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[Hugh Robjohns]

Yes... I did wonder about that as I typed it and was going to consult with my colleagues about it tomorrow. But what the heck, let's just go with 'flexible'! I've updated the entry.

H

[wireman]

A Gooseneck (sometimes calles swan neck) is always flexible - that's why it's called a goose neck.

I thought this as well but I did a quick check for exceptions and came up with this microphone which is described as having a fixed-placement gooseneck.
Looking further, I see that this does not mean what I thought it did at the time.

[John Willett]

A Gooseneck (sometimes calles swan neck) is always flexible - that's why it's called a goose neck.

I thought this as well but I did a quick check for exceptions and came up with this microphone which is described as having a fixed-placement gooseneck.
Looking further, I see that this does not mean what I thought it did at the time.

This microphone *is* flexible - it just has a solid bit in the middle, but it's flexible at both ends. So can really be called a gooseneck.

If it was fixed angles, like the AKG VR1, then it would not be a gooseneck.

[Eddy Deegan]

That's a comprehensive glossary Hugh :)

While browsing it I noted the lack of an entry for Overtone. At first I thought it was just another word for Harmonic but something in the back of my head tickled and I googled it a bit and found a definition of Overtone is defined as any frequency having a larger value than the fundamental frequency of the system. When an overtone is combined with the fundamental frequency, it is known as a partial. A harmonic is such a partial having an integer multiplication of the fundamental.

Overtones featured in my early piano education but I'd lost the definition over the years - basically, they are the mess from which harmonics can be picked. Or something!

(May be too trivial for the glossary but I figured I'd mention it)

[Hugh Robjohns]

Thanks Eddy, I'll add that one in. EDIT: Done!

I remember getting horribly confused way back with the different numbers of overtones and harmonics...

H

[Folderol]

Thanks for that Eddy. It greatly clarifies some aspects of my synth of choice - especially as the original designer is not a native English speaker!

[ef37a]

Thanks Eddy, I'll add that one in. EDIT: Done!

I remember getting horribly confused way back with the different numbers of overtones and harmonics...

H

I dimly remember being told that 2kHz is the FIRST Overtone of 1kHz but the SECOND Harmonic?

Dave.

[Hugh Robjohns]

Quite so! :D

[wireman]

Since I just sent my old cassette tape deck (AIWA AD-F660) away to see if it can be repaired I realise the glossary is missing some tape-related definitions:

• Wow
• Flutter
• Dropout (tape)

Also for the Dolby entry describing noise reduction and surround technologies there was also Dolby HX which I think just optimised the use of bias on recording for high signal levels.

[Hugh Robjohns]

I realise the glossary is missing some tape-related definitions:

Good call. I'll add those tomorrow.

Also for the Dolby entry describing noise reduction and surround technologies there was also Dolby HX which I think just optimised the use of bias on recording for high signal levels.

Yes, as I recall, it reduced the bias level when there was strong HF content in the audio signal to avoid unnecessary overbiasing. I'll check the detail and add it to the glossary. Thanks.

H

[Hugh Robjohns]

All added -- thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming!

H