Learn why digital won over analog—and where analog still matters
Part of Digital Logic & Computer Fundamentals
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Analog signals are smooth and continuous—like your voice, which can be ANY frequency and volume.
Vinyl records store sound as physical grooves. The needle reads infinite detail.
Film cameras capture light on actual chemicals—unlimited resolution.
The problem: Scratches, dust, degradation. Copy an analog signal and quality drops every time. Analog is beautiful but fragile.
Test your understanding with this quiz.
A filmmaker says 'I shoot digital because I can copy footage without quality loss.' Why doesn't analog have this advantage?
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Every digital system chooses: file size vs quality, speed vs smoothness.
Build your intuition for when 'digital' feels 'wrong'—that's a product opportunity.