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Definition of microphone - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
audio devicedevice that changes sound into electrical signals for recording or amplifying
- He spoke into the microphone during the concert.
- The microphone captured every note of the singer's voice.
- He adjusted the microphone to reduce feedback.
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device that changes sound into electrical signals for recording or amplifying
Expressions with microphone
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support device that holds a microphone steady in one position
The singer adjusted the microphone stand before starting the song.
microphone that is turned on
The reporter didn't realize the hot microphone was capturing his comments.
microphone with a built-in radio transmitter
The singer used a radio microphone on stage.
microphone using a capacitor to convert sound to electrical signal
The condenser microphone captured the singer's voice beautifully.
microphone capturing sound from a specific direction
The directional microphone reduced the background noise significantly.
microphone using a thin metal ribbon to capture sound
The ribbon microphone is popular in recording studios.
microphone using a moving coil and magnet to turn sound into electricity
The singer used a dynamic microphone during the loud rock concert.
small microphone worn on the body
She clipped the lavalier microphone to her shirt before the presentation..
microphone held close to the mouth in noisy places
The pilot used a lip microphone to communicate clearly.
highly directional microphone capturing sound from a distance
The crew used a shotgun microphone for the outdoor scene.
microphone worn around the neck to pick up voice through vibrations
The tour guide used a throat microphone to address the group clearly.
sound pickup device sending audio to a receiver without a connecting cable
The singer used a wireless microphone to move freely on stage.
type of microphone using carbon granules to convert sound into electrical signals
The old radio station still used a carbon microphone for broadcasts..
microphone with crystal generating voltage from sound waves
He explained how the crystal microphone worked in the old setup.
Origin of microphone
Greek, mikros (small) + phone (sound)
Terms with microphone included in their meaning
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audio device
device with headphones and microphone for communication
entertainment
bar where people sing with a microphone
audio setup
setup including microphone, screen, and speakers for karaoke
audio equipment
short for microphone
technology
used to check if a microphone or sound system works
technology
used to check if a microphone or audio device works
technology
used to check if a microphone is working
audio
used to check if a microphone or audio works
technology
used to check if a microphone or audio system works
sound
high-pitched noise from a microphone and speaker loop
audio
informal term for microphone
audio check
check if a microphone is working by speaking into it
media
movable pole for microphone or camera support
sound recording
sound picked up by an unintended microphone
film production
long pole holding a microphone for filming
audio equipment
microphone capturing sound from one direction
technology
doorbell with camera, microphone, and remote control by app
surveillance
hidden microphone for spying
sound recording
sound picked up by a microphone from unintended source
surveillance device
hidden microphone worn on the body for surveillance
film
person handling microphone for sound recording in films
broadcasting
microphone unintentionally left on capturing audio
sound engineering
small microphone attached to clothing for hands-free use
portable microphone
small microphone clipped to clothing for hands-free use
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- French:microphone, ...
- German:Mikrofon, ...
- Italian:microfono, ...
- Spanish:micrófono, ...
- Portuguese:microfone, ...
- Chinese:麦克风, ...
- Japanese:マイク, ...
- Arabic:مِيكْرُوفُون, ...
- Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹפוֹן, ...
- Russian:микрофон, ...
- Ukrainian:мікрофон, ...
- Hindi:माइक, ...
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