AAERT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS9
In order to insure a good quality recording the minimum number of channels recommended for
court proceedings is - ANSWERS-Four
When doing channel distribution, primary consideration should be given to? - ANSWERS-which
participants are likely to speak at the same time.
Standard Formal Hearings - ANSWERS-A proceeding with a presiding official, witness(es),
plaintiff's or complainant's attorney (or petitioner or state), and defendant's attorney (or
respondent).
How should the presiding official, the witness, and each of the two counsel tables be assigned
their channels? - ANSWERS-should always be assigned to different channels, never lumped
together or combined.
Out of the Witness, Presiding Offcial, Defendant, Clerk, and Plaintiff; which two can be placed in
the same channel and why? - ANSWERS-Witness and Clerk because they will most likely not
speak at the same time.
What channel is always available for jury voir dire, as no witness will be on the stand at that
time? - ANSWERS-Channel 2
What microphone pickup pattern is best for opening and closing statements to a jury? -
ANSWERS-Unidirectional microphone
The key to successful troubleshooting is having knowledge of how what? - ANSWERS-the flow
, that audio travels from start to end.
The first step in proper microphone placement is - ANSWERS-to take a visual assessment of the
room and know how many people will be present
In what order should you do basic troubleshooting on your equipment? - ANSWERS-
headphones, laptop, computer software system, microphone
Those who regularly set up for work in different locations must consider several factors -
ANSWERS-the size
and character of the room, the number and location of anticipated speakers, and the types of
microphones available for use.
Microphone placement from speaker - ANSWERS-within arm's length of the speaker on a solid
surface
Preferred microphone pickup pattern - ANSWERS-Cardioid microphones are always preferred
It is important that when placing your microphones, you are aware of - ANSWERS-tripping
hazards. It is your responsibility to secure microphones to minimize these hazards.
Steps for Setting up for a Recording - ANSWERS--Arrive early
-Select your location
-Select the participants' location
-Assess your room
-Assess microphone needs and channel distribution
-Assess microphone placement
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS9
In order to insure a good quality recording the minimum number of channels recommended for
court proceedings is - ANSWERS-Four
When doing channel distribution, primary consideration should be given to? - ANSWERS-which
participants are likely to speak at the same time.
Standard Formal Hearings - ANSWERS-A proceeding with a presiding official, witness(es),
plaintiff's or complainant's attorney (or petitioner or state), and defendant's attorney (or
respondent).
How should the presiding official, the witness, and each of the two counsel tables be assigned
their channels? - ANSWERS-should always be assigned to different channels, never lumped
together or combined.
Out of the Witness, Presiding Offcial, Defendant, Clerk, and Plaintiff; which two can be placed in
the same channel and why? - ANSWERS-Witness and Clerk because they will most likely not
speak at the same time.
What channel is always available for jury voir dire, as no witness will be on the stand at that
time? - ANSWERS-Channel 2
What microphone pickup pattern is best for opening and closing statements to a jury? -
ANSWERS-Unidirectional microphone
The key to successful troubleshooting is having knowledge of how what? - ANSWERS-the flow
, that audio travels from start to end.
The first step in proper microphone placement is - ANSWERS-to take a visual assessment of the
room and know how many people will be present
In what order should you do basic troubleshooting on your equipment? - ANSWERS-
headphones, laptop, computer software system, microphone
Those who regularly set up for work in different locations must consider several factors -
ANSWERS-the size
and character of the room, the number and location of anticipated speakers, and the types of
microphones available for use.
Microphone placement from speaker - ANSWERS-within arm's length of the speaker on a solid
surface
Preferred microphone pickup pattern - ANSWERS-Cardioid microphones are always preferred
It is important that when placing your microphones, you are aware of - ANSWERS-tripping
hazards. It is your responsibility to secure microphones to minimize these hazards.
Steps for Setting up for a Recording - ANSWERS--Arrive early
-Select your location
-Select the participants' location
-Assess your room
-Assess microphone needs and channel distribution
-Assess microphone placement
