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Sound card

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001141

An internal expansion card or integrated circuit that facilitates the conversion of digital audio data into analog sound waves and vice versa. It manages audio streams between the computer's processor and its audio input and output ports, such as for microphones, headphones, and speakers. While dedicated cards offer advanced features for professionals and enthusiasts, most modern computer motherboards include built-in sound processing capabilities sufficient for general use.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001141
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "An internal expansion card or integrated circuit that facilitates the conversion of digital audio data into analog sound waves and vice versa. It manages audio streams between the computer's processor and its audio input and output ports, such as for microphones, headphones, and speakers. While dedicated cards offer advanced features for professionals and enthusiasts, most modern computer motherboards include built-in sound processing capabilities sufficient for general use.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/sound-card/"
}

Record 1,253 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.