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The WAV audio format was developed by Microsoft and has become one of the primary formats of uncompressed audio. It stores audio at about 10 MB per minute at a 44.1 kHz sample rate using stereo 16-bit samples.
- What sample rate is best for WAV?
- Why is audio sampled at 44.1 kHz?
- What is 16 bit 44.1 kHz?
- What is a sample rate of 48kHz?
What sample rate is best for WAV?
Overall, recording at 44.1kHz is a safe option that will provide you with high-quality recordings, regardless of the type of audio project you're working on. 44.1kHz is the most common sample rate for music CDs. It captures the entire audible frequency spectrum accurately.
Why is audio sampled at 44.1 kHz?
According to the Nyquist theorem, 44.1 kHz allows reproduction of all frequency content below 22.05 kHz. This covers all frequencies heard by a normal person. Though there is still debate about perception of high frequency content, it is generally agreed that few people can hear tones above 20 kHz.
What is 16 bit 44.1 kHz?
“CD quality” audio resolution uses a 16 bit word for each sample. The sample rate is 44.1 kHz. This is often described as simply “16/44.1k.” This translates into an analog dynamic range of approximately 96 dB, and an analog bandwidth of approximately 22 kHz.
What is a sample rate of 48kHz?
A sample rate of 48kHz captures 48000 samples per second… and so on. The number of samples captured per second determines the frequency range that can be captured and reproduced.
