This section describes the major steps required to play back and
capture (i.e., record) sound data.
These are the major steps you need to understand:
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Handle PCM devices: You must open and configure a PCM device before you can play or capture audio data.
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Play audio data: Play audio data: After you configure the PCM device, you can play audio data.
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Capture audio data:Capture audio data: After you configure a PCM device, you can capture audio data.