Walk the Walk: Audio and Video Terms
From AAD to Voice Coils (we don't have any "Z" terms yet), this glossary will break-down the alphabet soup and "audiophile-speak." Credit for some terms: TheWhippinpost, Aaron Miller, Audio Concepts
The capability of a coil to store energy in a magnetic field surrounding it. It produces an impedance to an ac current. Inductors are commonly used in audi...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:53 PM
A baffle that completely isolates the back wave of a driver from the front without a standard enclosure
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:54 PM
A filter designed to remove extremely low frequency (25Hz or lower) noise from the audio signal. Useful for Ported box designs.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:54 PM
(intercommunication device) an electronic two-way communication system with at least one microphone and loudspeaker at each station for localized use. Util...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Cables that are used to connect components at a low signal level. Examples include CD player to receiver, pre-amplifier to amplifier, etc. Most interconnect...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:55 PM
IR refers to the section of the electromagnetic spectrum located between the red of visible light and the microwave bands (750 nm to 1 mm). IR wavelengths ...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:55 PM
A tendency towards lack of synchronization caused by electrical changes. Technically the unexpected (and unwanted) phase shift of digital pulses over a tra...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Material developed by Dupont that is has an exceptional strength to weight ratio. Used extensively in bullet-proof vests, skis, sailboat hulls, etc. In audi...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:57 PM