master volume
Main audio level
Master volume is the control that governs overall output level, affecting all audio sources simultaneously.
On a mixing board, individual channels have their own faders, but the master volume sets the final ceiling: Turn down the master volume before the neighbors complain.
The term applies to stereos, televisions, video games, and any system where multiple sounds combine before reaching speakers.
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- crank it upIncrease volume dramatically
- loudnessPerceived sound intensity
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