Associations to the word «Microphone»

Wiktionary

MICROPHONE, noun. A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.
MICROPHONE, verb. (transitive) To put one or more microphones on or in.

Dictionary definition

MICROPHONE, noun. Device for converting sound waves into electrical energy.

Wise words

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