1221Chapter 33
System Gain Structure
by Pat Brown
33.1 Introduction........................................................................... 1223
33.1.1 Interfaces.......................................................................... 1223
33.2 Audio Waveform Fundamentals........................................................... 1224
33.3 Gain Structure......................................................................... 1225
33.4 System Gain Structure................................................................... 1227
33.5 The Unity Method...................................................................... 1228
33.6 An Optimized Method................................................................... 1229
33.7 Setting the Amplifier Sensitivity........................................................... 1230
33.8 Power Ratings......................................................................... 1231
33.8.1 Amplifier Power Ratings.............................................................. 1231
33.8.2 Loudspeaker Power Ratings........................................................... 1231
33.9 Conclusion............................................................................ 1232
Reference................................................................................. 1232