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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.

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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.

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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.