Glossary of Terms

Noise Reduction - A process by which the level of extraneous noise or hiss in a signal is reduced considerably. The Samson UHF Synth system utilizes the dbx® system of noise reduction.

Receiver - A component that receives a modulated radio signal and restores the original audible signal by utilizing demodulation.

RF - Short for “Radio Frequency.”

Transmitter - A component that transmits an audible signal by causing it to modulate a high-frequency inaudible carrier signal.

True Diversity - A wireless reception system by which a single chassis houses two discrete receivers, with both tuned to the same frequency but with each using an independent antenna. A built-in computer chip then continuously scans the two receivers and determines which one has the clearest and strongest reception, automatically (and silently) switching to that channel.

UHF (Ultra High Frequency) - Refers to radio waves in the 300 - 3,000 megaHertz range.

VHF (Very High Frequency) - Refers to radio waves in the 30 - 300 megaHertz range.

VU - Short for “Voltage Unit.” A unit of measurement utilized by audio devices that denotes relative signal strength. 0 VU is generally taken to indicate unity gain (no boost or attenuation).

Wave - Refers to the transference of energy in a regular, back-and-forth vibration.

Wavecycle - One single backwards-and-forwards motion of a wave.