Reverberator: meaning, definitions and examples
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reverberator
[ rɪˈvɜːrbəˌreɪtər ]
sound device
A reverberator is a device used to add a sense of space and depth to audio signals by simulating the echoes that occur in different environments. It is commonly used in recording studios and live sound setups to create a more immersive sound experience.
Synonyms
echo device, reverb unit, sound effect processor
Examples of usage
- The sound engineer added a reverberator to the vocal track to make it sound like the singer was performing in a large concert hall.
- The guitarist used a reverberator pedal to give his guitar solos a more atmospheric quality.
Translations
Translations of the word "reverberator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reverberador
🇮🇳 प्रतिकरक (pratikarak)
🇩🇪 Reverberator
🇮🇩 reverberator
🇺🇦 ревербератор
🇵🇱 rewerberator
🇯🇵 リバーブレーター (ribāburētā)
🇫🇷 réverbérateur
🇪🇸 reverberador
🇹🇷 reverberatör
🇰🇷 리버베레이터 (libeobereteo)
🇸🇦 مردد الصوت (murdid al-sawt)
🇨🇿 reverbátor
🇸🇰 reverberátor
🇨🇳 混响器 (hùnxiǎng qì)
🇸🇮 reverberator
🇮🇸 endurómsbúnaður
🇰🇿 ревербератор
🇬🇪 რევერბერატორი (reverberatori)
🇦🇿 reverberator
🇲🇽 reverberador
Word origin
The word 'reverberator' is derived from the Latin word 'reverberare', which means 'to beat back'. The concept of using reverberation in audio technology dates back to the early 20th century when engineers started experimenting with creating artificial echoes to enhance sound recordings. Over time, reverberators have become essential tools in the music and audio industry for creating rich, immersive soundscapes.
See also: reverberation.