setup c

glossary of terms (for setup)

Stereo

Music with two separate channels, usually a left and right

 

channel.

Mono

Music with only one channel.

Crossover

An electronic device that separates high and low

 

frequencies and sends them to different outputs. The sepa-

 

rate signals are usually sent to a high out and a low out.

 

 

Bi-amp

The separation of high and low frequencies with a cross-

 

over, using separate speakers and power amps for each.

Full Range

Both high and low frequencies together in a single channel.

Program

The signal that is plugged into the amplifier.

Hi-Pass

Allows only the high frequencies to pass, blocking the low

 

frequencies.

 

 

Low-Pass

Allows only the low frequencies to pass, blocking the high

 

frequencies.

Mid/High

The speaker designed to play everything but the low

 

frequencies.

Sub

The speaker designed for low frequencies only.

Parallel

Both speakers or inputs have the same signal. When

 

referring to speakers, this means plugging the second

 

speaker into the first speaker and so on.

 

 

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