audio channel

[/ˈɔːdiːoʊ ˈtʃænəl/]
nounpl: audio channels
canal de áudio
1. A discrete track or pathway through which sound is transmitted, recorded, or played back in audio equipment or media
The movie has an audio channel in English and another in Spanish.
O filme tem um canal de áudio em inglês e outro em espanhol.
2. In telecommunications or broadcasting, a specific frequency band or signal pathway designated for audio transmission
The radio station broadcasts on audio channel 7 in the FM band.
A estação de rádio transmite no canal de áudio 7 da faixa FM.
3. In digital audio production, a separate recording or mixing track that can be independently manipulated
I isolated the vocals to a separate audio channel for better control.
Isolei os vocais em um canal de áudio separado para melhor controle.
4. In video streaming platforms, an audio option representing different languages or commentary tracks
Select your preferred audio channel from the menu before playing.
Selecione seu canal de áudio preferido no menu antes de reproduzir.
In Brazil, 'canal de áudio' is widely used in entertainment, streaming services, and telecommunications contexts. With the growth of streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube, the term has become increasingly common in everyday Portuguese usage. In USA English-speaking contexts, 'audio channel' is technical terminology commonly used in broadcast, film, music production, and digital media industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio tracksound channelaudio pathwaysoundtrack
Antonyms / Antônimos
video channelsilent track

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canal de áudio
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
canal de áudio / trilha de áudio
Both terms used interchangeably in media and entertainment
São Paulo
canal de áudio / pista de áudio
Technical professionals may use 'pista' for audio tracks
Portugal
canal de áudio / pista de som
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'pista de som' in some contexts

Related Words

surround soundstereomonofrequency bandaudio signalmixing consolespeaker system

Related Idioms & Phrases

switch audio channels
select an audio channel
multiple audio channels available
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