Crystal Microphone (Noun)
Meaning
A microphone in which sound waves vibrate a piezoelectric crystal that generates a varying voltage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineer carefully handled the crystal microphone to avoid damaging its sensitive components.
- The vintage crystal microphone was a prized possession among collectors of antique audio equipment.
- The musician's voice was amplified by the crystal microphone, which picked up every subtle nuance of her performance.
- The crystal microphone's high sensitivity made it ideal for recording delicate sounds in the studio.
- In the early days of radio broadcasting, crystal microphones were widely used due to their reliability and durability.