Audio Processor
by Curtis Siegmann
1. sound or signal source input to the audio processor
1.1. Digital In
1.1.1. CD Player
1.1.2. Drum Machine
1.1.3. MP3 Player
1.1.4. Synthesizer
1.1.5. YouTube
1.1.6. iTunes
1.2. Analog In
1.2.1. Cassette Tape
1.2.2. Electric guitar
1.2.3. Microphone
1.2.3.1. About Microphones
1.2.4. Record Payer
2. Deciding What To Get
2.1. Glossary & Technical Specs
2.1.1. Hertz (Hz)
2.1.2. Audible Frequency
2.1.3. Sampling Rate
2.1.4. Harmonic Distortion & Signal-to-Noise Ratio
2.1.5. Latency
2.1.6. Impedance
2.1.7. Codec
2.1.8. Audio File Types
2.2. Buyer's Guide
2.2.1. Audio Processors
2.2.2. Speakers
2.2.3. Microphones
2.2.4. Headphones / Headsets
3. References
4. About Computer Audio Processing & Hardware
5. Computer Audio Processing History
6. Primer: Analog vs. Digital
7. output from the processor to
7.1. Digital Out
7.1.1. Professional Digital Recording
7.1.2. Portable Recording
7.1.3. Streaming Audio Servers
7.2. Analog Out
7.2.1. Speakers
7.2.2. Headphones
7.2.3. Sound System
7.2.4. Studio Tape Recording
7.2.5. About Speakers and Headphones
8. Types of Audio Processors
8.1. Onboard
8.2. Sound Card
8.3. External
9. Input & Output
10. Example
10.1. Analog Source
10.1.1. Digital Recording
10.1.1.1. mp3 Download
10.1.1.1.1. Your Computer