In music, microphone means: A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so that it can be amplified or recorded. Dynamic and condenser microphones are the most common types.
In Turkish: mikrofon
How it is used
Usually shortened to 'mic' (pronounced 'mike'). Engineers place, set up or position a mic; you sing into the mic or 'step up to the mic'. Condenser mics usually need 48-volt phantom power.
Example sentences
Move the microphone a little closer to the guitar's sound hole.
We used a large-diaphragm condenser microphone for the vocals.
Common collocations
condenser microphone
dynamic microphone
set up a mic
mic stand
sing into the mic
Related terms
recordTo capture sound, such as a voice or an instrument, so that it can be played back, edited and released later.
vocalsThe singing parts of a piece of music, especially in pop, rock and jazz. The main singer sings the lead vocals, and others sing the backing vocals.
soundcheckA short session before a show, when the band plays on stage so that the sound engineer can set the levels for the audience and the monitors.
EQShort for equalisation or equaliser: adjusting the balance of low, mid and high frequencies in a sound, or the tool that does this.
reverbThe many quick reflections of sound in a space that make it sound roomy, or an effect that copies this, such as a hall, room or plate reverb.
