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preamp

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[ pree-amp ]

/ ˈpriˌæmp /

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noun Informal.

a preamplifier.

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Origin of preamp

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Words nearby preamp

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How to use preamp in a sentence

USB microphones house a traditional microphone and add a built-in preamp and analog-to-digital converter, which means they can plug directly into a computer or mobile device.
How to build a mobile recording rig—It’s simpler than you think|Sarah Jones|October 27, 2021|Popular-Science
With hundreds of options out there, choices range from the most basic boxes to full-featured interfaces with built-in mixing features and studio-quality microphone preamps.
How to build a mobile recording rig—It’s simpler than you think|Sarah Jones|October 27, 2021|Popular-Science
Not all vocal microphones are portable and most require some form of external preamp and recording interface to function on the go.
Best vocal microphones of 2021|Billy Cadden|August 25, 2021|Popular-Science
Like most USB microphones, the Yeti X acts as its own computer audio interface and preamp, functioning with a single USB cable and requiring no extra gear beyond a laptop and a pair of headphones.
Best vocal microphones of 2021|Billy Cadden|August 25, 2021|Popular-Science

His early boards are so sought after that a Neve preamp alone will regularly go for $3,000.
Jack White Sets World Record for Fastest Record Release|April Siese|April 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST