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UNIPIVOT TWEETER [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A tweeter, mounted at an angle atop a midrange speaker’s polepiece that can be rotated so that it points at the listening position.

OBS

UniPivot is a trademark from Infinity Systems in New York.

French

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

Haut-parleur d'aigus fixé en angle sur la pièce polaire d'un haut-parleur médian que l'on peut faire pivoter pour accommoder la position d'écoute.

OBS

Bien que largement utilisée dans la francophonie notamment par les chroniqueurs spécialisés en électronique et dans le commerce, la forme «tweeter» est condamnée par les dictionnaires en raison de son statut d'anglicisme.

OBS

UniPivot est une marque déposée de Infinity Systems de New York.

Spanish

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