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Digital-to-Analog Converter

From , former About.com Guide

Definition: Similar to an analog-to-digital converter, a digital-to-analog converter takes digital signals and converts them into analog signals. Commonly used for headphone amplifiers and studio monitoring applications, D/A converters are also becoming common in live audio applications as digital mixers become more commonplace.
Also Known As: DAC
Examples:
"I use a Digital-to-Analog converter on my monitors; it helps me work more accurately"

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