Audio Engineering Terminology

verb to make something louder or stronger

adjective having been made louder or stronger

• The sound was amplified using state-of-the-art audio equipment.
• I amplified the music so we could hear it better.
• I cranked up the volume and amplified the bass for a better beat.
• His anger was amplified by the stressful situation he was in.

• The amplification of sound through the speakers was clear and powerful.
• I love how the amplification makes the music sound so much better.
• The amplification at the concert was lit!
• The amplification of his emotions was evident in his passionate speech.

noun a person or thing that equalizes, especially a device used to adjust sound frequencies to achieve a balance in audio output

• The equalizer in the audio system ensures that all frequencies are balanced.
• Make sure to adjust the equalizer on the stereo for the best sound quality.
• I always mess around with the equalizer on my music player to get the bass just right.
• Education is often seen as the great equalizer in society, providing opportunities for all.

noun a word that can be used to refer to a person or thing that is known or unknown

• The scientist used a high-quality recording instrument to measure the precise temperature of the liquid.
• I borrowed my friend's recording instrument to capture the live performance.
• I need to grab my recording instrument before we head to the studio.
• Her memory works like a recording instrument, capturing every detail of the event.

noun a twisting or fidgeting movement

verb to twist or fidget with something in a restless or nervous manner

• She absentmindedly began to twiddle with the pen during the meeting.
• He likes to twiddle his thumbs when he's bored.
• Stop twiddling around and get to work!
• The dancer's fingers seemed to twiddle effortlessly as she gracefully moved across the stage.

noun a device that synthesizes the human voice by encoding it as a series of signals

• The vocoder is a device used to analyze and synthesize the human voice for various audio applications.
• I love playing around with the vocoder on my music software to create cool vocal effects.
• Have you heard that new song with the crazy vocoder effects? It's fire!
• The vocoder of social media filters can distort reality and create a false impression of perfection.

noun the part of a room or theater where sound is most effectively heard

• The acoustic center of the concert hall was designed to optimize sound quality for all audience members.
• The acoustic center in this room is where you can hear the music the best.
• Dude, let's sit near the acoustic center so we can hear the band clearly.
• In a debate, it's important to stay focused on the acoustic center of the argument to avoid getting off track.