GearCast - Glossary Definition for Saturation

Definition for Saturation

1. (audio) The result of overloading a transformerDefinition:
A passive electromagnetic device that uses one or more coils of wire to isolate or split signals. Also may convert impedance and voltage levels. May be used to eliminate ground loops, reduce Rf interference or crosstalk., tapeDefinition:
Short for magnetic recording tape., speaker, amplifierDefinition:
1. A device that increases the voltage or power of a signal. 2. In music performance, a device such as a guitar amplifier that includes speakers and controls to increase the sound level of acoustic or electric instruments., or tubeDefinition:
(slang) A vacuum tube or (valve), an electronic amplifying or rectifying element with a heating filament, in a glass or metal envelope. to add harmonics, which can sometimes create a desirable effect. See Soft ClippingDefinition:
The process of increasing an analog signal's level above the available headroom, but with rounded corners going into and out of the clipped section rather than a hard transition. See Clipping. Cf. Hard Clipping.. 2. (color) Amount of color present in a light, fabric or paint.