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Transducers

Transducers

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Transducers

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- [Instructor] An important term in this conversation is transducer. A transducer converts one form of energy into another, which is exactly what every microphone does. The microphone converts acoustical energy, airwaves, into electrical energy, varying voltage. Each mic type converts acoustical energy into electrical energy in a unique way. Understanding the operational principle of each mic type reveals a lot about why specific microphones are great choices for a range of recording and live sound applications.

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