ETYM French acoustique, Greek akoustikos relating to hearing, from akouein to hear.
Of or relating to the science of acoustics; SYN. acoustical.
Pertaining to the hearing, to sound and its transmission; worked by sound or echoes.

Množina: acoustic couplers

Device that enables computer data to be transmitted and received through a normal telephone handset; the handset rests on the coupler to make the connection. A small speaker within the device is used to convert the computer's digital output data into sound signals, which are then picked up by the handset and transmitted through the telephone system. At the receiving telephone, a second acoustic coupler or modem converts the sound signals back into digital data for input into a computer.
Unlike a modem, an acoustic coupler does not require direct connection to the telephone system. However, interference from background noise means that the quality of transmission is poorer than with a modem, and more errors are likely to arise.
An archaic device once used in computer communications. The coupler was a cradle-like instrument into which the headset of a telephone was placed. Its function was somewhat similar to the job now done by modems.

Množina: acoustic ducts

Množina: acoustic guitars

A guitar whose sound is not amplified by electrical means.

Množina: acoustic hoods

Množina: acoustic memories

Množina: acoustic nerves

A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea; SYN. auditory nerve, nervus vestibulocochlearis, eighth cranial nerve.

Množina: acoustic waves

A wave that transmits sound

Of or relating to the science of acoustics

With respect to acoustics