It is commonly called a "dead cat" in the film industry and prevents mics from picking up wind as a low frequency hum.

When the ambient noise change drastically from shot to shot in one scene, what is being violated?

When using a zoom recorder how many times must you press the record button before it actually starts recording?

Before recording sound it is important do does this.

A member of the crew who operates the boom pole.

A device used to pick up sound. Is not recommended for a wide shot.

When the recording levels are too low and the VU meter bounces in the red.

What buttons must you press when switching from the zoom recorder mics to the boom pole?

When recording audio the sound that the audio person hears in their headphones is this.

A device used to dampen live audio spaces.

A device used to reduce the movement of a mic on a boom pole.

When the recording levels are too low and the VU meter is stuck in the mud.

What is it that the audio person should look at when recording.

When recording audio the level indicated by the VU meter is this.

A noise that is played before audio starts recording to calibrate equipment.

A device that measures the frequency of a sound wave.

When the audio is louder then intended.

When using the zoom recorder mics this device helps eliminate handling sounds from the operator.

When using a microphone, as opposed to a CD, what level is being used?

When one sets their audio to record a few decibels lower so that if the audio spikes it will not clip.

A device that measures the amplitude of a sound wave.

When the audio peaks over 0dB this happens.

When using any mics outside, including zoom recorder mics, what should always be used.

When using a CD, as opposed to a microphone, what level is being used.

A feature that will prevent to audio from overmodulating by lowering anything over 0dB.