How much an electronic circuit amplifies a signal is called its “gain.” In most specs or references you will see gain expressed as a decibel value (i.e. 6 dB of gain). Occasionally, you may see gain expressed as a straight numeric ratio (a voltage gain of 4 or a power gain of 2).
Related Articles:
1
Allen & Heath Qu-3 & Qu3-D Overview
2
Matt Greiner | Unlock His Drum Sound, August Burns Red 2026 Tour & More
3
3 of the BEST Vintage-inspired Speakers
4
Buying Your First Offset Guitar
5
Eloy Casagrande Drum Lesson: How to Apply Ghost Notes with Double Bass
6
The DJ Gear Buying Guide
7
Bear McCreary’s Creative Process: Rings of Power, Mastering Melody & “Immortal” Songwriting
8
Band & Orchestra Buying Guide
Inspiration. Information. Passion.
Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. From the tweakiest techniques to the biggest ideas, our experts work hard to constantly supply inSync with a steady stream of helpful, in-depth demos, reviews, how-tos, news, and interviews. With over 28,000 articles and counting, inSync is your FREE resource for breaking news, reviews, demos, interviews, and more.