phono
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- noun
- /ˈfoʊnoʊ/
- Specialized
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phono
- Nice phono preamp.
- phono preamp
- phono input
Examples
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That side of things can be done in software if you want, but you'll still need to boost the signal to a sensible level, either using the mixer preamps or a separate phono preamp, which will both apply the corrective EQ curve and boost the output.
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Most of the older receivers included an additional gain and re-equalizer stage that allowed you to directly connect your turntable via a phono input.
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SPU stands for "Stereo Phono Pickup."
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You can easily determine whether or not your receiver has one; look for PHONO on your source selector switch, and inputs labeled PHONO on the rear.
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With the exception of a handful of other budget turntables that have a built-in preamp, you will likely need to buy a phono preamp.
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To record samples from a record deck, you need a phono preamp stage between your deck and the mixer; otherwise, you won't be able to capture anything usable, given that the audio will be so quiet.
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There are even receiver companies putting out decent stereos with a phono input all over again, including Sherwood with their RX-4109 receiver sold at Radio Shack, which is built extremely well, sounds great with the right speakers, and often sells for less than $100.
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The ART DJ Pre II Phono Preamp provides a tailor-made solution to getting the sound directly into your computer, but to feed your mixer the right signal, any old hi-fi amp with a phono input and tape in/out facility should do the job.
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In addition, a second pair of RCA connectors—also known as "phono jacks"—is typically present to provide the main stereo mix output to a cassette recorder or similar consumer device.
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Many modern audio receivers have a dedicated phono input for turntables to enhance sound quality.
Synonyms
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A machine that plays music from old records
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An old machine that plays music from records using a needle
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A unit that measures how loud a sound seems to people
An old record player with a large horn that makes sound without electricity
Surface Forms
Etymology
Phono as a noun also comes from the Greek phone meaning 'sound' or 'voice', which explains both of its uses. That is why phono can mean a unit for how loud a sound seems, and informally the name for a phonograph (record player) that makes sound.