Digital Sound: A technology (e.g., cds) that converts sound into numbers: this allows computers to process and/or change the recorded sound. It has been replacing analog sound processes (e.g., vinyl albums and audio cassettes).

 

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Digital Sound: A technology (e.g., cds) that converts sound into numbers: this allows computers to process and/or change the recorded sound. It has been replacing analog sound processes (e.g., vinyl albums . . . View Full Definition

Analog Sound: An electronic replica of a sound wave on audio or video tape: the sound wave is converted into an electronic copy or analog. This type of sound recording is being replaced by digital sound. . . . View Full Definition

Dolby Digital: Dolby's name for its format for the digital soundtrack system for motion picture playback. Utilizes their AC-3 method of digital compression. The signal is optically printed between the spro . . . View Full Definition

Secure Digital (SD) Card: A Secure Digital (SD) card is an SDMI-compliant flash memory card used in many digital cameras, memory players, and other portable digital devices. Like other SDMI-compliant cards, an SD car . . . View Full Definition

Sound Designer: A person who creates audio for games.

Second Sound Shift: Another term for the High German Shift.

Sound: A type of physical kinetic energy called acoustical energy that falls within the portion of the spectrum to which humans are sensitive.

Sound Attenuation: Sound proofing a wall or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation.

Sound Bite: In a news package, a short piece of audio that was recorded on location.

Personal Digital Cellular (PDC): The Japanese cellular standard.