capacitor mike
- noun
- /kəˈpæsɪtər maɪk/
- Specialized
:
micrófono de condensador
- The studio uses a capacitor mike to achieve high-fidelity recordings of vocals.
Examples
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Many podcasters prefer a capacitor mike due to its sensitivity to subtle sounds.
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I bought a new capacitor mike for my recording studio.
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He replaced the old dynamic mic with a new capacitor mike for better clarity.
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The capacitor mike captures sound very clearly.
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Many podcasters prefer a capacitor mike due to its sensitivity to subtle sounds.
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The studio uses a capacitor mike to achieve high-fidelity recordings of vocals.
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He replaced the old dynamic mic with a new capacitor mike for better clarity.
Synonyms
238
1.7
A device that changes sound into an electric signal for recording or amplification
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3.5
A small object that changes sound into electricity for recording or making sound louder
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5.2
A small device people speak into so others can hear
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4.9
A sensitive microphone that uses metal plates to turn sound into electrical signals and needs external power
A microphone that uses two metal plates, one that moves, to change sound into electrical signals
A sensitive studio microphone that gives very clear, detailed sound
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a microphone that uses a capacitor' is directly and compositionally derived from 'capacitor' + 'mike' as a noun–noun compound where the first noun specifies the type or component of the second. This is a common and predictable English formation (and parallels exist in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The noun capacitor mike comes from the small electric part called a capacitor inside the microphone, made of two metal plates with a thin moving plate between them that moves when sound hits it. That's why a capacitor mike is 'sensitive' and used to pick up quiet, clear sounds for high-quality recordings.