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two-channel

two-channel

1 5.0
Two separate sound channels that send sound to left and right speakers
  • adjective
  • /ˈtuːˌtʃænəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de dos canales
  • Imagine a basic mix consisting of two channels of sound, with one being a singer and the other a synthesizer playing the accompaniment.
  • a two-channel system
  • two-channel compression
  • two-channel hearing aid

Examples

  • The musician connected the speakers to the two-channel amplifier for a richer sound experience.

  • For the best audio quality, he preferred his two-channel system over a mono setup.

  • The sentences and babble were saved in two channels of a .wav file.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The second pair of simulated hearing aids are two-channel compression instruments.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The response of a two-channel compression hearing aid to the 85 dB SPL tone burst is shown in Figure 16.

    Academic text (1990)

  • A two-channel EMG amplifier records the surface electromyographic signal over the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles.

    Academic text (2001)

  • This two-channel radio allows for separate volume control between left and right speakers.

Synonyms

stereophonic
vstwo-channel
  • Specialized
2 6.8

Sound from two or more speakers that seems to come from different directions

uses exactly two separate channels to create spatial effect
binaural
vstwo-channel
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Using both ears to hear sound, often with headphones

describes equipment using two separate channels rather than ear-based perception
stereo
vstwo-channel
3.9

Sound made or played with two channels so it comes from different directions

focuses on using two separate channels for a spatial effect
biaural
vstwo-channel
  • Specialized
8.6

Hearing with both ears to judge where sounds come from

refers to equipment using two separate channels instead of ear-focused sensing

How Many Channels

multichannel
  • Specialized
5.0
two-channel
  • Specialized
1 5.0
mono
  • Specialized
6 7.0

Surface Forms

two-channel positive

Morphology

two-channel = two + channel (transparent) = two + channel

The meaning is directly the combination of 'two' + 'channel' referring to audio equipment with two separate channels, which is easily inferable by learners.

Etymology

The word two-channel breaks into two- meaning 'two' and channel meaning a 'path' or 'route'. It names audio that uses two separate sound 'paths', one for the left side and one for the right, to create a more natural, stereo sound.