Audio processor
Audio processor - computer component or sound card that performs digital audio operations. The audio processor can also make audio synthesis based on commands from the computer. Depending on the complexity of the sound card, sound synthesis may be more or less advanced. In modern systems the sound system is often integrated with the computer's motherboard. Usually, the sound system is located in the south bridge of the chipset as a so-called. AC97 codec. Most often it is compatible with the modem line interface and the AC / CA converters that are required for audio processing. Advanced sound systems allow you to produce so-called. Surround sound, which is generated by several speakers. wiki