microphones

/ˈmaɪkrəfoʊnz/

Meanings

noun

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

Examples :

"The singer adjusted the microphones before the band started playing, ensuring everyone could hear the vocals clearly. "

verb

To put one or more microphones on or in.

Examples :

"The sound engineer will microphone the singer before the concert begins. "

sound technology electronics communication media

Related Words

amplifier noun

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/

Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.

"The music amplifier made the quiet guitar solo much louder for the concert audience. "

recorded verb

/ɹə-/ /-əd/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

adjusted verb

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

engineer noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"My brother is an engineer; he designs and builds bridges. "

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

broadcast noun

/ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The morning news broadcast was interrupted by an important announcement about the school closure. "

microphone noun

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

"The teacher used the microphone to project her voice clearly to all the students in the large classroom. "

electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

transducer noun

/trænsˈduːsər/ /trænzˈduːsər/

A device that converts energy from one form into another.

"The microphone is a transducer that changes sound waves into electrical signals so we can record voices. "

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "