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]]> The rate by which an expander attenuates an incoming signal, measured in decibels. For example, an expansion ratio of 2:1 means the expander will reduce the signal by 2dB for every 1dB it drops below the threshold. If the signal falls 3dB below the threshold, the expander attenuates it by 6 dB, and so on.

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]]> Expander https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/expander/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:22:12 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5479 Read More

]]> A signal processor (or plug-in) that performs the opposite function of a compressor, expanding the dynamic range of an audio signal rather than compressing it. It accomplishes this by further reducing the amplitude of signals that drop below a set threshold.

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]]> Equalizer https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/equalizer/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:21:44 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5475 Read More

]]> An audio signal processor that uses one or more filters to boost or cut the amplitude (volume) of certain frequencies within the sound. The underlying principle is to balance or “equalize” the frequency response of the audio system, or to create balance between multiple signals in a sonic space. However, audio engineers may use equalizers to alter or “color” the sound in many different ways.

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]]> Equal Loudness Contours https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/equal-loudness-contours/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:21:19 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5472 Read More

]]> A drawing of several curves showing how loud the tones of different frequencies would have to be played for a person to say they were of equal loudness. (See also “Fletcher-Munson Curves.”)...

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]]> Envelope https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/envelope/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:20:52 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5469 Read More

]]> The collective term for the four elements of the lifespan of a sound: Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release (ASDR). The envelope of a sound describes how a sound or audio signal varies in intensity over a period of time.

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]]> Electrons https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/electrons/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:20:21 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5463 Read More

]]> Negatively charged particles revolving around the nucleus of an atom. Electrical current is generated by electrons moving along a conductor, like a metallic wire.

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]]> Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/electromagnetic-interference-emi/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:19:54 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5460 Read More

]]> The bane of audio professionals everywhere, EMI is a type of interference caused by nearby electromagnetic activity, which can be picked up by audio cables and equipment, causing unwanted noise, hum or buzz in audio systems. Common causes of EMI in audio systems may include high-current power lines, fluorescent lighting, dimmer switches, computers, video monitors and radio transmitters.

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]]> Electromagnetic Field https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/electromagnetic-field/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:19:16 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5454 Read More

]]> (Abbreviated EMF) A field of magnetic energy put out because of current traveling through a conductor.

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]]> Electret Microphone https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/electret-microphone/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:18:31 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5449 Read More

]]> A variation of condenser microphone that uses an electret instead of a capacitor. (Also called “Electret Condenser Microphone.”) Because the electret is permanently polarized, an electret microphone does not require an external power source as a standard condenser microphone does.

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]]> Electret https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/electret/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:15:37 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5433 Read More

]]> A dielectric plate that is designed with permanent polarity, allowing it to function similarly to a magnet. (“Electret” comes from the words “electricity” and “magnet.”) Used in some microphone types in place of a capacitor (condenser).

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