noun
- unwanted noise or interference in electronic equipment, especially audio devices, caused by mechanical vibrations affecting components
Usage: technical; electronics
Examples
- The old amplifier suffered from microphonics when the floor vibrated.
- Engineers worked to reduce microphonics in the sensitive recording equipment.
- Microphonics in the vacuum tubes caused annoying background noise.
- The microphone stand’s vibrations created microphonics in the audio system.
- Proper isolation helps prevent microphonics in high-end audio gear.