"time alignment" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} time alignment
  1. (audio, electronics) The process of delaying the sound emanating from one or more drivers in a loudspeaker or sound system to correct the transient response so that the sound output is simultaneous. Categories (topical): Electronics Related terms: time-aligned

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