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to preamp

to preamp

7.4
To make a weak sound signal stronger before it goes to the main amplifier
  • verb
  • /priːˈæmp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : amplificar
  • Audio engineers often preamp microphones to ensure a clean recording signal.

Examples

  • You should preamp the guitar before sending it to the main amplifier for the best sound.

  • They forgot to preamp the vocals, resulting in a weak track on the album.

  • The technician will preamp the audio signal.

  • I need to preamp this guitar before recording.

  • Audio engineers often preamp microphones to ensure a clean recording signal.

  • You should preamp the guitar before sending it to the main amplifier for the best sound.

  • They forgot to preamp the vocals, resulting in a weak track on the album.

Synonyms

to amplify
vsto preamp
  • Specialized
23 3.7

To make a sound or electronic signal louder using equipment

is done using a small input device before processing or recording

How Amplifying

to amplify
  • Specialized
23 3.7
to preamp
  • Specialized
7.4
to boost
265 2.5

Surface Forms

preamp infinitive
preamped past
preamped past participle
preamping present participle
preamps third person singular

Etymology

Preamp comes from the same parts: pre- 'before' and amp 'make sound louder'. So to preamp something is to boost a weak signal 'before' sending it to the main amplifier.