Contact Mike (Noun)
Meaning
A microphone designed to be used in contact with a source of sound (or with a resonating surface).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The contact microphone was attached to the guitar to capture its vibrations and amplify them through the effects pedals.
- A contact microphone is often used in experimental music to pick up unusual sounds from everyday objects.
- The musician used a contact microphone to record the sounds of the city, from the hum of the traffic to the chatter of pedestrians.
- The contact microphone was placed on the metal pipe to capture the resonant tones produced by the flowing water.
- The sound artist used a contact microphone to record the vibrations of the bridge, creating an immersive soundscape.