🎤
microphone
Unicode: 1F3A4
Description
A microphone, typically black or gray, used for amplifying or recording sound. It features a rounded or cylindrical head with a grid or mesh cover and a slender body.
Group:
Objects > music
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents speaking, singing, recording, performing, or broadcasting. Can evoke feelings related to performance, public address, or audio creation.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its design is a standard representation of a studio or stage microphone, a universal symbol for sound capture and broadcasting.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a live performance: 'Concert tonight! 🎤'
- Talking about singing or voice: 'Time for karaoke! 🎤'
- Referring to a podcast or recording: 'New episode drops tomorrow! 🎤'
- Suggesting it's time to speak up: 'Pass the mic! 🎤'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with music, podcasts, public speaking, and interviews.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations, often linked to karaoke culture, live streaming, and voice acting.