microphonics
nounEtymology From the adjective microphonic (“relating to the variations in electrical potential in response to sound waves”). By surface analysis, micro- + -phonics.
1
Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics 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
- microphony