Preparing / optimising / compressing digital audio files
Codecs, formats & optimising concepts
Data size, data capacity and data rate
The 6 physical forms of digital data
What is an analogue to digital converter?
Analogue to digital conversion - the 2 primary parameters
Analogue and digital recording chains Download a useful pdf diagram
Advantages & disadvantages of digital and analogue Which is better and how can we compare them?
What is an audio analogue to digital converter?
How do audio analogue to digital converters work? Sample rate & bit depth explained
Computer audio interface device protocols
Digital audio synchronisation Word Clock etc
Connecting devices with AES3 & SPDIF leads
Click to download an MP3 sample of record surface noise.
Click here to read an essay entitled "The impact of digital audio systems on the working practices of sound engineers and music producers".
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