Digital Audio

Digital audio is the representation of sound in a digital format, where analog audio signals are converted into discrete numerical values through sampling and quantization. It enables the storage, processing, transmission, and manipulation of audio using computers and digital devices, forming the basis for modern music production, streaming, and multimedia applications.

Also known as: Digital Sound, Digitized Audio, PCM Audio, DAW Audio, Computer Audio

Why learn Digital Audio?

Developers should learn digital audio concepts when working on audio-related software, such as music production tools, streaming services, video games, or voice recognition systems. It is essential for implementing features like audio playback, recording, editing, effects processing, and compression (e.g., using formats like MP3 or AAC).

Learning Resources

• tutorial: Digital Audio Fundamentals
• course: Introduction to Digital Audio on Coursera
• docs: Digital Audio Wiki
• tutorial: Digital Audio Processing with Python
• book: Audio Programming Book