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CTS · Question #196

When a presenter is using a headworn wireless microphone, the sound technician notices a great deal of plosives and breath noise. To correct this problem, the technician should:

The correct answer is D. Adjust the position of the microphone and use a windscreen. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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Question

When a presenter is using a headworn wireless microphone, the sound technician notices a great deal of plosives and breath noise. To correct this problem, the technician should:

Options

  • AAsk the speaker to talk more quietly
  • BAdjust the microphone wireless transmitter gain
  • CChange from an omnidirectional to a cardioid capsule
  • DAdjust the position of the microphone and use a windscreen

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    11% (3)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    78% (21)

Topics

#headworn microphone#plosives#breath noise#microphone placement

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