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dbtoa

Convert a deciBel value to linear amplitude

Description

dbtoa performs deciBel-gain to linear-amplitude conversion.

Arguments

None.

Messages

bang The most currently stored linear amplitude value is sent out the outlet.
int dB-gain/attenuation [int]
 A gain/attenuation in deciBels. The corresponding linear amplitude value is sent out the outlet.
float dB-gain/attenuation [float]
 A gain/attenuation in deciBels. The corresponding linear amplitude value is sent out the outlet.
list list of gain/attention values [list]
 A list of gain/attenuation values in deciBels. Corresponding linear amplitude values for each list item are sent out the outlet.
set dB-gain/attenuation [float]
 A gain/attenuation in deciBels. The corresponding linear amplitude value is calculated but not output until a bang is received.

Information for box attributes common to all objects

Output

float: A linear amplitude value.

Examples

See Also

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