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.

Synonyms of sound pickup

Words with a similar meaning to sound pickup:

• audio capture
• sound recording
• acoustic reception

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