Noise gate

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Definition

A signal-activated switch.

If a signal reaches a preset threshold, the noise gate opens and allows the signal to pass through. If the threshold is not met, the gate stays shut, eliminating any lower level noise or hiss.

Gates are very effective and useful devices in the studio, operating as automatic mutes or cuts to reduce low-level background noise while recording using microphones.

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