Preamp (noun)
Type: noun
Also spelled or known as: Preamplifier, Pre-amp, Pre amp
Related: Pre, Preamplifier
What does Preamp mean?
An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone.
A preamp is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified.
A preamp is used a lot with microphones.
Preamp synonyms: Preamplifier
Example sentence: “We used the preamp on stage.”
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