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mid-channel

mid-channel

6.8
Found in the central part of a broadcast or audio channel
  • adjective
translation icon : en el canal medio
  • The engineer adjusted the equipment to reduce mid-channel interference during the broadcast.

Examples

  • Technicians often monitor for mid-channel issues to ensure balanced sound quality.

  • A mid-channel signal drop caused the audio to lose clarity in the middle frequencies.

  • The mid-channel frequency is optimal.

  • You should adjust the settings to the mid-channel position.

  • The engineer adjusted the equipment to reduce mid-channel interference during the broadcast.

  • A mid-channel signal drop caused the audio to lose clarity in the middle frequencies.

  • Technicians often monitor for mid-channel issues to ensure balanced sound quality.

Surface Forms

mid-channel positive

Morphology

mid-channel = channel (transparent) = mid + channel

The meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'mid-' (middle) + 'channel', so learners who know both components can infer the sense.

Etymology

Mid-channel comes from mid- meaning 'middle' and channel meaning a path for sound or signals, like a TV or radio channel. Think of it as the 'middle lane' for a broadcast, so mid-channel describes something in the central part of a broadcast or audio channel.