sound pickup

noun

Meaning

The process or capability of a microphone or transducer to capture and convert acoustic waves into electrical signals.

Examples

This high-end microphone is designed for superior sound pickup in noisy environments.
The sound pickup on this budget camera is quite muffled and lacks clarity.

Synonyms: audio capture, sound recording, acoustic reception

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sound pickup

noun

Pronunciation: /saʊnd ˈpɪk.ʌp/

Definition

The process or capability of a microphone or transducer to capture and convert acoustic waves into electrical signals.

Examples

This high-end microphone is designed for superior sound pickup in noisy environments.
The sound pickup on this budget camera is quite muffled and lacks clarity.
To improve sound pickup for the interview, we used a lapel microphone instead of the camera's built-in one.

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