| balanced armature unit [`bal·ǝnst `ärm·ǝ·chǝr ´yü·nǝt] ENGINEERING ACOUSTICS Driving unit used in magnetic loudspeakers, consisting of an iron armature pivoted between the poles of a permanent magnet and surrounded by coils carrying the audio-frequency current; variations in audio-frequency current cause corresponding changes in armature magnetism and corresponding movements of the armature with respect to the poles of the permanent magnet. |