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Meaning of "preamp" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PREAMP

preamp  [priːˈæmp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREAMP

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Preamp is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PREAMP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

preamp

Preamplifier

A preamplifier is an electronic amplifier that prepares a small electrical signal for further amplification or processing. A preamplifier is often placed close to the sensor to reduce the effects of noise and interference. It is used to boost the signal strength to drive the cable to the main instrument without significantly degrading the signal-to-noise ratio. The noise performance of a preamplifier is critical; according to Friis's formula, when the gain of the preamplifier is high, the SNR of the final signal is determined by the SNR of the input signal and the noise figure of the preamplifier. In a home audio system, the term 'preamplifier' may sometimes be used to describe equipment which merely switches between different line level sources and applies a volume control, so that no actual amplification may be involved. In an audio system, the second amplifier is typically a power amplifier. The preamplifier provides voltage gain but no significant current gain. The power amplifier provides the higher current necessary to drive loudspeakers.

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headlamp
ˈhɛdlæmp
lamp
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minicamp
ˈmɪnɪˌkæmp
ramp
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revamp
riːˈvæmp
rubber-stamp
ˈrʌbə stæmp
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PREAMP

preadolescent
preadult
preaged
preagricultural
preallot
prealter
preamble
preambulary
preambulate
preambulatory
preamplifier
preanal
preanesthetic
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prearranged

WORDS THAT END LIKE PREAMP

aides-de-camp
arc lamp
base camp
boot camp
concentration camp
Duchamp
exit ramp
floor lamp
fog lamp
food stamp
postage stamp
POW camp
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rising damp
rubber stamp
summer camp
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table lamp
time-stamp
training camp

Synonyms and antonyms of preamp in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «preamp» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PREAMP

Find out the translation of preamp to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of preamp from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preamp» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前置放大器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preamplificador
570 millions of speakers

English

preamp
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

preamp
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

preamp و
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

предусилитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pré-amplificador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

preamp
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

préampli
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Preamp
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorverstärker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プリアンプ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프리 앰프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Preamp
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

preamp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

preamp
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Preamp
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

preamp
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preamplificatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przedwzmacniacza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

передпідсилювач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

preamp
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

προενισχυτή
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Preamp
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

preamp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preamp
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREAMP»

Discover the use of preamp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preamp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Recording in the Digital World: Complete Guide to Studio ...
The first function of an external mic preamp is to amplify the incoming signal to line level. This will be either -10 dB or +4 dB depending on the machine. This process alone will color the sound. It is important to test the microphone and preamp ...
Thomas E. Rudolph, Vincent A. Leonard, 2001
2
The Sound Reinforcement Handbook
NOTE: The input channel of a mixer or other audio device may be casually referred to as a preamp, but in fact a preamp is merely a portion of an input channel. It is a circuit that is required to complete any channel with a mic or phono input, but ...
Gary Davis, Gary D. Davis, 1989
3
Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies
As you've undoubtedly discovered after reading any other chapter in this book, digital recording aficionados love the sound of tube gear, especially tube preamps. The advantage of a tube preamp is that it can add a warm sound to your mics.
Jeff Strong, 2011
4
Free-Space Laser Communications: Principles and Advances
Cnt. SSPD SCPPM Turbo, 100% [34] 2 14 1 64-PPM Phot. Cnt. GM-APD SCPPM Turbo, 100% [44] 3 781 2 32-PPM SSPD Phot. Cnt. SCPPM Turbo, 100% [34] 4 73 4 256-PPM Opt. Preamp RS255/239, 7% [15] 5 2 5 PSK Homodyne Conv.
Arun K. Majumdar, Jennifer C Ricklin, 2010
5
Podcasting Hacks
Condenser microphone to microphone preamp to line-in Use the microphone preamp to power a condenser microphone. Then take the output of the preamp's V4-inch jack and use a cable and a V4- inch to i/8-inch converter to plug it into the ...
Jack D. Herrington, 2005
6
Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
A hybrid preamp contains both solid-state and tube components to boost the mic's signal. Most of the inexpensive (less than $1,000) tube preamps that you find in the marketplace are actually hybrids. An advantage to this design approach is ...
Jeff Strong, 2011
7
Guitar Tone:: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound
It's where the signal from the preamp is juiced up until it's powerful enough to move a speaker. Both sections ofthe amp are capable of contributing tonal qualities and distortion to the signal, as well as affecting the “feel” of playing the guitar.
Mitch Gallagher, 2012
8
Recording Music on Location
Packed with hints and tips on how to make location recording easier for you this book is a great reference for anyone planning to venture outside the studio. The included audio CD demonstrates topics throughout the book.
Bruce Bartlett, Jenny Bartlett, 2014
9
Camtasia Studio 6: The Definitive Guide
Buying. the. Right. Preamp . So, up to this point we've learned that your microphone takes sound waves (your voice) and converts them into an electrical signal. But unfortunately, the signal coming from your mic is too weak to be recorded.
Daniel Park, 2009
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Audio Sampling: A Practical Guide
Still, when capturing a variety of sound sources using a variety of microphones, it can be difficult to predict the success of the preamp. Recording studios often like to have various preamps on hand because the engineers feel that certain sound  ...
Sam McGuire, Roy Pritts, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREAMP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preamp is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ask Amp Man: Troubleshooting a Peavey Classic 50
Start with the preamp tube closest to the input jack, removing it and replacing it with the known good substitute. If the amp no longer pops, ... «Premier Guitar, Jul 15»
2
Product Review: iRig Mic Studio by IK Multimedia - Compact …
... a 24-bit audiophile grade A/D converter, and a built-in low noise high definition preamp.The mic also features a multicolor LED level indicator ... «Guitar Girl Mag, Jul 15»
3
DJ Grandmaster Flash's car stolen after valet gave keys to wrong guy
Whoever took the US$45,000 ($61,600) ride also got a vintage record worth US$30,000 ($41,000), an Avalon preamp worth US$5,000 ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
4
Juketone Royal Blood 10 review
The company's Royal Blood 10 model is inspired by the late-50s narrow panel tweed Princeton, using a single 12AX7 preamp valve driving a ... «MusicRadar.com, Jul 15»
5
Lucero Guitars Introduces the LC150 Series
The LC150SCE features Fishman's premium Sonicore Classical pickup and Clásica III onboard preamp system. The Clásica III offers an ... «Premier Guitar, Jul 15»
6
Dispelling Three Critical Myths of Power Management
My amp (preamp/processor/source/display) has perfectly good noise-filtering built right in.” The reality is, it's just not that simple. Noise filtration ... «CEPro, Jul 15»
7
IK Multimedia and Mesa Engineering announce AmpliTube MESA …
Its innovative "cascading" tube preamp introduced guitarists to a new, never-before-possible world of sustain that was, at long last, separate ... «HEXUS, Jul 15»
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Trade stands at the Space Colloquium Guildford
Among the items available from G4DDK will be DG8 SK for the GM3SEK 144MHz masthead preamp, WA5VJB PCB antennas, connectors and ... «Southgate Amateur Radio Club, Jul 15»
9
Audeze Deckard headphone amp and DAC lands in the UK for £599
Gain and input can be adjusted using the front-panel switches, so you can also use the Deckard as a line-level preamp. You also get optical ... «What Hi-Fi?, Jul 15»
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PreSonus Unveils Next-Generation DigiMax DP88 Preamp, Converter
Phantom power is individually switchable for each preamp, and each channel is equipped with an eight-segment LED input meter and a phantom power ... «Audio Visual News Network, Jul 15»

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