Amplifier

Amplifier

Any electronic device designed to inrease the volume of sound.

Industry: Consumer electronics

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self-contained amp

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

An amplifier and speaker that are housed in the same cabinet.

sensitivity

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

The quantity of input signal level usually specified to allow the amplifier to go to full power with all the controls up.

slave

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

A power amplifier that is driven by the preamp of another amp or PA component; often used to provide extra power or to drive cross-stage monitor amps.

a coating on a PC board, usually a dark green or dark blue, but occasionally a yellowish color, which is designed to insulate and protect the copper traces and keep them from shorting together during ...

solid state

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

Refers to electronic components such as diodes and transistors that use semiconductors (crystals) instead of tubes.

speaker

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

A transducer device that converts electrical energy into sound waves. There are many different models of guitar speakers, each with its own particular power handling capability and tone.