microphonic
/ˌmaɪkrəˈfɑnɪk/
adjective
- 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.