digital recording

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/]
nounfemininepl: digital recordings / gravações digitais
gravação digital
1. The process or result of capturing audio, video, or data in digital format using electronic devices, where information is represented as discrete numerical values (bits) rather than analog waves
The podcast was made from a high-quality digital recording using professional microphones.
O podcast foi feito a partir de uma gravação digital de alta qualidade usando microfones profissionais.
2. A file or medium containing digitally encoded audio or video content that can be stored, edited, and reproduced on digital devices
She backed up all her digital recordings to the cloud for safety.
Ela fez backup de todas as suas gravações digitais na nuvem para segurança.
3. The technical practice of converting analog sound or video signals into digital data for preservation and manipulation
Digital recording technology has revolutionized the music industry.
A tecnologia de gravação digital revolucionou a indústria musical.
Digital recording has become the dominant standard in both Brazilian and American media production since the early 2000s, replacing analog methods. In Brazil, the term 'gravação digital' is universally understood across all professional sectors including music, podcasting, journalism, and entertainment. The shift to digital has democratized content creation, allowing independent creators to produce professional-quality material at lower costs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital audio recordingdigital captureaudio recordingvideo recordingdigital file
Antonyms / Antônimos
analog recordingvinyl recordingtape recordinglive performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gravação digital
Standard term used throughout Brazil in professional and casual contexts
Rio de Janeiro
gravação digital
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; no regional variation
São Paulo
gravação digital
Commonly used in the media and tech industry hub; same standard term
Portugal
gravação digital
Identical term used in European Portuguese; no significant variation

Related Words

audio filevideo filedigital audio workstation (DAW)sampling ratebitratecompressionmicrophoneediting software

Related Idioms & Phrases

to capture something on digital recording
digital recording session
high-fidelity digital recording
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