Mürafiguur

Mürafiguur is a term used in acoustics and audio engineering to describe the quality of an audio system's output relative to its inherent noise floor. It essentially quantifies how much the system's own internal noise is present in the signal. A low mürafiguur indicates a cleaner output with less unwanted noise, while a high mürafiguur suggests that the system's noise is more prominent and can interfere with the desired audio signal.

The mürafiguur is typically expressed as a ratio or in decibels. It is influenced by various components within an audio chain, including preamplifiers, amplifiers, digital-to-analog converters, and even the recording medium itself. Factors such as component quality, design, and shielding can all contribute to the overall mürafiguur.

In practice, a low mürafiguur is desirable for applications where subtle details in the audio are important, such as in high-fidelity music playback, professional audio recording, and sensitive measurement equipment. High-end audio equipment often aims for very low mürafiguur values to ensure the purest possible signal reproduction. Conversely, in applications where absolute signal purity is less critical, a slightly higher mürafiguur might be acceptable. Understanding and minimizing mürafiguur is a key aspect of achieving high-quality audio performance.