Lossless and Lossy Audio Files Definition and Discussion

Lossy audio is audio that has been compressed using a method that diminishes the audio quality. Lossless audio is audio that has been compressed but has not lost any quality in the process. Audio type examples: Some of the most common file lossless formats include FLAC and ALAC. MP3 is definitely the most well known lossy…Continue Reading Lossless and Lossy Audio Files Definition and Discussion

Compelling Musical Arduino Projects!

1.) ESP32 Internet Radio This project is an ESP32 Internet Radio inspired by the excellent work of educ8s.tv. Unlike traditional radios, which receive radio waves from the air, an internet radio streams radio stations via websites. It connects to the internet through a microcontroller, retrieves data from streaming websites, decodes it into audio signals using an MP3…Continue Reading Compelling Musical Arduino Projects!

Calculations for Amperage Requirements

(Number of WA divided by 120 Volts calculates the amperage!) Computers: 4 Monitors: 4.32 amps (for 2 speakers) AC powered interface – Scarlett 18i20: .25 amps Analog Synthesizer: 0.1083 amps Explanation for how to keep from tripping a breaker with that gear: If your gear is above the typical breaker max of 15 amps, then…Continue Reading Calculations for Amperage Requirements

c. Proprietary File Types and Open File Types

Proprietary File Types: 1.) .DOCX (Microsoft Word document), 2.) .XLSX (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet), 3.) .PPTX (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation) 4.) .PSD (Adobe Photoshop image), 5.) .AI (Adobe Illustrator vector graphic).  Open File Types: 1.) .PNG (Portable Network Graphic) for images 2.) .PDF (Portable Document Format) for documents 3.) .SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) for vector images 4.)…Continue Reading c. Proprietary File Types and Open File Types