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Audio/Sound #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Speakers | an output device used with computer systems to produce audio that can be heard by the listener |
| Microphone | an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded. |
| Bidirectional microphone | microphone that picks up sound from two opposite directions |
| Boom microphone | a directional mic that is mounted on a boom arm and positioned just out of camera |
| Lavalier microphone (lapel) | a small microphone designed to pick up speech from a single person, typically attached to the subject's clothing with a specialized clip |
| Mounted microphone | a microphone that is attached to a stand or boom |
| Omnidirectional microphone | microphone that captures equally from all directions |
| Wireless microphone | a microphone that is not physically connected to a camera or recording equipment |