What is digital recording?
Digital recording is a translation and transcription of sound into on-off format (binary). This binary transcription is called a digital record and is done by an analog to a digital converter (ADC). Digital recording can be translated back into computer sound and other playback devices.
There are many different types of digital records. CD, MP3 and WAV files are examples of digital records. They differ in two primary ways - how the data are coded and on which media the data is stored. Not all digital playback devices can play all types of digital recordings - this is because playback devices are unable to read storage media or unable to translate as the digital record is coded. The way the set is compressed is considered lossless or loss. Lossless compression means that no data will change when the grind is compressed; Loss of compression means that a small amount of data has been changed or discarded due to compression. Lossless filesDigital recording is much greater than their counterparts and includes files created using free resistant sound codec (FLAC) and Apple lossless sound codec (ALAC). Pamous files are much smaller and therefore tend to be more popular. They include MP3 and WMA formats.
One of the most important aspects of digital record is the sampling frequency. The exemplary frequency represents the number of every second that data from the sound wave (continuous signal) is taken and converted to digital format. The exemplary frequency 44 100 times per second is considered to be the amount needed to create the quality of the traditional music CD.
One of the primary advantages of digital recordings is related to copying. With proper treatment, digital recordgs can be copied endless number of times without losing sound quality. Copies can also be made from copies without having sound degraded. This has the advantages of both editing and portability. When editing sound, this means that digital recording can be trimmed, copy, insert into different editors and then rework without losing the high sound quality. As for portability, it means that music enthusiasts can copy their favorite songs from their computer, to their portable music player and even convert their entire collection into a new computer without losing sound quality.