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Digital Sound

Digital sound is created by measuring a sound wave thousands of times per second and storing the numbers. Music files and voice recordings use this method.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

CD-quality audio samples sound 44,100 times every second.

All about Digital Sound

Digital sound is created by measuring sound waves thousands of times per second and storing the numbers. Music and voice recordings use this method.

Higher sampling rates can capture more detail in the sound.

These numbers are then turned back into sound waves when you play the recording. This process lets computers store music, voices and other sounds.

Digital sound can be copied and shared without losing quality, which is one of its biggest advantages.

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Real-life uses of Digital Sound

  • Recording music and podcasts
  • Making voice messages
  • Editing sound for videos

Frequently asked questions about Digital Sound

How is digital sound stored?

As numbers measured from sound waves.

What is a sample?

A measurement of the sound wave at one moment.