mike up

Prepare for broadcast

To mike up is to attach a microphone to someone, usually by clipping a small wireless unit to their clothing before a performance, interview, or broadcast: The sound tech miked up the guests before the show.

Also spelled mic up.

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soundcheck · hot mic · body mic · wireless · green room · news reporting · radio interview · studio · broadcasting · press conferences · interviews · preamp · boom operator · television production · sports commentary · concerts · mixer · recording

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equipment attachment

mike updisconnect

To break a connection

unwire · strip down

equipment application

mike updisconnect

To break a connection

unplug · mute · silence

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