DAC

[/ˌdiː.eɪ.ˈsiː/]
nounpl: DACs
conversor digital-analógico
1. A digital-to-analog converter; an electronic device that converts digital signals into analog signals
The DAC in your audio interface converts digital audio files into analog signals for your speakers.
O DAC em sua interface de áudio converte arquivos de áudio digital em sinais analógicos para seus alto-falantes.
2. In music production and hi-fi audio, a component that improves sound quality by converting digital data to analog output
High-end audiophiles often invest in external DACs to enhance their listening experience.
Audiófilo de alta fidelidade frequentemente investem em DACs externos para melhorar sua experiência auditiva.
DAC is primarily used in technical and audiophile communities in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The acronym is widely recognized in music production, gaming, and hi-fi audio culture. In Brazil, tech-savvy consumers and audio professionals use the English acronym DAC rather than the full Portuguese translation in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital-to-analog converterD/A converteraudio converter
Antonyms / Antônimos
ADC (analog-to-digital converter)A/D converter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversor digital-analógico
Standard technical term used in audio and electronics contexts
Portugal
conversor digital-analógico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, technical terminology is standardized
Technical English
DAC
Acronym predominantly used in English-speaking audio and electronics industries

Related Words

ADCaudio interfacesignal processinghi-ficonverter
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