4QLab and Audio Basics
Before one can truly understand the applications of a program like QLab, it is necessary to understand the basics of sound systems and how they function. The following section details some of these core concepts.
4.1 — Audio Systems
For most designers or technicians in the entertainment industry, audio systems fall into three basic categories: recording systems, reinforcement systems, and playback systems. Recording systems tend to consist of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), a computer running sound editing software in conjunction with audio interface hardware. This audio interface allows the user to convert the analog signal from a microphone into a digital signal for editing in the audio software. With the ...
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