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Redbox Embedder/De-embedder User Handbook
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8 Glossary
AES
Audio Engineering Society.
Attenuation
The reduction of a signal level. Attenuation is usually measured
in dB.
Balanced Audio
A way of sending audio over cable that protects it from induced
interference
BNC
Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector.
Clipping
The onset of severe distortion in the signal path, usually caused
by the peak signal voltage being limited.
dB (decibel)
A ratio of two voltages or signal levels, expressed by the
equation.
dB=20LOG(V1/V2).
Adding the suffix “u” denotes that the signal is relative to 0.775V
RMS. Adding the suffix “v” denotes that the signal is relative to
1V RMS.
Adding the suffix “FS” denotes that the signal is relative to the
maximum value of a digital signal.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a computer networking
protocol used to retrieve IP address and other configuration
information from a server.
EBU
European Broadcast Union
FSD
Full Scale Digits - This is the analogue representation of the
maximum digital value that the converter in question can see
before digital clipping occurs.
Gain
The degree of amplification, or attenuation, applied to a signal.
IEC
International Elecrotechnical Commision - often used to refer to
a mains connectivity standard, i.e. A type of plug/socket similar
to that of a kettle, used on most pro-audio equipment.
ITU
International Telecommunication Union.
kHz
Kilo Hertz (One thousand cycles per second).
