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TERMS & PHRASES
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Audio
n/a
Sound or sound-related phenomena, including speech, music, and other auditory elements.
The range of sound frequencies which can be heard by humans.
Audio
Attenuator
n/a
Device used to reduce the strength or intensity of an audio signal.
A device which reduces the amplitude of a signal.
Audio
Foldback Monitor
n/a
Speaker or monitor positioned on stage facing the performers, allowing them to hear themselves or other instruments during live performances.
Audio, Gear, Monitor, Presenter Support
Peak
n/a
Highest point of an audio signal's amplitude.
The highest level of strength of an audio signal. Often refers to an unacceptably high level, where the signal begins distorting.
Audio
Zoom(tm)
n/a
Software platform used for Video Conferencing and Webinar
Software, Platform, Video Conferencing, Video, Audio, Hybrid, Meeting, Brand
Xlr
n/a
XLR is a type of audio connector commonly used for balanced audio signals, such as microphone inputs and outputs.
A lockable connector, available with various numbers of pins. The most common XLR in audio work is the 3-pin XLR.
Audio, Cable, Balanced Audio, Microphone
Bus
n/a
Audio pathway or channel used to combine or route multiple audio signals.
The pathway along which an electrical signal flows. For example, the output of a sound mixer is referred to as the master stereo bus.
Audio
Ultrasonic
n/a
Sound frequencies that are above the range of human hearing.
Audio frequencies which are too high to be heard by humans (above approximately 20,000 kHz).
Audio