I don't fully understand recording and signal to noise ratio

1. How do you interpret signal to noise ratio?
2. Why is it important to record using as high a signal to noise ratio as possible?
3. What is a good signal to noise ratio for a turntable?
4. How do you get a good signal to noise ratio?

How do you interpret signal to noise ratio?

SNR is expressed in decibels. It is calculated by dividing the signal power by the noise power. A ratio bigger than 1 dB indicates that the signal is more than the noise. Conversely, if the ratio is less than 1, it indicates that the noise level is bigger than the signal level.

Why is it important to record using as high a signal to noise ratio as possible?

The greater the distance between them, the better the signal to noise ratio is. Thus, the signal will be sent with quality, no distortions and the noise won't be perceived. Or at least it won't be strong enough to interfere in the sound.

What is a good signal to noise ratio for a turntable?

It is generally considered that a good signal to noise ratio is 60 dB or more for a phono turntable, 90 dB or more for an amplifier or CD player, 100 dB or more for a preamp.

How do you get a good signal to noise ratio?

Once you see the list of WiFi signals, you can do a few things to increase the SNR ratio:

1. Remove Extra WiFi networks. This is especially true if this is a business environment. ...
2. Check for “Noisy” devices. Take a look at the devices around the WiFi router. ...
3. Turn off unneeded signals.