hotmic One may pick up an embarrassing remark It might pick up a passing comment It might make a private remark public It might capture an on-air gaffe Cause of a public embarrassment, maybe Capturer of some embarrassing gaffes Capturer of an unguarded remark Press conference danger for an unguarded comment Source of some political gaffes It might capture an embarrassing comment Transmitter of some off-script remarks Sound equipment that may pick up a private remark Possible source of unwanted feedback, for short