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Convention Paper

An Overview of Audio Technology for the Multimedia Personal Computer

Authors: Heckroth, Jim

AES Convention 97 · Paper 3875 · November 1994

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the technology and standards used in audio adapter cards for multimedia personal computers. The specifications for MPC Level 1 and Level 2 adapters are reviewed, and the Windows Sound System is discussed. Linear PCM sampling, music synthesis, and audio mixing are discussed in detail, and an example design for an MPC Level 2- and Windows Sound System-compatible sound card is presented.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 97
AES Convention
97
Paper number
3875
Publication date
November 6, 1994
Session subject
Multimedia
Affiliation
Crystal Semiconductor Corporation, Austin, TX (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper