BROOKS AUDIO DESIGN Amplitude

The extreme range of a signal. Usually measured from the average to the extreme.

Joystick
1) A quad pan pot which distributes what percentage of on signal is sent to each of 4 outputs.
2) A control that is separately controlling two functions at one time.

Brooks XS - 45 Full Range
Describes a sound which covers all audible frequency ranges. As in "full range speaker cabinets."

Balanced input/output
A "balanced" connection is one that has three wires to move the signal. One is a ground, and the other two (called conductors) carry signals of equal value. This is why they are called balanced. Low Z cables and connections are the most common example.

BROOKS AUDIO reviews Expansion
The opposite of compression; for example, an expander may allow the signal to increase 2 dB every time the signal input increased by 1 dB.

Acoustic Amplifier
The portion of the instrument which makes the vibrating source move more air or move air more efficiently; this makes the sound of the instrument louder. Examples of acoustic amplifiers include:
1) The body of an acoustic guitar,
2) The sounding board of a piano,
3) The bell of a horn and
4) The shell of a drum.

Gain Reduction
The working of a limiter or compressor reducing gain during high-level passages.

Flamenco
A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture.