Condenser Microphone (Q30526)
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The condenser microphone was invented at Western Electric in 1916 by E. C. Wente.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Condenser Microphone | The condenser microphone was invented at Western Electric in 1916 by E. C. Wente. |
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Condenser Microphone
1916 (English)
The condenser microphone was invented at Western Electric in 1916 by E. C. Wente. A moving diaphragm and a static plate act as a condenser (now called a capacitor), and the changing capacitance converts sound vibrations into an electrical signal.
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