What is another word for capacitor microphone?
Pronunciation: [kəpˈasɪtə mˈa͡ɪkɹəfˌə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
A capacitor microphone is a type of microphone that operates by using an electronic circuit to convert sound waves into an electrical signal. This type of microphone is also sometimes called a condenser microphone, electret microphone, or simply a cap mic. The term "condenser" is used because the microphone's capacitor element operates similarly to a capacitor in an electronic circuit. The term "electret" refers to the charge polarization process used in some capacitor microphone designs. Cap microphones are widely used in professional and amateur recording studios, live sound reinforcement, and broadcasting applications due to their high sensitivity and clarity.
