Collocations for microphone - noun

extension, radio, stick, tie-clip | built-in, camcorder | omnidirectional, unidirectional | hidden

speak into, use | check, test

pick sth up, record sth
the microphone picks up the surrounding sounds

socket | stand

behind a/the ~
John Peel is back behind the microphone for a new series.

in front of a/the ~
Interviewees are placed in front of the microphone and grilled.