(Rewa Campus)

Presentation By : Nikita Mishra

COURSE : BCA(H) 1ST SEMESTER
TOPIC : SOUND
SUBMITTED TO : Mr. Tarun Tripathi Sir
What Is Sound ?
Sound is a form of energy that travels as waves through a
medium, like air or water, produced by vibrations. It can be
heard by our ears and has characteristics like pitch (related to
frequency), volume (related to amplitude), and speed of
travel.
Types Of Sound

. ANALOG SOUND
. DIGITAL SOUND
Types Of Sound
Analog Sound : Analog sound is continuous and represents real-
world audio as a continuous wave, like a vinyl record.
Types Of Sound
Digital Sound : Digital sound, on the other hand, is discrete and represents audio as a series of
binary numbers, like a CD or digital audio file
 Advantage of Analog sound
1.Warm and Natural Sound: Analog equipment tends to produce a warmer and more natural
sound compared to digital equipment.

2.Dynamic Range: Analog equipment has a greater dynamic range than digital equipment,
which can result in a more detailed and expressive recording.

3.Simplicity: Analog equipment is often easier to operate and understand compared to

digital equipment, making it more accessible to users who are new to recording.
Disadvantage of Analog sound
1.Maintenance: Analog equipment is more prone to wear and tear, and requires regular
maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.

2.Cost: Analog equipment is often more expensive to purchase and maintain than digital
equipment.

3.Limited Recording Time: Analog equipment typically has limited recording time, as
analog tape lengths are limited and must be changed periodically
Advantage of Digital sound
1.Convenient Storage: Digital equipment makes it easy to store and recall recordings, as
recordings can be stored on digital media such as hard drives or flash drives.

2.Editing: Digital equipment makes it easy to edit and manipulate recordings, allowing
users to make changes to recordings after they have been made.

3.Portability: Digital equipment is typically more portable than analog equipment, as it is

smaller and lighter
Disadvantage of Digital sound
1.Latency: Digital equipment often introduces a delay between the time a sound is made
and the time it is recorded, which can be distracting for musicians.

2.Limited Dynamic Range: Digital equipment often has a limited dynamic range
compared to analog equipment, which can result in a less detailed and expressive
recording.

3.Artificial Sound: Digital equipment can produce an artificial and sterile sound
compared to analog equipment
Characteristics of Sound
wavelength frequency amplitude