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Definition of preamplifier

preamplifier

/ˌpriːˈæmplɪfaɪər/
pre · am · pli · fi · er
Plural:preamplifiers
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preamplifier Lexical Profile

preamplifier Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electronic device that converts a weak electrical signal, such as that from a microphone, turntable, or guitar pickup, into an output signal strong enough to be processed by a main amplifier without significant degradation.

Example

"The recording engineer connected the studio microphone to a tube preamplifier to warm up the vocal tone before sending the signal to the mixing console."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preamplifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preamplifier
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