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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
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"Its all the same: the same piano feel, the same microphone placement, the same tape machine, has been used on every single one of these tracks."

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Mr. Talarico stood on a simple stage with a single microphone and spoke in a practiced casual air, doing his best to seem Obamaesque with a Texas twang.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Darius Garland, microphone in hand, waited patiently at midcourt to speak before the Clippers tipped off their 2026-27 NBA season against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

OpenAI engineer and a hidden toilet paper-wrapped microphone.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

It helped me relax to hold an old Harry Potter wand I use as a fake microphone when I sing in private.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

We watch coders: And, yes, they’re coding with microphones, they’re coding with headsets, they’re speaking to their code.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The FAI is now conducting its own investigation by amassing high-quality footage of the match, including audio from pitchside microphones, in order to establish whether or not abuse was directed at Idah.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

She bought her first fridge with her earnings, as well as a karaoke machine, complete with flashing lights and two microphones, that occupies pride of place in her living room.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

Zito has been in touch with park technicians near his home, noting they are sitting with microphones and equipment to capture sonic readings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Later the authorities installed microphones and speakers in front of the glass, a marginal improvement.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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