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What is the primary role of a sound card in digital audio processing?
What is the primary role of a sound card in digital audio processing?
- It converts analog audio signals into digital form and vice versa. (correct)
- It removes unwanted background noise from audio signals.
- It enhances the quality of analog sound waves during transmission.
- It amplifies sound waves for clearer playback.
In analog audio signals, what does amplitude measure?
In analog audio signals, what does amplitude measure?
- The rate at which sound waves travel through the air.
- The speed of the vibrations that produce the sound.
- The duration of the sound signal.
- The loudness or strength of the sound. (correct)
Which of the following accurately describes frequency in the context of audio signals?
Which of the following accurately describes frequency in the context of audio signals?
- It refers to the energy output of the sound waves.
- It determines the clarity of the sound.
- It's the total time the sound is played.
- It measures how often an audio signal changes amplitude in one second. (correct)
What process transforms an analog audio signal into a digital format?
What process transforms an analog audio signal into a digital format?
What forms the basis of sound waves as they propagate through the air?
What forms the basis of sound waves as they propagate through the air?
How do computers handle audio data in digital form?
How do computers handle audio data in digital form?
What must occur to play back audio that was originally stored in digital format?
What must occur to play back audio that was originally stored in digital format?
What aspect of a sound wave does measuring a point on its wave provide?
What aspect of a sound wave does measuring a point on its wave provide?
What is the purpose of sampling in the context of audio processing?
What is the purpose of sampling in the context of audio processing?
Which parameter primarily determines the fidelity of a digital audio sample?
Which parameter primarily determines the fidelity of a digital audio sample?
What is the effect of increasing the bits per sample from 4 bits to 16 bits?
What is the effect of increasing the bits per sample from 4 bits to 16 bits?
What does the sampling rate of an audio signal refer to?
What does the sampling rate of an audio signal refer to?
Which sampling rate is considered standard for CD quality audio?
Which sampling rate is considered standard for CD quality audio?
What happens if you have a very low sampling rate, such as 8,000 Hz?
What happens if you have a very low sampling rate, such as 8,000 Hz?
What is the role of the sound card in the digitization of audio?
What is the role of the sound card in the digitization of audio?
How does audio compression like MP3 affect the quality of sound?
How does audio compression like MP3 affect the quality of sound?
If a sample uses 24 bits and has a sampling rate of 96 kHz, what can be said about the file size?
If a sample uses 24 bits and has a sampling rate of 96 kHz, what can be said about the file size?
What is a common characteristic of lossy compression algorithms like MP3?
What is a common characteristic of lossy compression algorithms like MP3?
Which of the following best describes fidelity in digital audio?
Which of the following best describes fidelity in digital audio?
What is one drawback of increasing the bits per sample and the sampling rate?
What is one drawback of increasing the bits per sample and the sampling rate?
Which audio compression scheme is known for compressing audio files to about 9% of the original size?
Which audio compression scheme is known for compressing audio files to about 9% of the original size?
Flashcards
Digital Audio
Digital Audio
Converting audio signals into ones and zeros for computer processing and storage.
Analog Audio Signal
Analog Audio Signal
A continuous audio signal, represented by varying air pressure, not as ones and zeros.
Sound Wave
Sound Wave
Vibration carrying a sound signal, caused by alternating high and low air pressure.
Amplitude
Amplitude
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Frequency
Frequency
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Sound Card
Sound Card
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Digital Signal
Digital Signal
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Analog Signal
Analog Signal
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Sampling
Sampling
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Sample
Sample
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Bits per sample (bps)
Bits per sample (bps)
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Sampling rate
Sampling rate
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Fidelity
Fidelity
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CD quality audio
CD quality audio
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Lossy compression
Lossy compression
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MP3 compression
MP3 compression
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Audio Compression
Audio Compression
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Conversion
Conversion
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Sampling Approximation
Sampling Approximation
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Higher Sampling Rate
Higher Sampling Rate
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Study Notes
Digital Audio
- Digital audio converts analog audio signals (like voice or music) into ones and zeros for computer processing.
- Computers use digital signals for storing and transmitting data, including audio.
- Analog signals are converted to digital format by sound cards.
- Digital data is converted back to analog signals for playback.
Analog Audio Signals
- Analog audio signals are sound waves created by vibrations in the air.
- Vibrating objects (like speaker drivers) create pressure waves.
- Analog waves have an infinite number of possible values at any given point.
- Amplitude measures the signal strength (loudness).
- Frequency measures the number of amplitude changes per second.
Sampling
- Computers digitize analog signals by breaking them into discrete samples.
- A sample is a value representing amplitude and frequency at a point in time.
- Samples are taken at specific intervals along the analog wave.
- Fidelity refers to how closely the digital approximation resembles the analog wave.
Bits per Sample (bps)
- Bits per sample (bps) determines the possible values for each sample.
- More bits mean more possible values, thus higher fidelity.
- 4-bit samples have a limited 16 possible values.
- 16-bit samples offer 65,536 possible values, resulting in better accuracy.
Sampling Rate
- Sampling rate measures the number of samples taken per second (Hertz).
- Higher sampling rates lead to more samples and a closer approximation of the original wave.
- Typical sound cards operate at least 16-bit, 44 kHz (CD quality).
- Higher-end sound cards use 24-bit, 192 kHz for superior quality.
- High bit/sampling rate means greater fidelity and larger file sizes.
Compression
- Audio compression reduces file sizes while maintaining fidelity (to a degree).
- MPEG-2 Audio Layer III (MP3) is a common lossy compression technique.
- Lossy compression algorithms sacrifice some fidelity for smaller file sizes.
- Other compression schemes include WMA, AAC, and Dolby Digital.
Summary
- Sampling is the process of converting analog audio to digital.
- Sound cards handle conversion, both for input (analog to digital) and output (digital to analog).
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