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HAND MICROPHONE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Radiotelephony
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- press-to-talk switch
1, record 1, English, press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- push-to-talk switch 2, record 1, English, push%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
- microphone switch 3, record 1, English, microphone%20switch
- mike switch 4, record 1, English, mike%20switch
jargon
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussoir d'émission
1, record 1, French, poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alternat 2, record 1, French, alternat
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
- commutateur parole 3, record 1, French, commutateur%20parole
masculine noun
- bouton parole 3, record 1, French, bouton%20parole
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precision sound level meter
1, record 2, English, precision%20sound%20level%20meter
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - precision%20sound%20level%20meter
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - precision%20sound%20level%20meter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Électrotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sonomètre de précision
1, record 2, French, sonom%C3%A8tre%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - sonom%C3%A8tre%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wandering microphone
1, record 3, English, wandering%20microphone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wandering mike 2, record 3, English, wandering%20mike
correct
- roving microphone 3, record 3, English, roving%20microphone
correct
- roving mike 4, record 3, English, roving%20mike
correct
- mobile microphone 3, record 3, English, mobile%20microphone
correct
- mobile mike 5, record 3, English, mobile%20mike
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hand microphone on a long electrical cord, for speaker who roams around stage or in audience. 6, record 3, English, - wandering%20microphone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... one or two "wandering microphones" on fairly long leads might be necessary for the use of discussion contributors, if they are not to be called to the speaker’s desk. 1, record 3, English, - wandering%20microphone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mike: (Colloq.) a microphone. 7, record 3, English, - wandering%20microphone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... with the aid of roving microphones participation will be possible from all parts of the hall. 3, record 3, English, - wandering%20microphone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microphone baladeur
1, record 3, French, microphone%20baladeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- micro baladeur 2, record 3, French, micro%20baladeur
correct, masculine noun
- microphone mobile 3, record 3, French, microphone%20mobile
masculine noun
- micro mobile 4, record 3, French, micro%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microphone mobile dont on se sert pour interroger les gens dans une salle en passant de l'un à l'autre. 5, record 3, French, - microphone%20baladeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il faudra une hôtesse supplémentaire par salle, chargée d'approcher un microphone «baladeur» de ceux qui désirent prendre la parole. Néanmoins, si vous pouvez éviter cette dernière solution, tous les délégués vous en seront reconnaissants, car celle est extrêmement inefficace [...] et crée des temps morts nuisibles à une bonne discussion. Chaque fois que le microphone se promène d'un bout à l'autre de la salle, la commission perdra quinze à trente secondes [...] 6, record 3, French, - microphone%20baladeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micro : [...] Appellation abrégée courante pour «microphone». 7, record 3, French, - microphone%20baladeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hand-held microphone 1, record 4, English, hand%2Dheld%20microphone
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hand microphone 1, record 4, English, hand%20microphone
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- micro à main 1, record 4, French, micro%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- microphone à main 1, record 4, French, microphone%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 4, French, - micro%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hand microphone 1, record 5, English, hand%20microphone
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microphone à main
1, record 5, French, microphone%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hand microphone connector 1, record 6, English, hand%20microphone%20connector
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prise micro main
1, record 6, French, prise%20micro%20main
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
communications 1, record 6, French, - prise%20micro%20main
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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