Digital Data Representing Sound Flashcards
1
Q
How does a speaker make sound?
A
It vibrates the air with a conical structure.
2
Q
How does a microphone work?
A
It detects sound waves and converts them to voltage variations that can be captured digitally by a computer. Which is called Analogue to digital conversation. (ADC)
3
Q
What is bit rate?
A
The number of bits required to store 1 second of data.
4
Q
What is bit rate measured in?
A
Bits per second.
5
Q
How do you find bit rate?
A
Bit depth * sample rate.
6
Q
What does a high bit rate mean?
A
High quality sound.
