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Avixa CTS Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

Which microphone type has a basic cardioid pick up pattern?
B) Type(b)
A) Type(a)
C) Type(c)
D) Type(d)

Avixa CTS Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for Avixa's CTS exam
Question #: 22
Topic #: 1
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Which microphone type has a basic cardioid pick up pattern?

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Suggested Answer: B

A cardioid microphone has a heart-shaped (or ''cardioid'') pick-up pattern that captures sound primarily from the front while rejecting sound from the rear. The pattern shown for Type(b) aligns with a typical cardioid response, featuring a coverage angle of approximately 131, which indicates its directional sensitivity towards the front and rejection from the back.

CTS Reference: AVIXA CTS Exam Guide, Chapter on Microphone Types and Polar Patterns; CTS Handbook, Section on Microphone Selection and Directional Patterns.


by Nettie at Apr 08, 2025, 07:52 PM

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Tamra
6 months ago
Type C has a different pattern, right?
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Zoila
7 months ago
Nope, it's Type A for sure!
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Anastacia
7 months ago
Wait, are you all sure about that?
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Luke
7 months ago
I thought Type B was the one with a cardioid pattern?
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Eliseo
7 months ago
Type A is definitely cardioid.
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Osvaldo
7 months ago
I know that cardioid microphones are great for isolating sound, but I can't remember which type matches that pattern.
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Antonio
8 months ago
I feel like Type B might be the right answer, but I can't recall the specifics about each type.
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Makeda
8 months ago
I remember practicing a question about microphone types, and I think Type A had a cardioid pattern.
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Devora
8 months ago
I think the cardioid pattern is typically associated with dynamic microphones, but I'm not sure which type it is.
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Juliann
8 months ago
I remember learning about the different mic types in class, but I'm drawing a blank on which one is cardioid. I'll have to use the process of elimination on the options.
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Lawrence
8 months ago
The cardioid pattern is a classic for vocal mics, so I'm guessing it's Type(a). The image gives a good visual reference to compare the pickup patterns.
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Benton
9 months ago
Hmm, the image shows the different microphone types, but I'm not totally sure which one has the cardioid pattern. I'll have to think this through.
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Adelaide
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the cardioid pick up pattern is associated with Type(a), but I'll double-check the image to confirm.
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Emmett
1 year ago
Type(d) might as well be called the 'omnidirectional' microphone. If I want to pick up the entire room, I'll use that. But for vocals, it's gotta be A.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
As a musician, I can tell you that the cardioid pattern is the industry standard. This is a no-brainer - A all the way!
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Lacey
1 year ago
Definitely A, cardioid is the basic pick up pattern for microphones.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
Yeah, cardioid is the most common type of microphone pattern.
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Glory
1 year ago
A all the way! Cardioid is the industry standard.
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Katheryn
1 year ago
I've used Type(c) before, and it didn't have the focused pickup I was looking for. Gotta go with A on this one.
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Joni
1 year ago
Type C didn't work for me either, Type A is definitely better.
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Claudio
1 year ago
I prefer Type B for a cardioid pick up pattern.
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Kip
1 year ago
I agree, Type A is the way to go for a focused pickup.
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Linn
1 year ago
The cardioid pattern is perfect for capturing clear vocals. Option A seems like the right choice here.
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Thea
1 year ago
Yes, cardioid pattern is great for reducing background noise and focusing on the sound source.
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Suzi
1 year ago
I agree, dynamic microphones typically have a cardioid pick up pattern.
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Rueben
1 year ago
Option A - Dynamic microphone
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James
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think Type(a) makes sense because cardioid mics are known for their directional pick up pattern.
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Rolande
1 year ago
I agree with Emerson, Type(a) has a cardioid pick up pattern.
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Emerson
1 year ago
I think the answer is Type(a).
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