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Microphones of various sorts, magnetic, capacitor, piezo-electric, and ribbon types.

In Sonar use they are commonly called hydrophones, but they are quite similar to the above.

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Instruments such as microphones, hydrophones, and antennas receive sound waves and convert them into electrical signals that can be processed and analyzed. These instruments are designed to capture acoustic signals in air, water, or other mediums.

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