Answer: hotmic

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOTMIC

Possible source of unwanted feedback, for short

HOTMIC

Press conference danger for an unguarded comment

HOTMIC

Source of some political gaffes

HOTMIC
Capturer of an unguarded remark
HOTMIC
It might pick up a passing comment
HOTMICCapturer of some embarrassing gaffes
HOTMICIt might capture an embarrassing comment