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TAUX DISTORSION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Economic Fluctuations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- expectations channel
1, record 1, English, expectations%20channel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is thus optimal for agents to change prices by less under PT [price target]than under IT [inflation target]. This is the so-called "expectations channel." Smaller price changes lead to lower inflation volatility as well as to lower price dispersions. With this channel in operation, PT provides more room to optimally set the nominal interest rate to lower the distortion associated with nominal debts.This leads to lower volatility in the real interest rate. 1, record 1, English, - expectations%20channel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fluctuations économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- canal des anticipations
1, record 1, French, canal%20des%20anticipations
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la solution optimale pour les agents en régime de cibles de niveau des prixest de moins faire varier leurs prix. C'est ce qu'on appelle le «canal des anticipations». De plus petites variations des prix conduisent à une inflation moins volatile et à une moindre dispersion des prix. Lorsque ce canal est à l'œuvre, la poursuite d’une cible basée sur le niveau des prix offre plus de latitude pour fixer de manière optimale le taux d’intérêt nominal afin de réduire la distorsion associée aux créances nominales, d’où une variabilité plus faible du taux d’intérêt réel. 1, record 1, French, - canal%20des%20anticipations
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yield curve twist 1, record 2, English, yield%20curve%20twist
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yield curve twist: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 2, English, - yield%20curve%20twist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distorsion de la courbe des taux rendements
1, record 2, French, distorsion%20de%20la%20courbe%20des%20taux%20rendements
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- distorsion de la courbe des taux 1, record 2, French, distorsion%20de%20la%20courbe%20des%20taux
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distorsion de la courbe des taux rendements; distorsion de la courbe des taux : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l'économie» et reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - distorsion%20de%20la%20courbe%20des%20taux%20rendements
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- continuous output power
1, record 3, English, continuous%20output%20power
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rms power output 2, record 3, English, rms%20power%20output
correct
- continuous power output 2, record 3, English, continuous%20power%20output
correct
- continuous power 3, record 3, English, continuous%20power
correct
- RMS power 3, record 3, English, RMS%20power
correct
- maximum output power 4, record 3, English, maximum%20output%20power
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum power (in watts) that an amplifier will deliver from each channel (with all channels operating) without exceeding its rated harmonic distortion. 2, record 3, English, - continuous%20output%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Measured with a 1-kHz signal. 2, record 3, English, - continuous%20output%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Power ratings should include harmonic distortion unit, the load impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms). For example: Continuous output power 40 W/40 W (at less than 1% harmonic distortion, into 8 ohm load). 2, record 3, English, - continuous%20output%20power
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This type of measurement is based on tests using a continuous sine-wave signal. "Maximum output power" is defined in the British Standards in this sense and should be considered British usage. "Continuous power" and "RMS power" may also refer to input power capacity of a loudspeaker. Sometimes the requirement that all channels should operate is ignored. "RMS power" and "rms power output" have been described as improper terms (cf. Audio, no. 62(6), 1978, p. 30). 5, record 3, English, - continuous%20output%20power
Record 3, Key term(s)
- continuous output
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puissance continue
1, record 3, French, puissance%20continue
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- puissance efficace 1, record 3, French, puissance%20efficace
correct
- puissance R.M.S. 1, record 3, French, puissance%20R%2EM%2ES%2E
correct
- puissance de sortie continue 2, record 3, French, puissance%20de%20sortie%20continue
correct
- puissance continue de sortie 3, record 3, French, puissance%20continue%20de%20sortie
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance maximum(en watts) délivrée par un amplificateur stéréo(les deux canaux fonctionnant) sans dépassement du taux de distorsion harmonique annoncé par le constructeur et pour une impédance de sortie bien définie. 1, record 3, French, - puissance%20continue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce qui donne par exemple: 2 x 40 W à moins de 1% de distorsion harmonique sur 8 ohms. 1, record 3, French, - puissance%20continue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- music power output
1, record 4, English, music%20power%20output
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- music power 2, record 4, English, music%20power
correct
- dynamic power 2, record 4, English, dynamic%20power
correct
- IHF power 3, record 4, English, IHF%20power
correct
- momentary power output 4, record 4, English, momentary%20power%20output
