digital recording

Digital recording is the process of capturing sound by converting it into a series of numbers, or digital data. Microphones first pick up sound waves and convert them into electrical signals, which are then sampled at regular intervals and represented as numerical values. These numbers are stored as digital files, allowing for easy editing, copying, and sharing without loss of quality. Unlike analog recording, which uses physical mediums like tape, digital recording preserves sound accurately and efficiently, making it the standard method for producing, sharing, and archiving audio across various media platforms.