User guide

Sampling The process of converting analog signal into
digital data.
Sampling Rate The frequency at which samples of sound is
taken. A higher sampling rate produces
results close to the original but it requires
more memory.
Sound File Files containing sound data. Sound files are
usually stored in four formats with .WAV,
.MID, .VOC and .CMF extensions.
Stereo To record sound using two channels. See
also Channel.
.VOC Extension for sound data saved in Creative
Labs, Inc. Voice format.
.WAV Extension for sound data saved in Microsoft
wave format.
16-bit Produces a rich, detailed sound that
embodies more than 65,000 possible digital
configurations.