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davrosthedalek
9 months ago
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The scientific “unit” we call the decibel
If 0 dB is its maximum, then -50dB is 50 dB down in power from its maximum (so 10^-5). No m V or other post-fix needed.
relaxing
9 months ago
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That’s true but not that helpful for determining what your ears actually hear.
creeble
9 months ago
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For music, they hear about 10dB is half/twice as loud.
relaxing
9 months ago
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That’s true but not really helpful for understanding what the amplifier is reading (thanks to nonlinearities down the line.)
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