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Compressor

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Reduces dynamic range of the audio signal; Varies within path

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Loudspeaker

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Converts electrical signals to acoustic energy; End of signal chain

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Equalizer

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Adjusts the balance of frequency components; Varies within path

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Mixer

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Combines multiple audio signals; Middle to later in path

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Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)

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Converts digital data to analog signal; Near the end in path for playback

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VU Meter

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Displays the level of audio signals; Can be found throughout the path

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Peak Limiter

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Prevents clipping by restricting the peaks of the signal; Varies within path

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Patch Bay

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Facilitates routing of audio signals through connections; Centralized routing point

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Pre-Amplifier

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Boosts the microphone level signal to line level; Second in path

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Monitor Controller

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Manages the levels and sources sent to studio monitors; Near the end of the path

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Noise Gate

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Reduces noise by muting the signal below threshold; Varies within path

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Microphone

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Transduces acoustic energy to electrical energy; Typically first

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Power Amplifier

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Increases signal level to drive speakers; End of the path

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Headphones

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Personal monitoring device; End of chain or monitor path

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Channel Strip

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Combines pre-amplifier, EQ, and compressor into one unit; Early in path

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Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)

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Converts analog signal to digital data; Later in path for digital recording

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Direct Injection Box (DI)

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Converts instrument level signals to mic level; Near the beginning

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Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

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Manipulates the digital audio data; In digital path

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Filter

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Removes unwanted frequencies or alters the spectral content; Varies within path

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Effects Processor

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Applies effects like reverb, delay; Varies within path

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