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An ääninauhoitin, or sound recorder in English, is a device used for capturing and storing audio. Historically, these devices utilized magnetic tape to record sound. The audio signal would be converted into electrical signals, which then magnetized particles on a rotating tape. When playing back, the magnetized tape would generate electrical signals that were converted back into sound. Early ääninauhoittimet were analog devices, meaning the recorded signal was a direct analog of the original sound wave.

Over time, technology evolved. Digital ääninauhoittimet emerged, which convert sound into digital data. This data is stored on various media, such as memory cards or internal storage. Digital recording offers several advantages, including higher fidelity, easier editing, and greater storage capacity. The process involves sampling the analog audio signal at regular intervals and assigning a numerical value to each sample.

Applications for ääninauhoittimet are diverse. They are used in music production, journalism, personal note-taking, scientific research, and for capturing voice commands in smart devices. The portability and ease of use of modern ääninauhoittimet have made them ubiquitous tools for preserving and manipulating sound. From simple dictaphones to sophisticated multi-track recorders, the fundamental principle remains the same: to capture sound for later playback or processing.