microphone setup

[/ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn ˈsɛtʌp/]
nounpl: microphone setups
configuração de microfone
1. The arrangement and configuration of microphones and related equipment for recording or amplifying sound
The band checked their microphone setup before the concert started.
A banda verificou sua configuração de microfone antes do show começar.
2. The physical placement and positioning of microphones in a space for optimal sound capture
A proper microphone setup requires careful placement to avoid feedback.
Uma configuração adequada de microfone requer posicionamento cuidadoso para evitar realimentação.
3. The collection of equipment including microphones, stands, cables, and amplifiers arranged for a specific purpose
The podcaster invested in a professional microphone setup for better audio quality.
O podcaster investiu em uma configuração profissional de microfone para melhor qualidade de áudio.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian audio production communities, including podcasting, music recording, live events, and streaming. In Brazil, professionals often use the English term 'setup' alongside Portuguese words due to the international nature of audio engineering. The phrase reflects the growing importance of home recording and content creation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
mic setup or mic rig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
microphone configurationmic setupaudio setuprecording setupsound system
Antonyms / Antônimos
microphone removalaudio disassembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração de microfone
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
setup de microfone
Common usage of English term with Portuguese structure
Rio de Janeiro
arranjo de microfone
Alternative translation emphasizing arrangement aspect
Portugal
configuração de microfone
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'montagem de microfone'

Related Words

microphone standaudio interfacemicrophone cablesound mixingacoustic treatmentamplifierspeaker system

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the microphone setup right
dial in the microphone setup
optimize the microphone setup
test the microphone setup
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