Define Digital Sound Processor

Definition

• A digital sound processor is a computerized microprocessor that transfers sound from an analog source into a digital sound signal.

Features

• A digital sound processor typically features an input for sending analog sound from a source (such as a microphone) into the processor and an output, which sends the transformed digital sound signal to an ultimate source, such as a recording software program.

Function

• While a digital sound processor primarily transfers analog sound into a digital signal, it is also capable of filtering excess noise, removing interference and amplifying certain frequencies to create an improved version of the original sound.

Types

• A digital sound processor is identified by its dynamic range, or the spread of numbers that must be processed during an application. Common models include 32-bit, 24-bit and 16-bit processors.

Considerations

• Digital sound processors are used in a variety of functions. Sound recording, wireless communications, biomedicine and sonar are common applications.