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The short-term power available from an amplifier for the reproduction of program material. The music power output exceeds the rms power rating to a greater or lesser extent. Its measurement is standardized by the Institute of High Fidelity (IHF) and represents a practical means of stating the actual capabilities of an amplifier for the reproduction of program material. 2, record 4, English, - music%20power%20output
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This concept has been replaced in the new IHF standard (IHF-A-202, 1978) with that of "dynamic headroom rating". (cf. AUDIO 62(6), 1978, p. 32). 5, record 4, English, - music%20power%20output
Record 4, Key term(s)
- dynamic headroom rating
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puissance musicale
1, record 4, French, puissance%20musicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance d’un amplificateur qui se calcule en fonction de la dynamique(...). Soit, le rapport entre les pianissimo et fortissimo. La puissance moyenne se situant entre les deux et en admettant un certain taux de distorsion(la moyenne audible d’un taux de distorsion est de 5%!), affectant les fortissimo sur un temps très court(pratiquement inaudible), on trouve une puissance musicale supérieure d’environ 20% à 30% à la puissance efficace. 1, record 4, French, - puissance%20musicale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a proposé dans une nouvelle norme IHF (1978) de remplacer cette notion par celle de la capacité de surcharge en dB d’un ampli. (cf. NOSON, 22, 1978, p. 276). 2, record 4, French, - puissance%20musicale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-10-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sine wave
1, record 5, English, sine%20wave
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Institute of High Fidelity (IHF) of America has evolved tests of dynamic power or music power. This is essentially interrupted sine wave testing, producing a test signal which is less demanding than the steady-state sine wave and more closely representing music waves. 2, record 5, English, - sine%20wave
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This equivalence is valid in cases where "sine wave" means "in a sine-wave condition." 3, record 5, English, - sine%20wave
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- en régime sinusoïdal
1, record 5, French, en%20r%C3%A9gime%20sinuso%C3%AFdal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce genre de signaux sonores [sinusoïdaux purs] ne se trouvent pratiquement pas dans la nature, bien que tous les sons périodiques puissent être décomposés en une somme de sons sinusoïdaux. Les mesures en régime sinusoïdal ne suffisent pas pour calculer le taux de distorsion harmonique [...] 1, record 5, French, - en%20r%C3%A9gime%20sinuso%C3%AFdal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Music
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- high-fidelity sound system
1, record 6, English, high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- high-fidelity system 2, record 6, English, high%2Dfidelity%20system
correct
- hi-fi sound system 3, record 6, English, hi%2Dfi%20sound%20system
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A unit] capable of a high degree of realism in the electronic reproduction of sound. 1, record 6, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such reproduction is generally achieved by use of an assemblage of high-quality components, including a source of sound or music, such as phonograph record, magnetic tape, or radio signal; an audio amplifier capable of building up the small signals delivered by the source; and one or more loudspeakers. 1, record 6, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-fidelity sound systems are available that reproduce stereophonic sound on two separate channels or quadraphonic sound recorded on four channels. Use of more than one channel imparts greater directional realism in reproduction. 1, record 6, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hi-fi system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Musique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaîne haute fidélité
1, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chaîne haute-fidélité 2, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne de reproduction sonore dont les éléments (table de lecture, magnétophone, préampli, ampli et enceintes acoustiques) permettent la restitution d’un signal plus ou moins identique au signal d’entrée. 3, record 6, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La notion de haute-fidélité repose sur un compromis, compte tenu du fait que le signal recueilli à la sortie n’ est jamais absolument identique au signal d’entrée. Pour qu'elle soit dite de haute(-) fidélité, une chaîne(et même chacun de ses maillons) doit présenter certaines caractéristiques techniques. Pour ce qui est du taux de distorsion, par exemple, la norme DIN 45500 en fixe le maximum à 0, 5 %. 3, record 6, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 6, Key term(s)
- chaîne hi-fi
- chaîne hifi
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- twist
1, record 7, French, twist
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Politique pratiquée par les autorités monétaires des Etats-Unis et comportant des actions de sens contraire sur les taux d’intérêt à court terme et à long terme, d’où apparition d’une distorsion(twist) entre les taux des deux marchés. 1, record 7, French, - twist
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Radio Broadcasting
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- distortion meter
