audio settings

[/ˈɔːdiəʊ ˈsɛtɪŋz/]
nounpl: audio settings
configurações de áudio
1. Options and controls in a device or application that allow users to adjust sound properties such as volume, equalizer, bass, treble, and audio output preferences
I adjusted the audio settings to increase the bass on my headphones.
Ajustei as configurações de áudio para aumentar o grave nos meus fones de ouvido.
2. A menu or panel in software or hardware where sound parameters can be modified for optimal listening experience
The audio settings menu allows you to select between stereo and surround sound.
O menu de configurações de áudio permite escolher entre som estéreo e envolvente.
3. Technical parameters that control audio input, output, sampling rate, and codec selection in multimedia devices
Check your audio settings if you're experiencing low sound quality during video calls.
Verifique suas configurações de áudio se estiver tendo problemas com a qualidade do som durante chamadas de vídeo.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'configurações de áudio' is the standard technical terminology used in device manuals, software interfaces, and tech support contexts. The term reflects the increasing digitalization and tech adoption in both countries. In casual conversation, Brazilians might say 'ajustar o som' (adjust the sound) more often than the formal 'configurações de áudio', though technical users prefer the precise terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sound settingsaudio configurationsound preferencesaudio optionssound controls
Antonyms / Antônimos
default audioaudio reset

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configurações de áudio
Standard term used across Brazil for audio settings in devices and applications
Rio de Janeiro
configurações de som
Alternative using 'som' (sound) instead of 'áudio' is commonly used
São Paulo
configurações de áudio
Preferred technical term in tech-savvy São Paulo region
Portugal
configurações de áudio
Same term as Brazil; Portuguese speakers use 'áudio' in technical contexts

Related Words

volume controlequalizeraudio outputsound qualityaudio devicemicrophone settingsspeaker settingsaudio format

Related Idioms & Phrases

tweak the audio settings
dial in the audio settings
fine-tune audio settings
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