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Clip gain refers to the adjustment of an audio clip's volume before the signal is processed by any mixer or effects. It's used in digital audio workstations for fine-tuning levels.

Dithering is a process applied during the quantization of audio signals, where noise is added to minimize quantization errors and reduce audible distortion.

Audio compression is a dynamic range processing technique that reduces the volume of loud sounds or amplifies quiet sounds by compressing an audio signal's dynamic range.

Aliasing occurs when higher frequencies are inaccurately reproduced as lower frequencies in digital audio due to a sampling rate that is too low.

Lossless compression reduces audio file size without any loss of quality, ensuring an exact reconstruction of the original signal. Formats include FLAC and ALAC.

An audio interface is a device that provides the necessary connections and conversions between analog and digital audio signals for recording and playback.

Lossy compression is a data compression method that discards some audio information, resulting in lower quality than the original. Examples include MP3 and AAC formats.

A waveform is a visual representation of an audio signal. It shows the amplitude of the sound wave at a given point in time and is crucial for editing in digital audio workstations.

The sampling rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), represents the number of samples of audio carried per second. It's vital for capturing the frequency range of audio recordings accurately.

Bit depth refers to the number of bits used for each audio sample, determining the dynamic range and noise floor of a recording. Higher bit depth allows for more precise audio reproduction.

An ADC converts an analog audio signal into digital data, enabling analog sounds to be recorded and processed digitally.

The Nyquist Frequency is half of the sampling rate and it determines the highest frequency that can be accurately sampled without introducing aliasing.

Frequency response describes how a piece of audio equipment or recording responds to various frequencies, stating the range of frequencies it can reproduce and how it varies within that range.

Quantization error is the difference between the input analog signal and the output digital representation, essentially digital noise introduced during the sampling process.

PCM is a method used to digitally represent analog signals, where the amplitude of the analog signal is sampled at regular intervals and quantized to the nearest value within the bit depth.

DSP refers to the manipulation of audio signals using digital systems and algorithms to modify or improve the sound in various ways.

Equalization is the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components in an audio signal. It is an essential tool for altering sound characteristics in mixing and mastering.

A DAC converts digital data into an analog audio signal, allowing digital audio to be heard through speakers or headphones.

Dynamic range is the ratio between the smallest and largest possible values of a changeable quantity, such as sound. For digital audio, this is often dictated by the bit depth.

MIDI is a technical standard that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices to communicate and synchronize with each other.

Phase refers to the position of a point within the sound wave cycle, and in audio production, it is crucial for multi-microphone recording setups to prevent phase cancellation.

Reverberation is the persistence of sound in a space after the original sound is removed. In digital audio, reverb effects simulate this phenomenon to add depth and space to a sound.

Latency is the delay between an audio input or command and its corresponding output. This is crucial in digital audio systems for real-time recording and playback.

Timecode is a sequence of numeric codes generated at regular intervals by a timing synchronization system, used for synchronizing audio and video frames in production and post-production.