capacitor microphone

/kəˌpæsədər ˌmaɪkrəˈfoʊn/
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Definitions of capacitor microphone
  1. noun
    microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves
    synonyms: condenser microphone
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    type of:
    microphone, mike
    device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
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