Chapter 6 "The Sound Track"

1. Of the various microphones, which types are most frequently used to cover news events? Compare the strengths and weaknesses of each type.

• Dynamic Microphones produce high fidelity sound at reasonable cost and are among the most rugged units of all.
• Ribbon Microphones can be warm sounding and are commonly encountered in announce booths and radio stations.
• Condensed microphone requires power. The diaphragm acts as one of the two plates of a capacitors in an electronic circuit.

4. Discuss the typical uses of handheld, lavaliere, and shotgun microphones in news applications.

• The handheld lavaliere is small and clips to the speaker's clothes or can be taped to the speaker's chest and are easily hidden. 
• Shotgun microphones pick up sounds from narrow areas in front of the microphone. The name of this microphone comes from it's resemblance of a miniature shotgun barrel.

6. When you work with news subjects, what considerations are most important to remember in concealing the miniature microphone beneath their clothing or in other personal effects?
Firstly, that concealing the microphone is a form of art in itself. Also that by doing so, be sure to have a good legitimate reason.

7. Overall, what are the most important considerations to follow if you are to achieve good quality sound in the field?
Be able to listen for sound and know the difference between what's acceptable and what isn't. BE able to identify any hiss, buzz, booms, or too low sounds.

8. Explain why it is essential for the photojournalist or soundperson to constantly monitor sound in the field with earphones.
To avoid distortion. If you don't monitor sound you won't know whether or not the sound is really good enough for broadcasting.

9. Discuss the full range of techniques you can use to reduce wind noise in the field. 

• Acoustic foam and Windscreens, both allow breath to pass through easily. 
• Zeppelin or blimp- these work in higher winds and create large pockets of still air in the microphone.
• High pass or low cut filter can be installed in the microphone line to diminish wind, air conditioning, and other low frequency noises.

13. Explain the role of nat sound n helping lend a sense of realism to television news stories.
Nat sound can be used as a story telling tool that all sound other than speech occurs naturally in our environments.