In Home Theater Audio gear: short for pre-processor. In simple terms, it's the 'brains' of a home theater system. Usually a preamp for home audio systems that has the D/A converters (digital signal processing) built in and distribute the analog audio to self powered pro speakers or block amps in high end systems. Example: Marantz AV8801. Units have HDMI or USB inputs that can process the complex digital signals (ex. DTS, Dolby, etc.) and output it in RCA or XLR (analog) formats.
THE BASICS >>>>>
Block Amp - Audio amplifier with zero controls
Pre Amp - Source Selection, Audio Volume control, no amplification.
Pre-Pro - An pre amp with digital processing built in.
Integrated Amp - A preamp and block amp combined in one unit
Receiver - An integrated Amp with a tuner (Radio) and/or pre-pro built in. Everything in one box.
Pre-Pro primary functions include:
- Source selection
- Volume control
- Multi-channel digital to analog conversion
- Delays and volumes for individual speakers
- Upmixing, from 5.1 to 7.1 for example
- Bass management
Secondary Functions -
- High resolution audio format decoding
- Room correction
- Video scaling
- 2nd and 3rd zones
- Media streaming
- Internet radio
THE BASICS >>>>>
Block Amp - Audio amplifier with zero controls
Pre Amp - Source Selection, Audio Volume control, no amplification.
Pre-Pro - An pre amp with digital processing built in.
Integrated Amp - A preamp and block amp combined in one unit
Receiver - An integrated Amp with a tuner (Radio) and/or pre-pro built in. Everything in one box.
Pre-Pro primary functions include:
- Source selection
- Volume control
- Multi-channel digital to analog conversion
- Delays and volumes for individual speakers
- Upmixing, from 5.1 to 7.1 for example
- Bass management
Secondary Functions -
- High resolution audio format decoding
- Room correction
- Video scaling
- 2nd and 3rd zones
- Media streaming
- Internet radio
I bought an Onkyo PR-SC5509 pre-pro so I could play a bluray on my laptop, go HDMI directly from my laptop to Balanced XLR output to run my Mackie SA1532 professional loudspeakers, also run my Home Theater Receiver to get surround sound in my living room, and run another signal the outdoor speakers in the backyard as "zone 3". I was shocked when I fed the pre-pro with a 24bit, 96khz signal and as well as a DTS encoded bluray and it played it all perfectly.
by Brian Pa June 27, 2014
In the act of Dating. One doesn't even get to the date! For example you exchange messages and texts . Then the person ceases to communicate with youhowever you have yet to even go on the date to even be classified as being "ghosted"
Hey what ever happened with that girl you were talking to on Facebook Did you guys ever meet up? You still talking to her and Did you hit that? "No despite my efforts. We never got to even meet and she already vanished . I didn't even make it to to the actual ghosting phase this time... I guess I got pre-ghosted"
by Paul bailey December 18, 2017
When gaming online, the point in which there is evidence, beyond reasonable doubt (by the average gamer), that a Tea Baging is about to occur. Whether or not you are on the receiving or giving side, you know that's goin' down.
1337 Sniper: Dammit Tony, I just got No-Scoped.
1337 BR: Yea, he's already Pre-Bagging you.
1337 Sniper: How can you tell?
1337 BR: He's running towards your body, looking down, and bouncing as he approaches...Okay, now he's Tea Bagging you.
1337 BR: Yea, he's already Pre-Bagging you.
1337 Sniper: How can you tell?
1337 BR: He's running towards your body, looking down, and bouncing as he approaches...Okay, now he's Tea Bagging you.
by Domonic July 14, 2008
by the dean of my college uses this word November 22, 2007
Refers to the excess skin in larger females that ends up folded in front of the proper vagina. Popularized by OB/GYN residents. Usually results in a smell similar to nasty armpit, swamp ass and indian food. Mechanical obstruction to sexual intercourse. May need assistance by providing traction to penetrate properly. Feature common in mud sharks.
by Mike Honcho007 May 18, 2009
A gathering of people who meet up before they go on a night out to drink as much alcohol as possible.
This is usually done by students to save money. It also adds a bit more to the night and there can even be an after-swall on special occasions.
This is usually done by students to save money. It also adds a bit more to the night and there can even be an after-swall on special occasions.
Chrissy - yo mate you going out tonight?
Ben - yeah i think so are having a pre-swall?
Chrissy - yeah pre-swall at mine at 8 oclock.
Ben - Okay, see you then, let's get fucked!
Ben - yeah i think so are having a pre-swall?
Chrissy - yeah pre-swall at mine at 8 oclock.
Ben - Okay, see you then, let's get fucked!
by millheadmate May 12, 2010
A person who pre-drinks before heading out to a bar, but consumes so much that when it comes time to go, they're too wasted to be allowed into the bar.
by Dr. Patchbeard May 01, 2011