microphones
Voice amplification devices
Microphones are devices that convert sound waves into electrical signals.
The technology enables recording, amplification, and transmission of audio—from studio vocals to phone conversations to public address systems.
Different types (condenser, dynamic, ribbon) suit different purposes.
Informally shortened to mic or mike: Is your mic on?
She grabbed the microphone and addressed the crowd.
Device that liquefies gases
- dynamicActive and changing
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- cardioidHeart-shaped geometric curve
- omnidirectionalReceiving from all sides
lavalier · shotgun · gooseneck · wireless · boom · handheld · headset · lapel
Electromagnetic wave receiver
- podcastEpisodic digital audio series
- livestreamReal-time internet broadcast
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
interview · talkshow · commentary · newscast · voiceover · studio · on-air · host
Live musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- karaokeSinging to backing tracks
- vocalsSung musical parts
- singerVocal music performer
frontman · standup · comedian · MC · emcee · speech · podium · lectern
Hidden listening device
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- eavesdropListen to private conversations
- hiddenKept out of sight
- covertIntentionally concealed
spy · parabolic · directional · intelligence · undercover · informant · recording · evidence
Hands-free audio device
- intercomShort-range voice transmitter
- walkie-talkiePortable handheld radio transceiver
- dictationOral text for writing
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
courtroom · testimony · deposition · interpreter · teleprompter · dispatch
condenser
Device that liquefies gases
omnidirectional · lavalier · shotgun · gooseneck · wireless · boom · handheld · headset · lapel · USB
radio
Electromagnetic wave receiver
- podcastEpisodic digital audio series
- livestreamReal-time internet broadcast
- announcerOne who introduces programs
anchor · interview · talkshow · commentary · newscast · voiceover · studio · on-air · host · correspondent
concert
Live musical performance
singer · frontman · standup · comedian · MC · emcee · speech · podium · lectern · monitor
wiretap
Hidden listening device
covert · spy · parabolic · directional · intelligence · undercover · informant · recording · evidence · whistleblower
speakerphone
Hands-free audio device
- intercomShort-range voice transmitter
- walkie-talkiePortable handheld radio transceiver
- dictationOral text for writing
transcription · courtroom · testimony · deposition · interpreter · teleprompter · dispatch
studio
Creative professional's workspace
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- isolationComplete separation from others
- trackingMonitoring location over time
overdub · voiceover · audiobook · dubbing · ADR · Foley · mixing · mastering · DAW · multitrack
- Auditorium Thingsstages, seating, aisles, balconies, projectors
- auditoriumsseats, seating, rows, aisles, stage
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
- event suppliestables, chairs, tents, banners, signs
- music gearguitar, amplifiers, piano, amps, keyboard
- newsroomsreporters, editors, anchors, producers, desks
microphonesspeakers
Audio output devices
loudspeakers · headphones · earphones · earbuds · monitors
microphonesspeakers
Audio output devices
headphones · earpieces · earphones · receivers · listening devices
- microphone standAdjustable audio equipment holder
- microphone feedbackSelf-amplifying sound loop
- hidden microphoneConcealed audio surveillance device
- hot microphoneAudio input unknowingly active
- microphone cableCord connecting voice pickup
- microphone inputAudio recording connection point