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microphone

/ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/

/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/

microphonenoun

microphones

/ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/

/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/

Translations

микрофон

She adjusted the microphone before starting her speech.

Она настроила микрофон перед началом своей речи.

Definitions

An instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.

The singer adjusted the microphone before starting her performance.

A device used in broadcasting and recording to capture sound.

The radio host spoke clearly into the microphone during the live show.

Synonyms

mic

mike

transducer

audio input device

microphoneverb

microphoned

Past Simple

microphoned

Past Participle

microphoning

Gerund

Definitions

To equip, fit, or record with a microphone.

The technicians microphoned each actor before the rehearsal.

Synonyms

pick up

put on a microphone

wire (up)

microphoneadjective

/ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/

Attributive use: e.g., "microphone stand"

Definitions

Relating to or intended for use with a microphone.

She bought a microphone cable and other microphone accessories.

Synonyms