Digital audio

What is the definition of "Sound"?

• Organized sound in time.

• Vibrations that travel through the air that can be heard by a person's ears.

• A single stream of recorded sound with no location in a sound field.

• A device or software used to record or edit a sequence.

What is the function of a Microphone?

• To convert electrical signals into sound

• To capture sound and convert it into an electrical signal

• To manage and control audio signals

• To measure loudness of sound

What does a Speaker do?

• Captures sound and converts it into an electrical signal

• Converts electrical audio signals into sound waves

• Manages audio signals in live performances

• Measures intensity of sound

What is the difference between Digital and Analog Audio Recording?

• Digital recording captures sound waves as a continuous physical representation whereas Analog transfers digital data.

• Analog recording captures sound waves directly as a continuous physical representation whereas Digital transfers digital data.

• Digital recording uses a built-in amplifier

• Analog recording requires an external amplifier

What does sample rate refer to in audio production?

• The number of samples of audio carried per second

• The distance between successive crests of a wave

• The loudness or softness of a sound

• The volume and intensity of sound

What is pitch determined by in a sound wave?

• The amplitude of the sound wave

• The frequency of the sound wave

• The wavelength of the sound wave

• The volume of the sound wave

Which audio file format is preferred for its high-quality sound?

• FLAC

• WAV

• AAC

• MP3

What is the importance of higher sample rates in audio production?

• They affect the volume and intensity of sound

• They impact the pitch and timbre of sound

• They ensure compatibility with different devices

• They provide more accurate representations of the original sound wave

What is the popular choice for its small size and compatibility with most devices?

• WAV

• AAC

• FLAC

• MP3

Which audio file format is a popular choice for Apple devices?

• MP3

• WAV

• FLAC

• AAC