microphone
microphone
Definition
micro·phone (mī′krə fōn′)
mi′cro·phon′ic (mī′krə fän′ik) adjective
microphone
Synonyms
microphone
n.
microphone (mic)
Telecom Definition
A device containing a transducer for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can then be amplified, transmitted, and output through a speaker. See also speaker and transducer.
microphone
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- rove: A cordless, wireless, radio or roving microphone has different microphone configurations.
- mute: It is used to mute the active microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
- attach: If you have a microphone attached to your computer you can record by clicking the ' Record ' button.
Adjective modifier
- directional: These high tech poles are used to enable the sound operators to reach any part of the audience with a directional microphone.
- built-in: A built-in microphone, which transmits sound across the Net, is also part of the package.
- omnidirectional: Both computers were connected to an omnidirectional microphone in the aviary.
- uni-directional: For example, projects based on a series of interviews in potentially noisy situations may best suit a uni-directional microphone.
- clip-on: Get close: Sit side-by-side and if you are using a clip-on microphone, put it about nine inches from the person's mouth.
- hand-held: Examples A classic style of microphone for speech recording in interview situations is a hand-held dynamic cardioid microphone.
Modifies a noun
- preamplifier: The microphone preamplifier has a wide dynamic range with very low noise and distortion.
- preamps: Record via balanced line inputs or built-in high-fidelity microphone preamps for studio-quality mics.
- headset: Another way is to utilize a microphone headset plugged into your computer.
- jack: A type of port that gets audio from a built-in microphone or a microphone jack.
- amplifier: The microphone amplifier is a 2 transistor direct coupled amplifier.
Noun used with modifier
- electret: An additional circular plate included an opening for the holding Electret microphone, flush mounted with the baffle plane.
- condenser: The phantom power is used to power condenser microphones.
- lapel: For one-to-one interviews indoors, the best microphone is a small tie clip or lapel microphone.
- cardioid: Examples A classic style of microphone for speech recording in interview situations is a hand-held dynamic cardioid microphone.
- headset: Talking to your computer for free If you have access to a headset microphone or standard microphone you can record voice notes within Windows.
- lectern: Our tiered theaters come supplied with a PA system and lectern microphone.
microphone Quotes
I paid for this microphone.
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