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Preamplifier (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /pre-amp-lee-fy-err/
Also spelled or known as: Preamp, Pre-amp, Pre amp
An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone.
A Preamplifier is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified.
A preamplifier is used a lot with microphones.
Example sentence: “Let’s cop a new preamplifier tonight.”
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