TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SUPERDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2005-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A microphone whose response pattern resembles a cardioid but is exaggerated along the axis of maximum response, so that it is highly sensitive in one direction and insensitive in all others.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Microphone dont la réponse de fréquence est semblable à celle d'un microphone cardioïde mais qui présente une atténuation élevée des sources hors axe, augmentant ainsi sa sensibilité aux sons en provenance d'une seule direction mais réduisant sa sensibilité à tous les autres sons.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: