Glossary

Term	Meaning
A	Amperes
ADAT	Alesis Digital Audio Tape
ADC	Analogue to Digital Converter
DAW	Digital Audio Workstation
ASP	Analogue Signal Processing
CPU	Central Processing Unit
CUE	Artist Headphone Mix
DAC	Digital to Analogue Converter
dB	Decibel
dBu	Decibel referenced to 0.775 Vrms = 0 dBu
dBFS	Decibel Full Scale
DC	Direct Current
D.I	Direct Injection, Instrument Input
DoC	Declaration of Conformity
DSP	Digital Signal Processing
EQ	Equaliser
FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions
FCC	Federal Communications Commission
GB	Gigabyte
GUI	Graphical User Interface
HPF	High Pass Filter
HV	High Voltage
I/O	Input / Output
JFET	Junction Field Effect Transistor
LED	Light Emitting Diode
RoHS	Restriction of Hazardous Substances
RAM	Random Access Memory
S/PDIF	Sony Philips Digital Interface Format
THD+N	Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
TRS	Tip Ring Sleeve, 1/4-inch Jack Balanced
TS	Tip Sleeve, 1/4-inch Jack Unbalanced
USB	Universal Serial Bus
V	Volts

XLR
A locking circular connector commonly used for balanced analogue audio and microphone connections.