microphonics

microphonics

English

Etymology

From the adjective microphonic (“relating to the variations in electrical potential in response to sound waves”). By surface analysis, micro- +‎ -phonics.

Noun

microphonics (uncountable)

  1. (electronics) The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
  2. (dated) The science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

Synonyms

  • (translation of vibrations into electrical signal): microphony

References

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