Our Shop-Glossary
Here you will find a summary of all terms used in the shop in one place.
S/PDIF
Stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface. Frequently used digital interface for the transmission of audio data. Either optical-digital (TOSLINK) or electrical-digital (coaxial).
Sampling rate
Designates the frequency at which transducers register an incoming signal. CD recordings have a sampling rate of 44.1 KHz. This means that the signal value was determined 44,100 times per second.
Satellite
In hi-fi, compact speakers (especially within a surround set with subwoofer support) are also referred to as satellites.
Sensitivity
Describes how much sound pressure a loudspeaker can produce with an applied energy level. Typically measured at one watt of applied energy at a distance of one metre. The more honest specification refers to the voltage level (2.83 V/1 m).