How does sampling resolution affect sound quality

Sample resolution is the number of bits used to represent each sample. The higher the sample resolution, the better the quality of the audio recording, because if more bits are available for each sample, then more levels of the signal can be captured, which improves the detail of the recording.

1. What is sample resolution in sound?
2. How does sample size affect sound?
3. What is the effect of higher sampling rate for sound?

What is sample resolution in sound?

Sample resolution (the number of bits per sample) determines how many gradations of amplitude (corresponding to loudness) can be represented in the digital waveform.

How does sample size affect sound?

The sample rate affects the quality of the sound recorded. So a high sample rate improves quality as there are more bits, but needs more data so therefore creates a large file. The bit rate is used to store the sampled used to store the sampled data also has an effect on the quality of recording.

What is the effect of higher sampling rate for sound?

If the system was set to a sample rate of 48 kHz and we used a 44.1 kHz audio file, the system would read the samples faster than it should. As a result, the audio would sound sped up and slightly higher-pitched.