A microphone is a device used to capture and amplify human voice.
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- A device that converts sound into electrical signals.
- Essential for singing, recording, and communication.
- Commonly referred to as a microphone or talk-tube.
Overview
- 1概述：麦克风（Microphone）常被称为话筒或传声器。它是现代多媒体技术的核心组件之一，能够捕捉空气中的振动并将其转化为电子数据。2) 使用模式：麦克风通常连接在电脑、音响系统或智能手机上。使用时，用户需将其靠近声源，以确保声音清晰度。3) 常见语境：在KTV唱歌、进行网络视频会议、录制播客或在大型舞台上演讲时，麦克风都是必不可少的工具。4) 类似词汇对比：‘话筒’是麦克风的中文书面语，二者完全通用；‘扩音器’则侧重于声音放大功能，而麦克风侧重于声音采集。
Examples
请把麦克风拿近一点。
everydayPlease bring the microphone closer.
会议室的麦克风系统出了故障。
formalThe microphone system in the conference room malfunctioned.
这个麦克风音质真不错！
informalThis microphone has great sound quality!
研究人员使用了高灵敏度麦克风进行采样。
academicResearchers used high-sensitivity microphones for sampling.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
开麦
Unmute / Turn on the mic
闭麦
Mute / Turn off the mic
麦克风测试
Mic check
Often Confused With
An amplifier (扩音器) makes sound louder, whereas a microphone (麦克风) is the input device that captures the sound first.
Headphones (耳机) are for listening to sound, while microphones (麦克风) are for speaking into.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term '麦克风' is used in both formal and informal settings. In very casual speech, young people often shorten it to just '麦'. Always ensure you distinguish between an input device (microphone) and an output device (speaker).
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes confuse '麦克风' with '音响'. Remember that '麦克风' is for inputting sound, while '音响' is for outputting sound. Also, do not say '开麦克风' when you mean 'turn on the volume'.
Tips
Positioning for the best sound quality
Keep the microphone at a slight angle to your mouth. This prevents plosive sounds like 'p' and 'b' from causing distortion.
Avoid feedback loops
Never point a microphone directly at a speaker. This creates a high-pitched screeching noise known as audio feedback.
Karaoke culture in East Asia
Karaoke is a massive social activity. Using a microphone confidently in public is often seen as a sign of being outgoing.
Word Origin
The word is a direct phonetic transliteration of the English word 'Microphone'. It was adopted into Chinese during the 20th century as Western audio technology became popular.
Cultural Context
Microphones are deeply tied to the rise of pop culture and karaoke in China. The quality of a microphone is often a status symbol for professional singers and streamers.
Memory Tip
Think of '麦克风' as 'My-ke-feng'. Imagine a 'Mike' (the name) holding a 'phone' to sing.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions它们没有区别。麦克风是英语Microphone的音译，而话筒是中文的正式称呼。
通常是因为连接线接触不良、周围环境有电磁干扰，或者是麦克风灵敏度设置过高。
通常建议保持5-10厘米的距离，这样既能保证声音清晰，又不会产生喷麦声。
可以通过USB接口直接插入，或者使用3.5mm音频插孔连接对应的粉色麦克风接口。
Test Yourself
他在舞台上拿起了___，开始唱歌。
麦克风是用于唱歌的采集设备。
在大型会议室进行演讲时，应该使用什么？
演讲需要扩音，必须使用麦克风。
麦克风 / 坏了 / 我的 / 昨天
中文语序通常是主语+时间+谓语。
Score: /3
Summary
A microphone is a device used to capture and amplify human voice.
- A device that converts sound into electrical signals.
- Essential for singing, recording, and communication.
- Commonly referred to as a microphone or talk-tube.
Positioning for the best sound quality
Keep the microphone at a slight angle to your mouth. This prevents plosive sounds like 'p' and 'b' from causing distortion.
Avoid feedback loops
Never point a microphone directly at a speaker. This creates a high-pitched screeching noise known as audio feedback.
Karaoke culture in East Asia
Karaoke is a massive social activity. Using a microphone confidently in public is often seen as a sign of being outgoing.
Examples
4 of 4请把麦克风拿近一点。
Please bring the microphone closer.
会议室的麦克风系统出了故障。
The microphone system in the conference room malfunctioned.
这个麦克风音质真不错！
This microphone has great sound quality!
研究人员使用了高灵敏度麦克风进行采样。
Researchers used high-sensitivity microphones for sampling.
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