Capacitor Microphone (Noun)
Meaning
Microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The capacitor microphone uses a thin metal diaphragm as one of its plates to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
- In the studio, the sound engineer chose a capacitor microphone for its high sensitivity and detailed sound reproduction.
- The capacitor microphone's fixed plate and moving diaphragm work together to capture even the faintest sounds with great accuracy.
- The singer preferred to use a capacitor microphone during live performances due to its clear and crisp sound quality.
- A capacitor microphone is often used in recording studios to capture the subtleties of an instrument or a vocalist's performance.