microphone.
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.
Meaning & usage
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.
A speaking trumpet or hearing trumpet; an acoustic device to concentrate or amplify sound.
Where this word comes from
From micro- + -phone.
To put one or more microphones on or in.
Where this word comes from
From micro- + -phone.
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