Please take the time to check out some of these links to help you learn how to "Talk Like The Pros". Here are some common audio related terms and resources you can explore and download for various purposes like learning, editing, or production:
Common Audio Terms
1. Sample Rate – The number of samples of audio carried per second, measured in Hz (e.g., 44.1kHz, 48kHz).
2. Bit Depth – The number of bits used to represent each audio sample (e.g., 16bit, 24bit).
3. Bit Rate – The amount of data processed per second in an audio file, affecting quality and file size.
4. Codec – A device or program that compresses and decompresses digital audio (e.g., MP3, AAC, FLAC).
5. Mono/Stereo – Mono has one channel; stereo has two channels for a more immersive sound.
6. Waveform – The visual representation of an audio signal.
7. Equalization (EQ) – Adjusting the balance of frequency components.
8. Compression – Reducing the dynamic range of audio.
9. Reverb – An effect that simulates echo or space.
10. Distortion – An effect that alters the sound by clipping or adding harmonics.
11. Sampling – The process of converting a sound into a digital signal.
12. Loop – A segment of audio that repeats continuously.
13. Fade In/Out – Gradually increasing or decreasing volume.
14. Stereo Imaging – The spatial placement of sounds in stereo sound.
15. Audio Editing – Manipulating audio clips for desired effects.
