Digital Sound Files and the ContentDepot

To record, edit, and mix digital sound files, you need a Digital Audio Workstation. The actual hardware and software of your workstation will depend on a number of factors, including:

• your platform (PC or Mac);
• the editing and encoding features you need; and
• how much you are willing to pay for software.

Many products are available for creating and working with sound files. These products generally include the following common features:

• non-destructive visual editing (allows experimenting because your master file is not overwritten until you save);
• files remain editable throughout the production process; and
• multiple file formats supported.