1, record 8, English, distortion%20meter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument that provides a visual indication of the harmonic content of an audio-frequency wave. 1, record 8, English, - distortion%20meter
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Radiodiffusion
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- distorsiomètre
1, record 8, French, distorsiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil permettant la mesure du taux de distorsion pour l'appréciation de la qualité d’une partie, ou de la totalité d’une chaîne de transmission. 1, record 8, French, - distorsiom%C3%A8tre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- power bandwidth
1, record 9, English, power%20bandwidth
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The range of audio frequencies over which an amplifier can produce half its rated power without exceeding its rated distortion. It is determined by using a measurement procedure standardized by the Institute of High Fidelity (IHF). This specification indicates how much power is available at the critical high and low frequencies. 2, record 9, English, - power%20bandwidth
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This equivalence is valid in the case of amplifiers. 3, record 9, English, - power%20bandwidth
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bande passante
1, record 9, French, bande%20passante
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bande passante correspond à la gamme de fréquences sonores(en hertz) à laquelle l'amplificateur fournit son taux de puissance de sortie, sans dépasser son taux de distorsion harmonique. Par exemple, en pratique, si la puissance de sortie d’un ampli est de 20 watts par canal, avec une distorsion de 1% et une bande passante de 20 à 30 000 Hz; à 10 watts cet ampli devra avoir un taux de distorsion égal ou inférieur à 1%. 1, record 9, French, - bande%20passante
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette équivalence se rapporte aux amplificateurs. 2, record 9, French, - bande%20passante
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- feedback control
1, record 10, English, feedback%20control
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- motional feedback 2, record 10, English, motional%20feedback
correct
- MFB 3, record 10, English, MFB
correct
- MFB 3, record 10, English, MFB
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 10, English, - feedback%20control
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Motional feedback" and "MFB" refer specifically to a type of loudspeaker system developed by Philips. 5, record 10, English, - feedback%20control
Record 10, Key term(s)
- motional feedback control
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 10, French, asservissement
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, French, - asservissement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radioelectricity
- Audio Technology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- distortion factor
1, record 11, English, distortion%20factor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [DFM] meter indicates the distortion factor, which is the ratio of the rms total distortion to the amplitude of the fundamental frequency, including harmonics. 2, record 11, English, - distortion%20factor
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A common measurement is total harmonic distortion (thd) where the fundamental of a very low distortion sine-wave test signal is removed by a steep notch filter. The summed harmonics that remain are then measured as a voltage of the fundamental at the required test power of the amplifier. (When measured in this manner the term thd is not really correct since the distortion also has the amplifier noise added to it within the test passband. The correct term is distortion factor). (GRAEL, 1977, p. 326). 3, record 11, English, - distortion%20factor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radioélectricité
- Électroacoustique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- taux de distorsion
1, record 11, French, taux%20de%20distorsion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans le Teac AS M50] les taux de distorsion restent très faibles quelle que soit la puissance, et(...) la décroissance des amplitudes dans l'analyse du spectre de distorsion par harmoniques est régulière. 1, record 11, French, - taux%20de%20distorsion
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- music power
1, record 12, English, music%20power
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The power that an amplifier (with both channels working, when stereo) is capable of delivering on a music type signal. Output is rated in watts into a specified load value and the test signal is sometimes an interrupted sinewave signal (i.e., tone bursts). 2, record 12, English, - music%20power
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This concept appears closely related to that of "music power output" (q.v.). 3, record 12, English, - music%20power
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- puissance dynamique
1, record 12, French, puissance%20dynamique
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Puissance dynamique(...) : indique habituellement la somme de puissance des deux canaux stéréo, sans souvent indiquer le taux de distorsion. Cette puissance est donc de valeur douteuse. Cependant le taux de puissance dynamique donne une indication de la puissance disponible temporairement lorsque l'amplificateur reproduit des pointes de volume de la musique. 1, record 12, French, - puissance%20dynamique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion semble avoir un lien étroit avec celle de "puissance musicale". 2, record 12, French, - puissance%20dynamique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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