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    How CDs use lasers to record and play audio

    Let's explore how CDs use lasers to read and write information, and how this technology was revolutionary for music consumption.

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    How different microphones capture sound

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    Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC): What it is and how it works

    Let’s explore how analog-to-digital conversion has completely redefined our approach to music in the modern era.

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    6 ways to optimize your CPU when working in the DAW

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    How do noise-cancelling headphones work? | The science behind active noise cancellation

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    Beyond the mp3: Exploring mp3s and lossy compression

    The mp3 may be one of the most recognizable file types in music, but is it still as important today as it once was?

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    Understanding multi-channel audio and the stereo image

    Let's explore the various stereo and multi-channel spatial audio techniques used by audio professionals to trick our brains into “locating” sounds.

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    What’s in a waveform?

    In this blog post, let's learn about how you can construct complex waveforms using nothing but the humble sine wave.

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