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microphone

DEFINITIONS OF: microphone

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n device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

Synonyms:
mike
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a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly
capacitor microphone, condenser microphone
microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves
crystal microphone
a microphone in which sound waves vibrate a piezoelectric crystal that generates a varying voltage
directional microphone
a microphone that is designed to receive sound from a particular direction
spike mike
a contact microphone for listening through walls
cardioid microphone
a directional microphone with a cardioid pattern of sensitivity
Type of:
electro-acoustic transducer
a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa
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