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Noise Floor

Noise Floor: A background sound present when no direct input (like a speaker) is received by the system. Usually this is noise created by the audio system itself, by any number of mechanical and electrical systems that hum and buzz and whir. Typically, inexpensive recorders usually have a higher noise floor than more expensive, professional level counterparts. [ Audio Glossary ]

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