Psophometer
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In telecommunication
s, a psophometer is an instrument that provides a visual indication of the audible effects of disturbing voltages of various frequencies.
A psophometer usually incorporates a weighting network. The characteristics of the weighting network depend on the type of circuit
under investigation, such as whether the circuit is used for high-fidelity
music or for normal speech.
Telecommunication
Telecommunication is the transmission of information over significant distances to communicate. In earlier times, telecommunications involved the use of visual signals, such as beacons, smoke signals, semaphore telegraphs, signal flags, and optical heliographs, or audio messages via coded...
s, a psophometer is an instrument that provides a visual indication of the audible effects of disturbing voltages of various frequencies.
A psophometer usually incorporates a weighting network. The characteristics of the weighting network depend on the type of circuit
Telecommunication circuit
A telecommunication circuit is any line, conductor, or other conduit by which information is transmitted.A dedicated circuit, private circuit, or leased line is a line that is dedicated to only one use...
under investigation, such as whether the circuit is used for high-fidelity
Fidelity
"Fidelity" is the quality of being faithful or loyal. Its original meaning regarded duty to a lord or a king, in a broader sense than the related concept of fealty. Both derive from the Latin word fidēlis, meaning "faithful or loyal"....
music or for normal speech.