12 Questions

1. The InterviewLog in to your newsu.org account.Search for or follow the link to the class titled The Interview. Enroll in this class and read the instructions before starting the lesson. Follow the prompts until you finish the session.At the end of the session, please fill out the debriefing survey.Send a course report to chowsir23@gmail.com so I will know that you logged into and completed the course.2. Telling Stories with SoundLog in to newsu.org account.Search for or follow the link to the class titled Telling Stories with Sound. Enroll in this class and read the instructions before starting the lesson. Follow the prompts until you finish the session.

How do audio stories create a sense of place?

When people tell their stories, the interviwer creates a place for your listeners to relate to. Since radio interviews are limited to the voice being broadcasted. Listerners can't really see what the person look like.

What is the difference between primary and secondary sound sources?

The primary elections happens beofore secondary elections because each parties must have to elect who will represents them. For example Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

What are some purposes for the ‘pre-interview’?

The purpose of a pre-interview is because you need to check and test out your equpitment. Besides thay you must also test out and do a pre-questioning to your interwer. The reason why you do this before the acutal interview because you don't want the person being interviewd getting offended.

Name the five basic types of microphones.

1. Make sure the aduio is adjusted.

2. In a enviroment that is quiet place.

3. Add a external mic, don't use the build in mic.

4. Pre-record.

5. Test the equipment.

Which type of microphone is ideal for interviews of individual subjects out in public?

Portable mics are the best when traveling to different places.

What are the 3 types of digital recording devices?

1. MP3

2. MP4

3. WMA

What can you do if your subject is only answering “Yes”, “No” or “Maybe” to your questions?

When they say no, try to ask the question in another way. When they say yes, try to find out more information. When they say maybe, they might be thinking about the question. Explain to them what you mean.

What are some possible sources of “white noise” or unexpected sounds that may interfere with the quality of your recording?

White noise happens when the person is too close to the mic. You can prevent this by testing the mic before hand.

What is ambient sound?

Ambient noise level is the sound pressure level at a given location, normally specified as a reference level to study a new intrusive sound source.
What is natural sound? The sound that are around you.

Where can you get more information on fair and legal use of copyrighted music?

Get your information from sources like the free press. Or the cause itself. Take notes and record your interview for legal uses.

How can you make a voice-over sound natural?

You can make them sound natural by adjusting the balance of the tone in which the person is answering. For example: predict when they will get excited or mono-toned. Pay attention to long pauses, this is good when you are editing it. Make your interviwer feel relaxed.