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The more samples you take - known as the 'sample rate' - the more closely the final digital file will resemble the original. A higher sample rate tends to deliver a better-quality audio reproduction. Sample rates are usually measured per second, using kilohertz (kHz) or cycles per second.
- Do higher sample rates sound better?
- Should I use 48kHz or 44.1 kHz?
- Can you hear the difference between 44.1 kHz and 96khz?
- Should I record 48kHz or 96kHz?
Do higher sample rates sound better?
Sample rate is the frequency at which snapshots of an analog signal are recorded. Thus the more snapshots per second, the higher the sample rate and the better the quality.
Should I use 48kHz or 44.1 kHz?
Here's the bottom line. I recommend that you record with a sample rate of 48kHz. I recommend that you then bounce down to 44.1kHz for the final release. Recording at 48kHz enables you to record everything within the range of human hearing while leaving ample room for the anti-aliasing filter.
Can you hear the difference between 44.1 kHz and 96khz?
Is there really a difference in sound between lower sampling rates like 44.1 and 48 KHz and hi-res such as 88.2 and 96 KHz? Yes there is but it's not for the reason you might think. It's not likely to be the difference in high frequencies that you'll hear. The range of human hearing is 20 Hz to 20 KHz.
Should I record 48kHz or 96kHz?
48 kHz is the standard for music or sound placed in a movie or video. 96 kHz offers several advantages for both recording and mixing, but the main downside is that it requires more processing power from your computer and results in significantly larger audio files.
