Identification should include equipment such as
• directional microphones (e.g., handheld mic)
• omnidirectional microphones (e.g., boom, lavalier)
• wireless microphone systems
• windscreens
• condenser vs. dynamic microphones
• field audio mixer
• cables and headphones
• slate (i.e., clapper).
Process/Skill Questions:
• What maintenance does a microphone require?
• What are the emerging trends in microphones?
• In what recording conditions should one choose one type of microphone over another?
• How is a slate used in audio?