Sound Design Sound Design MCQ 2

Question 1

Which microphone polar pattern captures sound equally from all directions?

Accepted Answer

Omnidirectional

Answer

Omnidirectional microphones pick up sound with equal sensitivity from every direction around the capsule.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a noise gate in audio processing?

Accepted Answer

Cut signals that fall below a set threshold

Answer

A noise gate silences audio that drops below a specified threshold, eliminating low-level background noise between sounds.

Question 3

In synthesis, what does an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) typically do?

Accepted Answer

Modulate parameters of a sound at sub-audio rates

Answer

An LFO oscillates at frequencies below 20 Hz, used to modulate pitch, filter cutoff, or amplitude to create effects like vibrato or tremolo.

Question 4

What distinguishes a convolution reverb from an algorithmic reverb?

Accepted Answer

Convolution uses impulse responses of real spaces while algorithmic synthesizes reverb mathematically

Answer

Convolution reverb convolves audio with an impulse response captured from a real acoustic space, whereas algorithmic reverb uses DSP algorithms to simulate room behavior.

Question 5

Which synthesis method uses additive combination of sine waves to recreate complex timbres?

Accepted Answer

Additive synthesis

Answer

Additive synthesis builds complex sounds by layering multiple sine waves at different frequencies and amplitudes, mimicking the harmonic series.

Sound Design Practice Test

Sound Design Practice Test

Sound Design Sound Design MCQ 2