A unit of data recorded as digital information. Eight bits make up a byte. In digital audio a sample is made up of the sum of bits of information.

A schematic representation of the optional paths a signal can take through a piece of electronic gear.

The process of moving a recorded signal from one track to another. An "internal bounce" is one that moves the signal to a different track, or tracks, on the same tape machine. An external bounce" is one that transfers the signal to a new track, or tracks, on a second machine.

A MIDI function that allows data transfer between MIDI devices. Data is transmitted as MIDI System Exclusive.

Bus or Bus

BUS: A common connection of many different signals. An output of a mixer or submixer. A channel that feeds a tape track, signal processor, or power amplifier.

A console output channel. It can best be described as a means of outbound transport for the signal. A common conductor used to collect and distribute audio signals.

In digital audio, a technique used to prevent aliasing in the form of an anti-aliasing filter before A/D conversion. This filter removes audio frequencies that are higher than half the sampling frequency (e.g., for a 32 kHz sampling rate, audio frequencies above 16 kHz are filtered).

In digital sampling and recording, aliasing is a digital distortion that occurs when the program material being sampled contains frequencies higher than one-half the selected sample rate (called the Nyquist Theorem). Most digital recording devices have filters that remove these frequencies that would otherwise cause aliasing to occur.
(See Nyquist Theorem)

The result of sound reflections in a confined space being added to the original sound. Ambience may also be created electronically by some digital reverb units. The main difference between ambience and reverberation is that ambience doesn't have the characteristic long delay time of reverberation - the reflections mainly give the sound a sense of space.

An amplifier is an electronic device that increases the voltage, current or power of a signal. Used in wireless communication, broadcasting and in audio equipment, they can be categorized as either weak-signal amplifiers or power amplifiers. Weak-signal amplifiers are used primarily in wireless receivers, acoustic pickups, audio tape players and compact disc players.

Another word for level. Can refer to sound levels or electrical signal levels.