microphones
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌfoʊnz// UK //mˈaɪkɹəfˌəʊnz// mi·cro·phones
n. tools that pick up sound and turn it into electrical signals. You use them to make your voice louder or to record music.
n. instruments that convert sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.
The singer stands close to the microphones.
Before the podcast started, the host checked that all the microphones were plugged in and recording clearly.
Modern recording studios utilize a variety of specialized microphones to capture the distinct tonal qualities of different instruments, from the deep resonance of a cello to the sharp crack of a snare drum.
Usage
The plural form of 'microphone'; often shortened to 'mics' in informal or technical contexts.