| Amplitude |
The maximum extent of vibration or oscillation in a sound wave, representing the loudness or volume of the sound. |
| Analog-To-Digital Conversion |
The process of converting an analog audio signal into a digital form suitable for computer processing. |
| Audio Signal |
A representation of sound in the form of an electrical voltage that can be processed and analyzed. |
| Bit Depth |
The number of bits used to represent the amplitude of a sample in digital audio, determining its dynamic range and resolution. |
| Condenser Microphone |
A type of microphone that uses a capacitor to convert sound into an electrical signal. |
| Diaphragm |
The thin membrane in a microphone that vibrates in response to sound waves and converts the vibrations into an electrical signal. |
| Digital Audio |
Sound represented in a binary format consisting of discrete samples taken at regular intervals. |
| Dynamic Microphone |
A type of microphone that uses electromagnetic induction to convert sound into an electrical signal. |
| Frequency |
The number of cycles or waves occurring in one second, determining the pitch of a sound. |
| Frequency Response |
The range of frequencies a microphone can accurately capture and reproduce. |
| Phantom Power |
The electrical power required by condenser microphones to operate, typically provided by an audio interface or mixer. |
| Sampling Rate |
The number of samples of a sound wave that are taken per second to convert it into a digital form. |
| Sound Representation |
The process of converting sound waves into a digital form that can be stored or manipulated by a computer. |
| Waveform |
A graphical representation of a sound wave showing its amplitude and frequency variations over time. |
