Pre_amplifier Pre_amplifier

Pre amplifier - Definition

Related Words: Damper, Detector, Generator, Inverter, Limiter, Megaphone, Modulator, Multiplier, Multivibrator, Oscillator

A preamplifier (preamp), as its name suggests, is an amplifier which precedes another amplifier.

The second amplifier is typically a power amplifier (power amp). In this example, the job of the preamp is to amplify a low level signal, perhaps from a microphone or pickup, to line level and to apply any necessary equalization and tone control.

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