microphonic

/ˌmaɪkrəˈfɑnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the properties of a microphone; sensitive to sound vibrations.
    • The microphonic effect in the vacuum tube caused unwanted noise in the amplifier.
    • Some electronic components are microphonic and will pick up vibrations from nearby speakers.
    • The technician replaced the microphonic capacitor to eliminate the buzzing sound.
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