microphonics
/ˌmaɪkrəˈfɑnɪks/
noun
- Unwanted noise or signal caused by mechanical vibrations affecting electronic components.
- Microphonics can be a problem in sensitive audio recording equipment.
- To reduce microphonics, the engineer mounted the circuit board on rubber dampeners.
- The guitar amplifier produced microphonics when the tubes were tapped lightly.