8Signal Processing and Audio Processors

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Signal processing, or audio processing, is nothing more than the process of altering the sound of audio—such as an announcer’s voice or a CD. We’ve already seen a few forms of audio processing in the equalization capabilities of some audio consoles and the “bass roll-off” feature of some microphones (this is actually a form of processing, specifically equalization), but most signal processing is accomplished either by the use of separate audio components or software. Modern audio equipment, especially audio editing software and digital audio workstations, includes features that allow for ...

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