dynamic microphone
- noun
- /ˈdaɪnæmɪk ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
- Specialized
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micrófono dinámico
- The singer chose a dynamic microphone for the live performance due to its durability and reliability.
Examples
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In studio recordings, the producer preferred a dynamic microphone for capturing vocals with a warm, traditional sound.
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A new dynamic microphone that uses an internal processor to produce the harsh, midrange-heavy sound of a guitar pickup.
Blog text (18) -
To accommodate differences between two types of microphones—a "dynamic microphone" and a "condenser microphone"—a feature called Phantom Power is often included on mixers.
Academic text (2012) -
Due to their rugged design, dynamic microphones are commonly used in environments like concerts where durability is essential.
Synonyms
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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
A device that uses a magnet and a wire coil to change sound into an electric signal
A device that turns sound into electric signals using a coil and magnet
A device that turns sound into an electrical signal
How Sensitive
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4.1
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
A B1 learner who knows 'dynamic' and 'microphone' will understand this as a type/kind of microphone (i.e., a microphone with some salient ‘dynamic’ property), so the compound is partly compositional. However the specific technical meaning (electromagnetic induction, typical uses and durability) is specialized and not derivable from the common sense meaning of 'dynamic', so full interpretation requires prior exposure. The naming pattern is cross-linguistically common (e.g., Spanish 'micrófono dinámico'), which aids partial transparency.
Etymology
Dynamic microphone gets its name from the word dynamic meaning 'movement' because a small part inside moves when sound hits it and that movement makes an electric signal. That's why dynamic microphones are tough and work well with 'loud' instruments and on stage.