Editing Vocoder Development (section)

== Impact ==

* Vocoders significantly decreased the bandwidth needs of voice signals, allowing for more cost-effective voice transmission and storage.<ref>Schroeder, M. R. (1966). Vocoders: Analysis and synthesis of speech. ''Proceedings of the IEEE'', ''54''(5), 720-734.</ref>

* Vocoders are used for speech encryption to improve the intelligibility of poor quality speech.
* The use of vocoder technologies has enabled voice transmission in noisy environments and over long distances, as well as facilitating communication for individuals with language barriers. The principles of signal processing employed in these techniques were subsequently adopted in other communication technologies, including cellular telephony.<ref>Mills, M. (2012). Media and prosthesis: The vocoder, the artificial larynx, and the history of signal processing. ''Qui Parle: Critical Humanities and Social Sciences'', ''21''(1), 107-149.</ref>
* Vocoders have proven to be invaluable in cochlear implant research, enabling the acquisition of a more profound comprehension of how cochlear implants operate and facilitating the creation and development of innovative signal-processing solutions.<ref>Shannon, R. V., Zeng, F. G., Kamath, V., Wygonski, J., & Ekelid, M. (1995). Speech recognition with primarily temporal cues. ''Science'', ''270''(5234), 303-304.</ref>
* Within the domain of speech synthesis, vocoders created high-quality human voices and fostered the development of speech synthesis technology.
* The vocoder's ability to encode and process sound paved the way for a new era of electronic music creation. It facilitated the manipulation of a range of vocal effects and propelled the evolution of popular music to new heights, shaping modern music profoundly.