Meaning & use
Preamp
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An electronic amplifier that boosts a weak signal before it is sent to a main amplifier.
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The sound engineer adjusted the preamp levels before the concert began.
A quality microphone preamp can significantly reduce background noise in a recording.
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Short for 'preamplifier,' an essential component in audio recording and playback systems.
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preamplifier
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