What really happens when sound enters your computer? In this episode, Aleyna Neivandt-Brown breaks down the analog-to-digital conversion process that makes modern recording possible. Learn how microphones, preamps, and A/D converters transform sound into digital waveforms, and gain a practical understanding of sample rate, bit depth, aliasing, dithering, and DAW workflows. Whether you're just beginning your audio engineering journey or looking to strengthen your technical foundation, this episode explains the science behind digital recording in an approachable, real-world context.