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Contact microphone

A transducer that captures vibration through direct contact with an object or surface.

In practice

Mount consistently, isolate unwanted vibration, protect the surface, match impedance and preamplification, and monitor overload.

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Sources

  1. Audio Systems Guide for Video and Film Production · Shure

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