Study Guide - AAERT Questions and Answers
AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____ backups.
One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start?
By checking that the headphones are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT
Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC
Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is?
An omnidirectional microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo, which allows for a
better audio recording
True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked with the
recordings?
False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy
False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design.
False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings?
Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
What microphone is the most durable?
Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the chain, the
headphones and moving toward the microphone?
True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel?
False
, According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum?
Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture?
A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files?
To make large audio files smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be.
Higher
Why can't one of the attorneys and a witness share a channel of audio?
Because they will be speaking to one another during Q & A. Transcriptionists won't be able to isolate
their voices if they are on the same channel.
What is the best quality of audio?
48,000 HZ
True or False: Condenser microphones are a good option for use in depositions?
true
What is something the digital court reporter should pay attention to during the proceeding when
using a boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone?
That the participant does not cover up the boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of
microphone.
The cardioid pickup pattern, also known as __________________ is named after the Greek word
kardioeides, which means heart shaped.
Unidirectional
What is the most common type of microphone connection?
XLR
True or False: Not all condenser microphones require electricity from a battery or phantom power?
False
Yes or No: If the digital reporter has an individual microphone on the witness and another one on the
interpreter, and then puts those two microphones on the same channel of audio, will the
transcriptionist be able to isolate the interpreter's audio?
No
The rejection zone is
The area outside of microphone pickup pattern
AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____ backups.
One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start?
By checking that the headphones are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT
Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC
Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is?
An omnidirectional microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo, which allows for a
better audio recording
True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked with the
recordings?
False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy
False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design.
False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings?
Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
What microphone is the most durable?
Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the chain, the
headphones and moving toward the microphone?
True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel?
False
, According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum?
Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture?
A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files?
To make large audio files smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be.
Higher
Why can't one of the attorneys and a witness share a channel of audio?
Because they will be speaking to one another during Q & A. Transcriptionists won't be able to isolate
their voices if they are on the same channel.
What is the best quality of audio?
48,000 HZ
True or False: Condenser microphones are a good option for use in depositions?
true
What is something the digital court reporter should pay attention to during the proceeding when
using a boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone?
That the participant does not cover up the boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of
microphone.
The cardioid pickup pattern, also known as __________________ is named after the Greek word
kardioeides, which means heart shaped.
Unidirectional
What is the most common type of microphone connection?
XLR
True or False: Not all condenser microphones require electricity from a battery or phantom power?
False
Yes or No: If the digital reporter has an individual microphone on the witness and another one on the
interpreter, and then puts those two microphones on the same channel of audio, will the
transcriptionist be able to isolate the interpreter's audio?
No
The rejection zone is
The area outside of microphone pickup pattern
