mic check
Pre-speech sound verification
Mic check is a test of a microphone before an event to ensure it's working properly, often done by speaking into it: Mic check, one two, one two.
The phrase also serves as a call-and-response technique at protests—one person shouts "mic check" and the crowd repeats their words, amplifying messages without electronic equipment.
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
- testingExamining to evaluate
- one-twoSequential striking pair
- one two threeInitial counting sequence
- audioTransmitted sound content
sound system · PA system · public address · feedback · stage · speaker · amplifier · levels · tap · volume · static · live · karaoke · podium · stand-up comedy · rally · protest · hype
- sound testingbalance test, mono test, test tone, frequency response
- tech rehearsal
- checkspaycheck, preflight, final review, checkup, checklist
- Pre-showwarm-up, soundcheck, rehearsal, opening act, preview
- stagecraftstage left, stage right, center stage, downstage, upstage
- Concert Preprehearsal, tuning, setlist, lighting setup, stage setup
mic checklive performance
Unrecorded staged entertainment
showtime · the real thing · main event · on air · opening number
mic checkall clear
Signal danger has passed
ready to go · confirmed · green light · wrap
mic, check, mike, mics, mikes, miked, miking, microphone, microphones