capacitance microphone

  • 1microphone — mi cro*phone (m[imac] kr[ o]*f[=o]n), n. [Micro + Gr. fwnh sound, voice: cf. F. microphone.] (Physics) An instrument for converting sounds into electrical signals, for the purpose of recording or amplifying the sounds. It produces its effects in… …

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  • 2Microphone — For the indie film, see Microphone (film). Microphones redirects here. For the indie band, see The Microphones. A …

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  • 3microphone — /muy kreuh fohn /, n. an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound. [1875 80; MICRO , in sense enlarging (extracted from MICROSCOPE) + PHONE] * * * Device… …

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  • 4Microphone Impedance — F/A/V The nominal load impedance for a microphone indicates the optimum matching load which utilizes the mike s characteristics to the fullest extent. Impedance is a combination of dc resistance, inductance and capacitance, which act as… …

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  • 5condenser microphone — noun microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves • Syn: ↑capacitor microphone • Hypernyms: ↑microphone, ↑mike * * * noun : a microphone in which the sound waves cause a… …

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  • 6Condenser Microphone — F/A/V The simplest type of microphone in which the capacitance (electrical charge) is varied by sound, causing movement in one plate (diaphragm) in relation to a fixed backplate. (Sound) …

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  • 7Electronic tuner — Pocket sized Korg chromatic LCD tuner, with simulated analog indicator needle The term electronic tuner can refer to a number of different things, depending which discipline you wish to study. In the Discipline of radio frequency electronics an… …

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  • 8ÉLECTRO-ACOUSTIQUE — En acoustique comme en tant d’autres domaines, l’électricité a acccompli une révolution: véhicule de l’information aux propriétés remarquables, elle a permis de résoudre des problèmes restés sans solution depuis des millénaires et a ainsi donné… …

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  • 9Variable capacitor — Rotary variable capacitor A variable capacitor (also known as a variable air condenser ) is a capacitor whose capacitance may be intentionally and repeatedly changed mechanically or electronically. Variable capacitors are often used in L/C… …

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