A light rigid structure (of aluminum or other material) which reflects sound to a focus at which a MICROPHONE is placed. This focussing effect is very strong with WAVELENGTHs less than the aperture of ...

Parabolic reflectors are found everywhere. They're on dish antennas for television reception, in radar systems, in long distance microphones, and heaven only knows where else. They have the property ...

Jay Holben The next in line on our examination of lighting fixtures is the PAR, which is an acronym for Parabolic Aluminum Reflector. The classic PAR is a reflector and lamp all in one. It is a sealed ...