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Computer Audio

Every wonder how a microphone works? What the heck is Ogg Vorbis? How do you buy a microphone for your computer? 

You can learn how a microphone changes sound waves into an electrical pattern, the different types of microphones, what is the difference between an MP3 audio file and a WMA audio file and a bunch more.

These tutorials are designed to answer these questions and hopefully provoke even more inquiries into the world of computer audio.  
 

Lesson 1 - Microphones 

 

 

02:44

  • Microphone Overview - A overview of how Microphones change sound waves into electrical patterns and how analog sound is converted into digital sound.

03:54

  • Microphone Types - Learn about the different types of Microphones to help you make better choices when it comes time to purchase a new microphone.

04:19

  • Microphone Directionality - Microphones are designed to receives sound from specific directions. Knowing what your microphone is designed to do can help you work with it better.

03:46

06:12

Lesson 2 - Computer Audio Formats

  • AU and AIFF - Two of the oldest audio formats used on the Internet.

01:00

  • MP3 - The current leader in terms of popularity and file storage.

02:22

  • Ogg Vorbis - A new open source audio file format that is an alternative to MP3.

01:45

  • WAV and WMA - WAV is an universal file format that can be played on almost any computer system and player. WMA is a propriety format that can only be played on Microsoft Windows Media Player.

02:41

 

 

Total Time

28:43

Related Links

Links

There are dozens of media players but only a few can play the Ogg Vorbis audio format:  

Nullsoft WinAmp - WinAmp is a solid media player and can play the Ogg Vorbis audio file format, visit them at http://www.winamp.com

RealOne/Real Player - Newer players have the ability to play the Ogg Vorbis audio format http://www.real.com

 

 

     
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