Monaural

Monaural (often shortened to mono) sound reproduction is single-channel. Typically there is only one microphone, one loudspeaker, or, in the case of headphones or multiple loudspeakers, they are fed from a common signal path, and in the case of multiple microphones, mixed into a single signal path at some stage.

Related Topics:
Microphone - Loudspeaker - Headphones - Signal

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Monaural sound has been replaced by stereo sound in most entertainment applications. However, it remains the standard for:

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• Radiotelephone communications.
• Telephone networks.
• Induction loops for use with hearing aids.
 
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