[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

distortion

Unwanted alteration of an audio signal, heard as harshness or muddiness.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Distortion is any unwanted change to an audio signal, such as harmonic or intermodulation distortion, which colours or muddies the sound.

See sound quality.

Where distortion Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is distortion?

Unwanted alteration of an audio signal, heard as harshness or muddiness.

What terms are related to distortion?

Related Audio terms include call quality, speaker phone.

Related Technical Terms

call quality
How clear a voice call sounds, set by microphones and codecs. Audio
speaker phone
Hands-free calling through the device's loudspeaker. Audio
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