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atodb~
Convert linear amplitude to a signal-rate deciBel value
Description
atodb~
takes any given signal representing a linear amplitude value and outputs a signal which is a deciBel conversion of the input.
Arguments
None.
Messages
signal
A signal representing a linear amplitude value. It is converted to a gain/attenuation, expressed in deciBels, and output as a signal.
Information for box attributes common to all objects
Output
signal:
The gain or attenuation from unity gain, expressed in deciBels, is output as a signal.
Examples
Old-fashioned no-nonsense numerical conversion
See Also
Name
Description
expr
Evaluate a mathematical expression
atodb
Convert linear amplitude to a deciBel value
dbtoa
Convert a deciBel value to linear amplitude
dbtoa~
Convert a deciBel value to linear amplitude at signal rate