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
Listening term. Usually refers to too much upper frequency energy.
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:37 PM
For video, the overall light level of the entire image. A brightness control makes an image brighter; however, when it is combined with a contrast, or white...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:40 PM
The 6kHz to 16kHz range controls the brilliance and clarity of sounds. Too much emphasis in this range can produce sibilance on the vocals.
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:41 PM
A type of crossover circuit design having a maximally flat magnitude response, i.e., no amplitude ripple in the passband. This circuit is based upon Butterw...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:44 PM
The low frequency boost normally obtained inside a vehicle interior when subs are properly mounted.
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Carrying higher voltage and power, running from the amplifiers to the speakers. (Also power cables)
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:46 PM
A device made up of two metallic plates separated by a dielectric (insulating material). Used to store electrical energy in the electrostatic field between ...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:49 PM
A multi-source/multi-room audio control system, that can be controlled from a hand held IR (infra red) remote, or through an in-wall keypad. It is designed ...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:50 PM
Two crossovers used in series on the same signal in the same frequency range causing greater attenuation of the out-of-band signal. For example, using the c...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:50 PM
Also known as Compact Disc. An optical disc storage media that is designed to store audio, video, and computer data in a digital format. CD's have a cap...
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 at 2:52 PM