Crystal Pickup (Noun)
Meaning
A cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The turntable's crystal pickup faithfully reproduced the sounds of vinyl records from decades past.
- In the early days of record players, crystal pickups were a popular choice for their durability and fidelity.
- A crystal pickup cartridge is a simple yet effective way to get high-quality sound from your phonograph.
- To restore his vintage record player, he needed to replace the worn-out crystal pickup with a new one.
- The engineer designed a crystal pickup that was optimized for the specific resonant frequency of the turntable's arm.