Weekly Blog 3/24/18 - Digital VS Analog

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Summary

Analog technology is any kind of non-digital tool that is used to create an "analogy" of what it is measuring or doing. In the case of sound, analog recordings adjust and create "analogies" based on variations in air pressure. Digital technology, however, takes the sound waves then converts it into numbers to store or display. Many believe that analog sounds produce warmer, more natural, and better quality audio than digital recordings do. However, there are many more benefits to digital recordings. They are easier to manage, store, edit, create and distribute. Overall, there are pros and cons to both digital and analog recordings.

SP7 Engaging in an Argument from Evidence

I engaged in an argument from evidence when I researched the advantages and disadvantages of both analog and digital versions of sound recording. Ultimately, I decided to write my WAC about and argue the reasons why digital recordings are more suitable for artists and their producers. One of the cons of analog tapes is that they are hard to edit and there is no undo button. One mistake and the recording will be ruined and we will have to start all over. In addition to this, tape hissing and static background noises that often comes with analog recordings are nearly impossible to fully get rid of. With digital formats, however, getting rid of background noise can be as easy as the click of a few buttons. Digital recording equipment requires less maintenance, is more efficient at its job, cheaper, and takes up less space. 

XCC: Cause and Effect

By using digital recordings, you are able to do many things like store more information in less space. This is because digital recordings are just "samples" of sound waves converted into numbers and stored in devices. There are many effects that digital sound technologies cause. One negative effect of using digital sounds is that the quality tends to get worse after sampling. One positive effect is that digital formats allow you to send and share information with others quickly and efficiently.