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In this blog, you will learn what sample rate is and how to choose the fitting sample rate for your audio recordings.
Sample rate in audio refers to the number of samples of a sound source recorded or played back per second.
For modern recording, we represent analog sound sources digitally.
With the sample rate, we decide how often we take a sample of the analog signal, e.g., x samples per sec, represented in Hz (1/s).
The most common sample rates in professional audio are 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz, but higher sample rates such as 96 kHz or 192 kHz, can also be used.
The higher the sample rate, the more accurately the digital representation of the audio will match the original sound. However, it also means larger file sizes and more processing power required for playback.
While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, I consistently find that 48 kHz is a great choice for most applications. Here are 4 reasons why: