Glossary - Sonifex Redbox RB-VHDMA8 User Handbook Manual

8
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8 Glossary

AES
Attenuation
Balanced Audio
BNC
Clipping
dB (decibel)
DHCP
EBU
FSD
Gain
IEC
ITU
kHz
68
Audio Engineering Society.
The reduction of a signal level. Attenuation is usually measured
in dB.
A way of sending audio over cable that protects it from induced
interference
Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector.
The onset of severe distortion in the signal path, usually caused
by the peak signal voltage being limited.
A ratio of two voltages or signal levels, expressed by the
equation.
dB=20LOG(V1/V2).
Adding the suffix "u" denotes that the signal is relative to 0.775V
RMS. Adding the suffix "v" denotes that the signal is relative to
1V RMS.
Adding the suffix "FS" denotes that the signal is relative to the
maximum value of a digital signal.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a computer networking
protocol used to retrieve IP address and other configuration
information from a server.
European Broadcast Union
Full Scale Digits - This is the analogue representation of the
maximum digital value that the converter in question can see
before digital clipping occurs.
The degree of amplification, or attenuation, applied to a signal.
International Elecrotechnical Commision - often used to refer to
a mains connectivity standard, i.e. A type of plug/socket similar
to that of a kettle, used on most pro-audio equipment.
International Telecommunication Union.
Kilo Hertz (One thousand cycles per second).
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