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COMPRESSION DONNEES AUDIO [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

The encoding of audio information in order that it uses less bandwidth or storage space on digital media whilst retaining essential audio quality.

OBS

Popular examples of audio compression techniques include GSM and MP3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Procédure consistant à réduire des données sonores à l'aide d'algorithmes afin de pallier l'encombrement d'un support informatique.

Spanish

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