Microphone | Definition

Microphone

A Microphone is a device for capturing sound to be recorded by a recording device. They generally come in two varieties, Dynamic Microphones and Condenser Microphones, as well as numerous shapes and sizes depending on the recording situation. All microphones rely on sound waves moving a diaphragm whereby the movements are converted into an audio signal.

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