noise suppressor

noise suppressor

[′nȯiz sə‚pres·ər] (electronics) A circuit that blocks the audio-frequency amplifier of a radio receiver automatically when no carrier is being received, to eliminate background noise. Also known as squelch circuit. A circuit that reduces record surface noise when playing phonograph records, generally by means of a filter that blocks out the higher frequencies where such noise predominates. noise limiter

noise suppressor

noise suppressorA device installed in the tailpipe of a gas turbine engine to slow the mixing of exhaust gases with the surrounding air, thus decreasing the intensity of sound.