Glossary
Accumulator Logic circuit which adds a series of numbers which are fed to it.
AES/EBU Interface Standardized interface for transmitting digital audio down cable between two devices (see Channel status).
Aliasing Beat frequencies produced when sampling rate (q.v.) is not high enough.
Auditory masking Reduced ability to hear one sound in the presence of another.
Azimuth recording Magnetic recording technique which reduces crosstalk between adjacent tracks.
Bit Abbreviation for Binary Digit.
Byte Group or word of bits (q.v.), generally eight.
Channel coding Method of expressing data as a waveform which can be recorded or transmitted.
Channel status Additional information sent with AES/EBU (q.v.) audio signal.
CLV Constant ...
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