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Sound
Sound can be created in different ways by an output. Radio is one of the main and longer running streams of media that uses sound. Sound can be output from any type of device it can be done through video. Sound and video can be put together flawlessly it can then be output by a television, gaming systems, computer or many other device. I will look into the the technology and devices used in sound output.
Sound Cards
Sound cards hardware is used to boost audio for computers which can sometimes struggle with audio processing. Normally within the motherboard you will normally have a sound output. The only downfall with that is that this limited the quality of the audio you get due to the type of motherboard. An example of this is a gaming keyboard has a 7,1 built in audio system and some normal PC's will only have like 2.1 built in. Meaning the games motherboard can have built in sound where as the other normal one doesn't have that capability. It all depends on the type of sound card and what you need it for.
Any audio files in your computer are just digital data as with any file within your PC. Sounds consist of waves which travel through air. Key function of a sound card is to translate the digital data into analog sound. It does a similar job to a video card. All sound is analogue
Sound can be created in different ways by an output. Radio is one of the main and longer running streams of media that uses sound. Sound can be output from any type of device it can be done through video. Sound and video can be put together flawlessly it can then be output by a television, gaming systems, computer or many other device. I will look into the the technology and devices used in sound output.
Sound Cards
Sound cards hardware is used to boost audio for computers which can sometimes struggle with audio processing. Normally within the motherboard you will normally have a sound output. The only downfall with that is that this limited the quality of the audio you get due to the type of motherboard. An example of this is a gaming keyboard has a 7,1 built in audio system and some normal PC's will only have like 2.1 built in. Meaning the games motherboard can have built in sound where as the other normal one doesn't have that capability. It all depends on the type of sound card and what you need it for.
Any audio files in your computer are just digital data as with any file within your PC. Sounds consist of waves which travel through air. Key function of a sound card is to translate the digital data into analog sound. It does a similar job to a video card. All sound is analogue
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Sound cards have four main components:
* A DAC (Digital to Analog converter) - this makes it easy to convert the data to sound.
* A ADC (Analogue to Digital Convert) - this does what it says on the tin. It converts the analog output into digital recordings.
* A interface to connect with the motherboard.
* Input and output connections for plugging in headphones, speakers and microphones. You may have built in speakers but can add better quality ones if needed due to connectors being there.
With sound games card you can get two different types of converters which are integrated to the decoder chip. This is known as a CODEC. Some cards have a digital signal processor - its its own processing system. This is better as it takes some control from the CPU as it can convert its own digital to analogue files. Some sound cards will have there own memory separate to CPU/ motherboard.
* A DAC (Digital to Analog converter) - this makes it easy to convert the data to sound.
* A ADC (Analogue to Digital Convert) - this does what it says on the tin. It converts the analog output into digital recordings.
* A interface to connect with the motherboard.
* Input and output connections for plugging in headphones, speakers and microphones. You may have built in speakers but can add better quality ones if needed due to connectors being there.
With sound games card you can get two different types of converters which are integrated to the decoder chip. This is known as a CODEC. Some cards have a digital signal processor - its its own processing system. This is better as it takes some control from the CPU as it can convert its own digital to analogue files. Some sound cards will have there own memory separate to CPU/ motherboard.
Audio Processor
The reason for a audio processor is to regulate analogue and digital sound outputs to make sure that they are output correctly once transmitted. The audio processing takes place before the signal is transmitted. This regulates the signal but also the quality of sound. It makes sure that the sound quality stays constant and is not disrupted.
The reason for a audio processor is to regulate analogue and digital sound outputs to make sure that they are output correctly once transmitted. The audio processing takes place before the signal is transmitted. This regulates the signal but also the quality of sound. It makes sure that the sound quality stays constant and is not disrupted.
3D
3D gives a more tradition sound like stereo. Its the next step up from stereo. For 3D you need to place speakers into the room. The device analyses the audio and feedback is given to the sound system to readjust if needed. This type of audio is preferred by gamers as it is more intense and make it feel even more real. Like when you hear rain falling down a window in the game. Like with this thunderstorm its so realistic.
3D gives a more tradition sound like stereo. Its the next step up from stereo. For 3D you need to place speakers into the room. The device analyses the audio and feedback is given to the sound system to readjust if needed. This type of audio is preferred by gamers as it is more intense and make it feel even more real. Like when you hear rain falling down a window in the game. Like with this thunderstorm its so realistic.
Channels
Sound channels are used where certain audio elements will be outputted this will allow for more speakers to be sent out sound. Sound cards process and output different sounds at the same time. Different channels allow then to send the sound to a number of outputs. Channels are basically the pathways between the sound card and where its going and depending on the quality of sound you want depends on how many channels are needed.
Sampling Rate
Sampling rate is the measurement where it the number of sampled per second used. This is measured in hertz, PC sound cards receive analogue signal that then has to be converted into digital. The higher the sampling rate the higher quality the sound will be. So to get a better sound card you need more Hertz.
Memory
Most things within a PC need a memory the sound card is no different. The sound is converted into numerical waves and then stored on the memory card. This process is called ADC which I mentioned above.
Media Communications Processor.
Media Communications Processor basically created and distributes any type of media such as audio, visuals and audio to but using a multimedia subsystem.
Sound channels are used where certain audio elements will be outputted this will allow for more speakers to be sent out sound. Sound cards process and output different sounds at the same time. Different channels allow then to send the sound to a number of outputs. Channels are basically the pathways between the sound card and where its going and depending on the quality of sound you want depends on how many channels are needed.
Sampling Rate
Sampling rate is the measurement where it the number of sampled per second used. This is measured in hertz, PC sound cards receive analogue signal that then has to be converted into digital. The higher the sampling rate the higher quality the sound will be. So to get a better sound card you need more Hertz.
Memory
Most things within a PC need a memory the sound card is no different. The sound is converted into numerical waves and then stored on the memory card. This process is called ADC which I mentioned above.
Media Communications Processor.
Media Communications Processor basically created and distributes any type of media such as audio, visuals and audio to but using a multimedia subsystem.