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Definition of LFE Channel

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Definition: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel is a separate track used for low bass in music and special bass effects in movie soundtracks on DVD discs. The LFE channel is output by a subwoofer.
Also Known As: point-one channel, .1 channel, subwoofer channel
Examples: The LFE channel reproduces low bass sound for music and special bass effects for movie soundtracks.

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