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MOTIONAL FEEDBACK [1 record]

Record 1 1981-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A type of system control obtained when a portion of the output signal is operated upon and fed back to the input in order to obtain a desired effect.

OBS

"Motional feedback" and "MFB" refer specifically to a type of loudspeaker system developed by Philips.

Key term(s)
  • motional feedback control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Se dit d'une enceinte acoustique close équipée d'un haut-parleur de grave spécial ayant un capteur sensible aux mouvements de sa membrane. Le capteur renvoie à l'entrée de l'amplificateur de puissance, les signaux produits afin qu'ils soient comparés et corrigés électroniquement. L'asservissement permet de réduire le taux de distorsion, d'abaisser la fréquence de résonance, etc.

Spanish

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