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Amplifier / Amp
Noun
It is a tool that helps us increase the intensity, volume or amplitude of an audio or sound.
Example: Turn up the volume with the amp.
en: Amplificador
Analog to Digital Converter / ADC
Noun
It is a device that allows us to change an analog signal of voltage or current to a digital signal, normally used in computers or sound or video recorders.
Example: Having the ADC on my computer has made my job easier.
en: Convertidor de Análogo a Digital / ADC
Attenuator
Noun
It is one that helps reduce the intensity or strength of a sound signal when it is transmitted.
Example: It sounds better because I use the attenuator.
en: Atenuador
Audio Filter
Noun
These are devices that attenuate the part of the signal that we are not interested in preserving.
Example: Put an audio filter to leave the bass.
en: Filtro de audio
Audio interface
Noun
It is a hardware device that serves as a tool to go from an analog or acoustic signal to a digital one, it manages the inputs, outputs and audio processing.
Example: Connect the guitar to the audio interface.
en: Interface de audio
Channel
Noun
It is the space in which you work an audio or a MIDI in a Daw.
Example: There is only one guitar channel in the production.
en: Canal
Compression
Noun
This reduces the dynamic range of a recording, by reducing the level of the loudest sounds.
Example: Compress the track to remove ugly sounds.
en: Compresión
Console
Noun
It is a device that serves as a tool to balance or process different sound sources.
Example: That can be modified in the console.
en: Consola
Decibel
Noun
It is a unit of measurement to identify the intensity of a sound.
Example: You have to calibrate the decibels so that it doesn't sound bad.
en: Decibel
Delay
Noun
It is the effect of delay and multiplication of a sound signal, this causes the phenomenon of echo to occur when it is put into the original mix.
Example: If you use delay it will sound better
en: Retraso
Digital Audio Workstation / DAW
Noun
This is a system in which recording and digital audio (recording, editing, processing and mixing multiple audio tracks together) is worked.
Example: I downloaded a DAW that serves me for the production I want to do.
en: Estación de Trabajo de Audio Digital
Digital to Analog Converter / DAC
Noun
They are devices that allow us to convert digital signals to analog signals and thus be able to transmit them through speakers.
Example: The DAC is a good tool for producers.
en: Convertidor digital a analógico
Distortion
Noun
It is the alteration or deformation that occurs to a signal when it passes through a system which changes its amplitude, phase or frequency.
Example: Distortion is used in guitar
en: Distorsión
DSP
Noun
It is a processor that digitally modifies a signal through numerical operations.
Example: It seems that the DSP does the mathematical part.
en: DSP
Dynamics
Noun
It is the combination of sounds with different levels of volume or intensity.
Example: Try to make the volumes more dynamic.
en: Dinámica
Equalizer
Noun
It is a device that serves as a tool to adjust or modify the frequencies of the sound.
Example: EQ the track to make it sound better when mixing.
en: Ecualizador
Fade
Noun
It is a fade out of the level of the one signal, so that the audio comes out in a fluent way and without notable glitches.
Example: Put fade because it comes in very strong.
en: Desvanecer
Feedback
Noun
It is the way in which a signal that comes out returns to enter the same equipment from which it left, and causes a distortion of the sound.
Example: Give feedback on the signal.
en: Realimentación
Harmonics
Noun
They are frequencies that are multiples of a fundamental frequency, the amplitude decreases when the multiples are inverted.
Example: Putting harmonics in a song makes it sound more full-bodied.
en: Armónicos
Hertz
Noun
It is a unit of measurement with which the frequency is identified to measure electromagnetic waves or vibrations within a given time.
Example: The hertz of the sound is high.
en: Hercios
High Pass Filter
Noun
It is an electronic filter that allows signals with a higher frequency to pass through, attenuates the lower frequencies.
Example: Sounds that are barely audible are accentuated with the high pass filter.
en: Filtro de paso alto
Knob
Noun
Is the rotary control knob that is used to input a device when it is gripped by an operator, so that the degree of rotation corresponds to the desired input.
Example: Turn the volume knob to turn it up.
en: Perilla
Low Pass Filter
Noun
It is an electronic filter that allows signals with a lower frequency than the determined one to pass, and attenuates the higher frequencies.
Example: Sounds that are very audible are accentuated with the low pass filter.
en: Filtro de paso bajo
MIDI
Noun
It is a protocol that allows us to connect or communicate musical instruments and other devices.
Example: Make the MIDI piano
en: MIDI
Mixer
Noun
It is a tool that allows us to mix, control and manipulate different audio signals.
Example: Mix the sounds to see if they remain.
en: Mixer
Modulation
Noun
It is the process that gives the change of tonality during the reproduction of the track.
Example: Modulation of audio
en: Modulación
Phase
Noun
It is when the combined sounds are at the same period level in the same cycle.
Example: In this phase the mixed sounds are heard well.
en: Fase
Stereo
Noun
It is a method of recording or reproduction that makes use of two channels, and creates an illusion of direction and perspective of the sound.
Example: The guitar is heard from the right side in stereo mode.
en: Estéreo
Surround
Noun
It is a technique that consists of accentuating the quality of the sound reproduction according to time, generating the sound at 360 °.
Example: The sound is surround.
en: Envolvente
Timbre
Noun
It is one of the qualities with which sounds differ with the same frequency.
