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How does an electret microphone work?

The electret microphone is based on the electret capacitor, which is a special capacitor with quasi-permanent charge. Vibrations in the air are picked up by the capacitor, which generates an equivalent vibrating electrical signal. Unlike a traditional condensor (another name for capacitor) microphone, the electret does not require a power source.


When was the electret microphone invented?

The electret microphone was invented in the 1960s. It was developed by James West and Gerhard Sessler at Bell Labs in 1962. This innovative microphone uses an electret material to maintain a permanent electric charge, allowing for high sensitivity and compact design, which has made it widely used in various applications today.


Where can one purchase a Sony ECM DS70P Electret Condenser stereo microphone?

One can purchase a Sony ECM DS70P Electret Condenser stereo microphone from the Sony store for $74.99. However, one can try to get microphone for a cheaper price on Amazon or eBay.


Who invented the electret microphone?

James E. West and Gerhard M. Sessler did together.


What battery does the Sony electret condenser microphone ecm 150 use?

Energizer EPX76


What are the microphone captured signals-analog or digital?

A microphone is an analogue to electrical transducer.


What is a microphone?

a transducer that converts sound to electrical signals


Who is James E West?

The inventor of the —foil electret microphone with Gerhard Sessler in 1964 in the Bell Lab.


Can you say that Which transducer converts sound energy to electrical energy?

A microphone is the transducer that converts sound energy into electrical energy. Sound waves cause vibrations in the microphone's diaphragm, which are then converted into electrical signals that can be amplified and processed.


What part of a microphone converts sound waves into an electrical signal?

The diaphragm


What does a transducer look like?

A transducer will take different appearances depending on the specific type. This is an electronic device that is used to convert one form of energy into another. A good example of a transducer is a microphone.


What is the part of a microphone called that picks up sound?

In general, this part of the microphone is called the transducer.For Condenser microphones, a diaphragm-like transducer is used.For Dynamic microphones, either a ribbon-like or moving coil transducer is used.