single-channel
Definition
Adjective: - Relating to audio that uses only one pathway for transmission, recording, or reproduction: Describes a system, signal, or method where sound is carried, stored, or played back through a single channel, as opposed to multiple channels like stereo. This is often synonymous with monaural or monophonic sound.
Usage
- Used to describe audio equipment, recordings, broadcasts, or transmission systems.
- Typically modifies nouns like , , , , , , , or .
Examples
- The old radio broadcast was single-channel, lacking the spatial depth of modern stereo.
- Many early telephone systems relied on single-channel audio transmission.
- For the archival project, they converted the historic single-channel recording into a digital format.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specification: In technical documentation, "single-channel" precisely specifies the audio configuration, often contrasted with "dual-channel" or "multi-channel."
- The device's input is configurable for either single-channel or stereo operation.
Variants and Related Words
- Monaural (adj): Often used interchangeably with "single-channel" to describe sound from a single audio channel.
- Monophonic (adj): Another synonym, particularly in the context of music recording and reproduction.
- Mono (adj/n): A common informal shortening for monaural or monophonic sound.
Synonyms
- Monaural
- Monophonic
- Mono
Antonyms
- Stereo (stereophonic)
- Binaural
- Multi-channel
- Surround sound
Adjective
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designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
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