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Record 1 2023-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A control used to alter the frequency response of an amplifier so that the listener can obtain the most suitable sound.

OBS

A tone control accentuates or attenuates the bass or treble portion of the audio-frequency spectrum.

OBS

tone control: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designation standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Commande utilisée pour changer la réponse en fréquence d'un amplificateur pour que l'auditeur puisse obtenir le son le plus convenable possible.

OBS

Un correcteur de tonalité accentue ou atténue les basses ou les aigües du spectre des audiofréquences.

OBS

correcteur de tonalité : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

commande de tonalité : désignation normalisée par l'ISO.

Spanish

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