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mid-channel

mid-channel

7.1
The central frequency in a radio or audio signal
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Audio engineers often adjust the mid-channel to balance the stereo mix.

Examples

  • Interference was detected near the mid-channel, so the frequency was shifted slightly.

  • The technician measured the signal strength at the mid-channel to ensure optimal performance.

  • The station broadcasts at a mid-channel frequency.

  • Can you adjust the mid-channel setting?

  • The technician measured the signal strength at the mid-channel to ensure optimal performance.

  • Audio engineers often adjust the mid-channel to balance the stereo mix.

  • Interference was detected near the mid-channel, so the frequency was shifted slightly.

Synonyms

midrange
vsmid-channel
  • Specialized
5.3

The middle part of the sound range or a speaker for those sounds

focuses on the central frequency used in communications and broadcasting

How High

ultrasound
  • Specialized
13 3.7
mid-channel
  • Specialized
7.1
infrasound
  • Specialized
3 8.2

Surface Forms

mid-channel singular
mid-channels plural

Morphology

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

The construction 'mid-' + 'channel' straightforwardly denotes the central frequency or part of a signal channel.

Etymology

The mid-channel is formed from mid- 'middle' and channel meaning a radio or audio path. It names the central frequency or middle part of that path, so technicians check the mid-channel to balance the sound.