What Is an Audio Decoder?
An audio decoder is a device or software that converts digitized audio data into its original analog form.
Found in various devices like CD players, smartphones, and digital amplifiers, audio decoders play a crucial role in reproducing high-fidelity audio. They excel in restoring digital audio data to its original analog signal, contributing significantly to sound quality.
Two primary types of audio decoders include MP3 decoders and PCM decoders. MP3 decoders handle the decoding of audio data compressed in the MP3 format, while PCM decoders are specialized in decoding PCM-format audio data.