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atodb

Convert linear amplitude to a deciBel value

Description

atodb converts any given linear amplitude value to its corresponding deciBel value.

Arguments

None.

Messages

bang The most recently calculated deciBel value is sent out the outlet.
int linear-amplitude [int]
 A linear amplitude value. The corresponding gain/attenuation in deciBels is sent out the outlet.
float linear-amplitude [float]
 A linear amplitude value. The corresponding gain/attenuation in deciBels is sent out the outlet.
list list of gain/attention values [list]
 A list of linear amplitude values. Corresponding gain/attenuation values in deciBels for each list item are sent out the outlet.
set linear-amplitude [float]
 The message set followed by a linear amplitude value will set the next value to be calculated into deciBels without sending anything out the outlet.

Information for box attributes common to all objects

Output

float: The gain or attenuation from unity gain, expressed in deciBels.
int: The gain or attenuation from unity gain, expressed in deciBels.

Examples

See Also

Name Description
expr Evaluate a mathematical expression
atodb~ Convert linear amplitude to a signal-rate deciBel value
dbtoa Convert a deciBel value to linear amplitude
dbtoa~ Convert a deciBel value to linear amplitude at signal rate