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magneto-dynamic microphone

magneto-dynamic microphone

5.6
A device that uses a magnet and a wire coil to change sound into an electric signal
  • noun
  • /mæɡˈniːtoʊ daɪˈnæmɪk ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : micrófono magnetodinámico
  • A magneto-dynamic microphone is often favored for its durability and ability to handle high sound pressure levels.

Examples

  • Many vocalists prefer using a magneto-dynamic microphone because it performs well on stage.

  • The sound engineer set up a magneto-dynamic microphone for the live recording.

  • The magneto-dynamic microphone produces clear sound.

  • Many musicians prefer the magneto-dynamic microphone for live performances.

  • A magneto-dynamic microphone is often favored for its durability and ability to handle high sound pressure levels.

  • Many vocalists prefer using a magneto-dynamic microphone because it performs well on stage.

  • The sound engineer set up a magneto-dynamic microphone for the live recording.

Synonyms

microphone
vsmagneto-dynamic microphone
238 1.7

A device that changes sound into an electric signal for recording or amplification

is the electromagnetic induction variant rather than any general sound conversion device
mic
vsmagneto-dynamic microphone
  • Informal
194 3.5

A small object that changes sound into electricity for recording or making sound louder

is the technical term for the specific electromagnetic induction design
dynamic microphone
vsmagneto-dynamic microphone
  • Specialized
3.6

A microphone that uses a small magnet and wire to change sound into electric signals

has identical sense but uses a more technical compound name
moving-coil microphone
vsmagneto-dynamic microphone
  • Specialized
5.1

A device that turns sound into electric signals using a coil and magnet

is the broader induction type rather than this specific diaphragm and coil design

Surface Forms

magneto-dynamic microphone singular
magneto-dynamic microphones plural

Morphology

magneto-dynamic + microphone

The phrase is compositionally built from elements meaning 'magnetic/magnetism' + 'dynamic' modifying 'microphone' (a device that converts sound into signals), so the overall sense 'a microphone that uses magnetic/dynamic principles to convert sound' is directly inferable from the parts. Although somewhat technical, the semantic contribution of each constituent is regular and predictable, making the expression transparent to a learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

The noun magneto-dynamic microphone comes from a simple picture: magneto means 'magnet' and dynamic means 'movement'. Inside the microphone a small metal part moves near a magnet when sound hits it and this movement makes an electric signal, so the name refers to turning 'sound into an electrical signal'.