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MONOCANAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monophonic
1, record 1, English, monophonic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monaural 2, record 1, English, monaural
correct
- mono 3, record 1, English, mono
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to sound that is transmitted, recorded, or heard over a single path. 4, record 1, English, - monophonic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Full Power Balanced 250M Power Amplifier is designed for the demanding audiophile who prefers monaural operation and the home theater enthusiast who wants superior sound and system flexibility. It is an ideal amplifier for those who appreciate the special appeal of monaural power amplification and want the sonic advantages that Krell Full Power Balanced technology provides. 5, record 1, English, - monophonic
Record 1, Key term(s)
- one-channel
- single-channel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monophonique
1, record 1, French, monophonique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- monaural 2, record 1, French, monaural
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui comporte un seul canal d'amplification (en parlant d'un système électro-acoustique) et ne put donner l'impression de relief sonore (opposé à stéréophonique). 1, record 1, French, - monophonique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le disque, qui est fabriqué maintenant en vinyle, est capable de reproduire toute la gamme de fréquence audible. En 1930, l'ingénieur anglais Blumlein travaille sur la stéréophonie. L'industrie du disque n'adopte l'idée qu'en 1958, où le disque enregistre les deux signaux (gauche et droit, chacun sur une paroi du sillon) en conservant la compatibilité avec le système monaural. 3, record 1, French, - monophonique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi du terme «monaural» dans ce sens est déconseillé par l'O.L.F. 4, record 1, French, - monophonique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- à une voie
- monocanal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- single-channel
1, record 2, English, single%2Dchannel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It operates in either the single-channel or frequency-hopping mode to receive and transmit voice or data messages. 1, record 2, English, - single%2Dchannel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monocanal
1, record 2, French, monocanal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il émet et reçoit (phonie/données) en monocanal ou avec sauts de fréquence. 1, record 2, French, - monocanal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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