GearCast - Glossary Definition for VCA

Definition for VCA

(VoltageDefinition:
Also called electro-motive Force (EMF). The "charge potential" or pressure of electrons that causes current to flow in a circuit. Controlled 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.) An amplifier with gain or attenuation controlled by a DCDefinition:
Direct Current. Current that flows only in one direction, as opposed to AC (Alternating Current). Typically derived from batteries or DC power supplies. voltage. Software emulations are often called VCAs even though control dataDefinition:
Information used by a computer in order to arrive at a decision. Although this is a plural term, it's often treated in the singular. replaces the DC voltage.