaural
- C.
NOS
- D.
ORTF
- E.
Blumlein
Correct Answer
E. Blumlein -
- 14.
The AB method can be used with which of the following types of microphones/pick up patterns?
- A.
Fig-8
- B.
Omni
- C.
Cardioid
- D.
Any polar pattern (as long as they're the same)
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Any polar pattern (as long as they're the same) -
- 15.
A basic Decca Tree configuration uses how many microphones?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 16.
When using the AB technique what will happen if your microphones are too far apart?
- A.
You will get severe phase cancellations in the 4Khz to 8Khz range
- B.
You will get a hole in the center of your stereo image
- C.
You will get a better low frequency response
- D.
You will narrow your stereo image
- E.
You will create a swirling vortex of death
Correct Answer
B. You will get a hole in the center of your stereo image -
- 17.
Which method uses two omni mics separated by a sound absorbing disk.
- A.
OSS
- B.
Binaural Disk
- C.
NOS
- D.
Blumlein
- E.
ISS
Correct Answer
A. OSS -
- 18.
With an AB miking method, the polar patterns selected would depend on
- A.
How much audience or ambience is desired
- B.
The sound characteristics to the sides of the mic
- C.
The sound characteristics behind the mic
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 19.
Which of the following techniques would allow you to independantly adjust the center and side images (after it has been recorded)?
- A.
MS
- B.
ORTF
- C.
NOS
- D.
Faulkner
- E.
XY
Correct Answer
A. MS -
- 20.
Which of the following techniques could have the most phase cancellation problems?
- A.
AB
- B.
XY
- C.
SASS
- D.
ORTF
- E.
MS
Correct Answer
A. AB -
- 21.
We localize high frequency (2KHz and up) sound sources by using....
- A.
Inter-Aural Intensity differences
- B.
Inter-Aural Time differences
- C.
Phase differences
- D.
Panning
- E.
Aural-Visable Cognitive re-combination
Correct Answer
A. Inter-Aural Intensity differences -
- 22.
Which of the following techniques would have the best mono compatability?
- A.
AB
- B.
SASS
- C.
ORTF
- D.
MS
- E.
Decca Tree
Correct Answer
D. MS -
- 23.
Which technique would be best for capturing a performance in a room with good acoustics (a good sounding room), if you wanted to capture a lot of room with the mics?
- A.
XY
- B.
AB (ultra-cardioid)
- C.
OSS
- D.
MS (mid set to cardioid)
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. OSS -
- 24.
A main advantage of an XY technique over a spaced pair technique would be...
- A.
Better mono compatibility
- B.
A wider stereo image
- C.
Better high frequency response
- D.
Better low frequency response
- E.
Cooler name
Correct Answer
A. Better mono compatibility -
- 25.
Which of the following is an example of a near coincident technique?
- A.
MS
- B.
XY
- C.
AB
- D.
ORTF
- E.
None of these are near coincident
Correct Answer
D. ORTF -
- 26.
When using the XY technique, if the included angle of the capsules (pointing away from each other) is too narrow ...
- A.
You will end up with a mono signal
- B.
You will get a hole in the center of your stereo image
- C.
You will get phase cancellations in the 300Hz - 400Hz range
- D.
You will have to phase reverse the left channel
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
A. You will end up with a mono signal -
- 27.
Which technique provides good localization (placement of sound sources) characteristics and also provides a good sense of depth and space, and has reduced phase problems.
- A.
Any coincident technique
- B.
Any near coincident technique
- C.
A spaced pair
- D.
Any stereo-ambic technique
- E.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
B. Any near coincident technique -
- 28.
Which of the following techniques would use arrival time differences to create an openness in it's stereo images?
- A.
MS
- B.
XY
- C.
AB
- D.
Blumlein
- E.
Omni
Correct Answer
C. AB -
- 29.
The Faulkner technique is a stereo miking method which specifies...
- A.
2 omni mics, separated by the 3:1 rule, 0 deg. to the source
- B.
2 Unidirectional mics, a 6 inch spacing, 130 deg. angle
- C.
2 cardioid mics, no space between the mics, 90 deg. angle
- D.
2 Bidirectional mics, no space between the mics, 90 deg angle
- E.
2 bidirectional mics, 8 inches of space between the mics, 0 deg. to the source (facing straight forward)
Correct Answer
E. 2 bidirectional mics, 8 inches of space between the mics, 0 deg. to the source (facing straight forward) -
- 30.
Which technique requires 2 PZM mics seperated by a foam block?
- A.
Optimal Stereo Signal
- B.
NOS
- C.
Spaced pair
- D.
Decca Tree
- E.
Stereo Ambient Sampling System
Correct Answer
E. Stereo Ambient Sampling System -
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