line in, n.
Brit. /ˌlʌɪˈnɪn/, U.S. /ˌlaɪˈnɪn/
[‹ line n.2 + in adv. Compare line out n.2]
A type of single-pin plug socket on a piece of musical equipment (such as a hi-fi, tape recorder, or other recording or playback device), for the input of a signal via a cable. Freq. attrib. Cf. line out n.2
| 1970 Tape Recorder Jan. 40/3 Equalisers and limiters were almost always working at the same line in and line out levels and were connected with patch cords. 1978 Washington Post 28 May g11/5 The tape ‘takeoff’ point (for feeding signals into a recorder) is standardized in terms of signal level and impedance match with respect to the ‘line-in’ jacks on the recorder. 1995 Kay & Co. (Worcester) Catal. Autumn–Winter 604/1 Pye radio/cassette with speakers..auto reverse with Dolby..RCA line out/CD line in. 1998 What Hi-Fi? May 12/4 Add remote control, a tape loop, four line-ins, plus a good mm/mc phono stage, and preouts to allow biamping, and it has plenty of appeal. |