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Record 1 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

[Said of a] connection using three plugs (+), (-) and earth (ground) for one audio channel.

OBS

The separate transmission of the negative and positive signal components cancels out electromagnetic disturbances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

[Se dit d'une] liaison audio [dans laquelle] le câble comprend trois conducteurs l'un dit point chaud, pour la modulation du signal, un autre, point froid, véhiculant le même signal en polarité inversée, le troisième étant relié à la masse.

OBS

Ce principe assure une meilleure protection du signal contre les bruits parasites qui s'annulent par antiphase.

PHR

Liaison audio symétrique.

Spanish

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