Audio Editing

Audio editing refers to software that can edit and generate audio data. Audio editing can often provide clarity and answers during a trial while protecting personally identifiable information for law enforcement officers, suspects, and witnesses. Please, see more articles below on audio editing.

June 15, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Digital Audio Concepts, Major Factors, and New Tech

Some major concepts that influence the sound quality of an audio file include audio compression, structure, channels, file size, and frames, among others.

June 15, 2022 | 4 minutes read

The Various Complexities of Audio Channels, New Recordings

An audio channel is defined as the representation of sound coming from or going to a single point, such as the left and right headphones.

March 11, 2022 | 5 minutes read

M4A, MP3, and WAV Audio Files, New Technology

Consumers and professionals alike can use M4A, MP3, and WAV files to create and edit a wide range of music and audio content.

July 26, 2021 | 4 minutes read

How Hard is it to Transcribe Video and Audio Files?

Many consumers may be wondering how difficult it is to go about transcribing a video or audio recording, as the process has historically been costly.

April 21, 2021 | 4 minutes read

What is Voice Recognition? The Basics, New Tech Products

Voice recognition is defined as the ability of a computer program or machine to understand and carry out spoken commands or to receive and interpret diction.

April 19, 2021 | 4 minutes read

What is Speech Recognition? What are its Applications?

Speech recognition, also known as speech to text, is the ability for a machine or computer program to identify spoken words and convert them into readable text.

March 29, 2021 | 3 minutes read

What is a Macroblock and What is it Used For?

A Macroblock refers to a processing unit in video compression and image formats based on linear block transforms, typically the discrete cosine transform or DST.

December 18, 2019 | 7 minutes read

Audio Redaction Software | The Basics

Law enforcement agencies use audio redaction software to remove sensitive information from recordings. Properly redacted audio is crucial for maintaining credibility and upholding the integrity of investigations and court proceedings.

October 07, 2019 | 4 minutes read

Audio Resampling | Protecting Sensitive Information & Identities

Protecting sensitive information and identities is a core operation when redacting files. It can be difficult when you face audio content. On the one hand, audio needs to be heard clearly for a jury to understand what is transpiring. On the other, we may be dealing with a protected witness, an undercover officer, or some information that is critical to future prosecutions that can’t be revealed in the moment.

September 30, 2019 | 5 minutes read

Automatic Audio Redaction

For law enforcement agencies, things like driver’s license numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and other personal identification information (PII) are just a few pieces of information that need to be redacted in order to satisfy a FOIA request.