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MICROPHONE NOISE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- in-ear noise dosimeter
1, record 1, English, in%2Dear%20noise%20dosimeter
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IEND 2, record 1, English, IEND
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- in-ear audiodosimeter 3, record 1, English, in%2Dear%20audiodosimeter
correct, noun
- in-ear dosimeter 4, record 1, English, in%2Dear%20dosimeter
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device equipped with a miniature microphone or a probe microphone that measures, directly in their ear canal, a person's noise exposure. 3, record 1, English, - in%2Dear%20noise%20dosimeter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dosimètre de bruit intraauriculaire
1, record 1, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20de%20bruit%20intraauriculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- audiodosimètre intraauriculaire 1, record 1, French, audiodosim%C3%A8tre%20intraauriculaire
correct, masculine noun
- dosimètre intraauriculaire 2, record 1, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20intraauriculaire
correct, masculine noun
- DIA 2, record 1, French, DIA
correct, masculine noun
- DIA 2, record 1, French, DIA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil muni d'un microphone miniature ou d'une sonde microphonique qui mesure dans le conduit auditif d'une personne son exposition au bruit. 1, record 1, French, - dosim%C3%A8tre%20de%20bruit%20intraauriculaire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dosimètre de bruit intra-auriculaire
- audiodosimètre intra-auriculaire
- dosimètre intra-auriculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- noise dosimeter
1, record 2, English, noise%20dosimeter
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- audiodosimeter 2, record 2, English, audiodosimeter
correct, noun
- dosimeter 3, record 2, English, dosimeter
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A noise dosimeter is a small, light device that is worn by the worker with the microphone positioned above the outside edge of the wearer's shoulder, close to their ear. The dosimeter stores the noise level information and carries out an averaging process. 3, record 2, English, - noise%20dosimeter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- noise dosimetre
- audiodosimetre
- dosimetre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- audiodosimètre
1, record 2, French, audiodosim%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dosimètre de bruit 2, record 2, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20de%20bruit
correct, masculine noun
- dosimètre 3, record 2, French, dosim%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'audiodosimètre est un petit appareil léger qui est porté par le travailleur; il est muni d'un microphone placé au-dessus de l'arrondi de l'épaule, près de l'oreille. Cet appareil enregistre les niveaux sonores, dont il calcule la moyenne. 1, record 2, French, - audiodosim%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antinoise microphone
1, record 3, English, antinoise%20microphone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- differential microphone 2, record 3, English, differential%20microphone
correct
- noise-cancelling microphone 1, record 3, English, noise%2Dcancelling%20microphone
correct
- noise cancelling microphone 3, record 3, English, noise%20cancelling%20microphone
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
noise cancelling microphone : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - antinoise%20microphone
Record 3, Key term(s)
- anti-noise microphone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Radiodiffusion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microphone antibruit
1, record 3, French, microphone%20antibruit
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- microphone différentiel 2, record 3, French, microphone%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- microphone suppresseur de bruit 3, record 3, French, microphone%20suppresseur%20de%20bruit
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- microphone éliminateur de bruit 3, record 3, French, microphone%20%C3%A9liminateur%20de%20bruit
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- microphone pour milieu bruyant 4, record 3, French, microphone%20pour%20milieu%20bruyant
masculine noun
- microphone pour ambiance bruyante 4, record 3, French, microphone%20pour%20ambiance%20bruyante
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microphone pour locuteur conçu pour réduire la captation des bruits parasites. 4, record 3, French, - microphone%20antibruit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microphone antibruit; microphone différentiel : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 5, record 3, French, - microphone%20antibruit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
microphone suppresseur de bruit; microphone éliminateur de bruit : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 3, French, - microphone%20antibruit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Radiodifusión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrófono supresor de ruido
1, record 3, Spanish, micr%C3%B3fono%20supresor%20de%20ruido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- micrófono de cancelación del ruido 1, record 3, Spanish, micr%C3%B3fono%20de%20cancelaci%C3%B3n%20del%20ruido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- micrófono antirruido 2, record 3, Spanish, micr%C3%B3fono%20antirruido
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micrófono supresor de ruido; micrófono de cancelación del ruido: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - micr%C3%B3fono%20supresor%20de%20ruido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Radiotelephony
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- press-to-talk switch
1, record 4, English, press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- push-to-talk switch 2, record 4, English, push%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
- microphone switch 3, record 4, English, microphone%20switch
- mike switch 4, record 4, English, mike%20switch
jargon
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch mounted directly on a microphone to provide a convenient means for switching two-way radiotelephone equipment or electronic dictating equipment to the talk position. 5, record 4, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand microphones and headsets are installed at each flight crew member station. The hand microphone is designed for close-talking, noise-cancelling applications in high noise level areas. The microphone is packaged in a small molded, black, high-impack phenolic case. A press-to-talk button is located on the upper portion of the case... Oxygen masks with microphones are installed at each flight crew member station. A push-to-talk button is installed on the captain's control wheel and on the first officer's control wheel. The push-to-talk buttons are used to control the oxygen mask microphones when transmitting on the selected communication transceiver or on the audio integrating system. 6, record 4, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poussoir d'émission
1, record 4, French, poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- alternat 2, record 4, French, alternat
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
- commutateur parole 3, record 4, French, commutateur%20parole
masculine noun
- bouton parole 3, record 4, French, bouton%20parole
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poussoir d'émission; alternat : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 4, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poussoir d'émission : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 4, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precision sound level meter
1, record 5, English, precision%20sound%20level%20meter
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CEL-414 is available to meet those requirements where a precision sound level meter is required. A large easy to read liquid crystal display enables the noise levels to be viewed and the slim light weight design will appeal to new and experienced users alike. The CEL-414 can be supplied in European format with the standard 1/2" microphone capsule CEL-192/2F. This is a free field microphone allowing measurements from 20 to 140 dB to be displayed to the relevant IEC requirements. The optional CEL-192/2R capsule is a random incidence microphone fulfilling the requirements of the ANSI specifications. The CEL-414 is available as an A version with the A and Lin frequency weightings or as a C version with the A and C frequency weightings where simple hand held operation is required. 2, record 5, English, - precision%20sound%20level%20meter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precision sound level meter: term standardized by the CSA. Material reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 5, English, - precision%20sound%20level%20meter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Électrotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sonomètre de précision
1, record 5, French, sonom%C3%A8tre%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sonomètres de précision adaptés à la mesure acoustique architecturale et d'environnement. Pondération A et C, interface série pour récupération des données. Utilisation en sonomètre et dosimètre. 2, record 5, French, - sonom%C3%A8tre%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sound pickup 1, record 6, English, sound%20pickup
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a microphone must be protected(...) to eliminate wind noise which will mask sound pickup. 1, record 6, English, - sound%20pickup
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prise de son 1, record 6, French, prise%20de%20son
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le développement de la technique microphonique fut positif [et répond] à des degrés divers aux exigences de la prise de son. 1, record 6, French, - prise%20de%20son
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wind noise 1, record 7, English, wind%20noise
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) a microphone must be protected(...) to eliminate wind noise which will mask sound pickup. 1, record 7, English, - wind%20noise
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bruit caractéristique du vent 1, record 7, French, bruit%20caract%C3%A9ristique%20du%20vent
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
un très petit écran permet d'obtenir une atténuation de 15 dB sur le bruit caractéristique du vent. 1, record 7, French, - bruit%20caract%C3%A9ristique%20du%20vent
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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