| 词条 | Human microphone |
| 释义 |
A human microphone, also known as the people's microphone, is a means for delivering a speech to a large group of people, wherein persons gathered around the speaker repeat what the speaker says, thus "amplifying" the voice of the speaker without the need for amplification equipment. The speaker begins by saying "mic check". When the people near the speaker respond "mic check", the speaker knows they have the group's attention. The speaker says a short phrase, part of a speech, and then pauses. Those that can hear what the speaker has said repeat the phrase in unison, and when finished, the speaker says another phrase, then pauses again waiting for a response, etc., until the speaker's speech is complete.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} If the entire gathering still cannot hear the speaker, organizers ask for additional repetitions by those at the limit of earshot. For large gatherings, this may require two or three waves of repetition. HistoryThis method of communication attracted attention due to its use by Occupy Wall Street. It was deployed at large general assemblies to help ensure everyone could hear announcements, because New York had regulations prohibiting the use of conventional megaphones.[3] As a form of protestThe technique has also been used by protestors to interrupt and talk over a speaker.[4] Politicians such as Scott Walker,[4][5] Michele Bachmann,[6] Joseph Lieberman, Christine Lagarde[7] and Barack Obama[8] have been targets for this style of heckling. Using the human microphone to interrupt an electrically amplified speech has become known as "mic checking" the speaker, as in "Karl Rove ... got mic-checked during his speaking event".[9] Critics of the way Occupy protestors use mic-checking, including Karl Rove, have suggested it does not respect the principle of free speech and others have criticised it for producing the illusion of group consensus amongst those acting as the "amplifiers". Sympathisers have argued the practice highlights the existence of considerable inequality in power of expression that exists between the one percent and much of the rest of the population.[10] See also
References1. ^Wanenchak, Sarah (October 6, 2011). "Mic check!: #occupy, technology & the amplified voice". The Society Pages. 2. ^{{cite news|last=Kahn|first=Carrie|title=Battle Cry: Occupy's Messaging Tactics Catch On|url=https://www.npr.org/2011/12/06/142999617/battle-cry-occupys-messaging-tactics-catch-on|accessdate=10 December 2011|publisher=NPR|date=6 December 2011}} 3. ^Kim, Richard (October 3, 2011). "We Are All Human Microphones Now". The Nation. 4. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/scott-walker-to-discuss-b_n_1072939.html|title=Scott Walker's Chicago Speech Interrupted By 'Covert' Protesters: 'We Are The 99 Percent' (VIDEO)|publisher=The Huffington Post|date=November 2, 2011}} 5. ^{{cite news|last=Balde|first=Lisa|title=Local Protesters Disrupt Scott Walker Speech|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Protesters-Disrupt-Gov-Walkers-Chicago-Speech-133179268.html|accessdate=10 December 2011|publisher=NBC Chicago|date=November 3, 2011}} 6. ^{{cite web|last=Crugnale| first=James|date=November 10, 2011|url=http://www.mediaite.com/tv/michele-bachmann-faces-off-against-occupy-charlestons-human-microphone/|title=Michele Bachmann Faces Off Against Occupy Charleston's Human Microphone|work=Mediaite}} 7. ^{{cite news|author=Sterling, Toby|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130507/eu-netherlands-imf-lagarde/?ir=business|title=IMF's Lagarde criticizes US spending cuts|date=May 7, 2013|publisher=The Huffington Post}} 8. ^{{cite news|author=Montopoli, Brian|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57329652-503544/mic-check-occupy-protesters-interrupt-obama/|publisher=CBS News| title='Mic check': Occupy protesters interrupt Obama}} 9. ^{{cite news|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2011/11/16/occupy-mic-checks-during-karl-rove-speech-he-doesnt-handle-it-well-video/|newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle| title=Occupy 'mic checks' during Karl Rove speech. He doesn't handle it well (VIDEO)|author=Garofali, Joe|date=November 16, 2011}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url= http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2012/01/03/essay-why-occupy-movement-disrupts-speakers-campus|title= Why We Disrupt|publisher= Inside Higher Ed|author= PJ Rey|date=January 3, 2012}} External links
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