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P
Density of air at STP 1.18 kg/m^3.
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Pa
Acoustical power.
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Parallel Circuit
A circuit configuration in which the same voltage is applied to all components, with current divided among the components according to their...
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Parametric
A type of equalizer with adjustable parameters such as center frequency and bandwidth (Q) as well as amplitude.
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Passive Arming
The ability of some security systems to arm without requiring any direct action from the operator of the vehicle.
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Passive Crossover
Uses inductor (coils) and capacitors in a series and/or parallel configuration to direct desired frequencies to their respective drivers. It does not...
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Passive Radiator
A device that looks like an ordinary driver, except it has no magnet of voice coil. It is usually a high compliant device with a similar cone...
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Passive Subwoofer
A subwoofer that does not incorporate a built in amplifier, and therefore requires external amplification.
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PCM
Acronym for Pulse Code Modulation. A means of digital encoding.
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Pe
Electrical power, P = V^2 / R or P = I^2 * R, where V = voltage, I = current and R = resistance.
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Peak
The maximum amplitude of a voltage or current.
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Peak Power
Peak power is measured during a brief musical burst, such as a sudden drum accent. Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their...
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PEI Film
A plastic-based polymer used primarily for tweeters and midrange cones offering high resistance against harsh environmental extremes, superior...
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Perceptual Coding
The basis for Dolby Digital data reduction, the fundamental concept behind perceptual audio coding is to emphasize sounds that we do hear in a signal...
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Peta (P)
A prefix meaning 1015 or 1,000,000,000,000,000.
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Phase
The relative position of two sound waves with respect to each other.
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Phase Coherence
The relationship and timing of sound coming from different drivers mounted in different locations in a vehicle or a room.
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Phase Distortion
A type of audible distortion caused by the time delay between various parts of the signal.
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Phase Shift
Frequency interaction in the crossover region of passive crossovers which can cause some frequencies to be delayed with respect to other frequencies.
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Photo Detector (Photo Diode)
A semiconductor device which provides variations in current as a function of light intensity.
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Piezo Electric Tweeter
A very efficient, highly directional tweeter that operates without a crossover or magnet. Driver creates sound when a quartz crystal receives...
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Pink Noise
Sound with all frequencies perceptible to the human ear reduced to an equal energy level.
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Pink Noise Generator
A device used to generate pink noise that usually includes a calibrated microphone coupled to a Real Time Analyzer. Commonly used tool for audio...
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Pinswitch
A simple spring-loaded mechanical switch used in many different vehicles designed to turn on interior lights when doors are opened. Pinswitches are...
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Pit
One of the depressions that represents data in a compact disc. May also be referred to as bumps, this is what the pick up sees.
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