Music Glossary: noise

Two-opposed signal lines and a shield reject common-mode noise over long runs (XLR/TRS). more

Difference between the noise floor and maximum level (noise-limited or headroom-limited). more

Device that amplifies low-level mic signals to line level with minimal noise and color. more

Left/right-hand muting, foam mutes, and palm muting for tight tone. more

Add white/pink noise for air, transients, or snares; filter and envelope shape to taste. more

Random/filtered noise to modulate pitch/cutoff for analog-style instability. more

Cleaning hiss, hum, and room spill with expanders/gates while avoiding pumping or chopped tails. more