Amplifier

Amplifier

Any electronic device designed to inrease the volume of sound.

Industry: Consumer electronics

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mains

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

the AC line voltage input. Occasionally the fuse on the AC input will be labeled "Mains Fuse".

Simultaneously controls the overall volume of one or more channels of an amp. When used in conjunction with a channel’s volume control, a master volume enables a guitarist to control the amount of ...

matched tubes

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

Vacuum tubes selected for their similar electrical characteristics. Often employed in amps to produce more efficient operation.

matching impedance

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

When the output impedance of a device is compatible with the input impedance of a device to which it is connected, the two are said to match. Mismatched impedances can lead to distortion, signal ...

microphonic

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

Sensitivity to vibrations causing noises and ringing. Tubes are especially prone to microphonics and will self-oscillate.

microphonics

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

The tendency for a component to induce audible noise into the amplifier circuit when mechanically disturbed. Tubes are the most common microphonic component, and they will usually make an audible ...