[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

crosstalk

Signal leakage between audio channels that blurs stereo separation.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Crosstalk is unwanted bleed of one audio channel into another, reducing stereo separation. Low crosstalk means cleaner imaging.

See soundstage.

Where crosstalk Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is crosstalk?

Signal leakage between audio channels that blurs stereo separation.

What terms are related to crosstalk?

Related Audio terms include speaker phone, distortion.

Related Technical Terms

speaker phone
Hands-free calling through the device's loudspeaker. Audio
distortion
Unwanted alteration of an audio signal, heard as harshness or muddiness. Audio
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