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Record 1 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A technique which increases the signal-to-noise ratio of a recording medium by raising the volume of quiet passages prior to recording, and lowering them to their original levels during playback.

OBS

Dolby® is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories (San Francisco and London, G.B.) (cf. AUDIO 62(9), 1978, p. 63).

Key term(s)
  • Dolby
  • Dolby system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Système électronique très élaboré qui réduit le souffle inhérent aux bandes magnétiques.

CONT

Le Dolby A est à l'heure actuelle utilisé dans tous les studios d'enregistrement et il est devenu indispensable aux professionnels. Le Dolby B, plus simple, est réservé aux magnétophones d'amateurs, principalement les mini-K7.

OBS

Dolby® : marque déposée.

Key term(s)
  • Dolby

Spanish

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