Glossary of Terms

 

(Used in Setup Instructions)

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 separate

 

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

Bi-amp:

The separation of high and low frequencies with a crossover‚ 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‚ effectively 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 having the same signal. When referring to speakers‚ this means plugging the second

 

speaker into the first speaker and so on…

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Peavey CS 800H manual Glossary of Terms