well ya i have a question
I left my notes @ school
I need to know what quality is most pleasing to the ear when recording audio.
I'm using a half decent studio here were I have to following options
2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)
2 Channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)
2 Channel, 16 bit, 96000 HZ (Studio Quality)
2 Channel, 16 bit, 192000 HZ (Sutdio Quality)
2 channel, 24 bit, 44100 HZ (Studio Quality)
2 Channel, 24 bit, 48000 HZ (Sudio Quality)
2 Channel, 24 bit, 96000 HZ (Studio Quality)
2 Channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)
when i use the highest quality, the last option, audio gets a little bit fuzzy when audio goes up. So which option do you recomend I use for the the best quality that's still pleasing to the ear to listen to?
When choosing the best quality for recording audio that is pleasing to the ear, you need to consider both the sample rate and the bit depth. The sample rate refers to the number of samples captured per second, while the bit depth refers to the number of bits used to represent each sample. Higher sample rates and bit depths generally result in better audio quality, but they also require more storage space and processing power.
Based on the options you provided, here are your choices:
1. 2 Channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)
2. 2 Channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)
3. 2 Channel, 16 bit, 96000 Hz (Studio Quality)
4. 2 Channel, 16 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)
5. 2 Channel, 24 bit, 44100 Hz (Studio Quality)
6. 2 Channel, 24 bit, 48000 Hz (Studio Quality)
7. 2 Channel, 24 bit, 96000 Hz (Studio Quality)
8. 2 Channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)
For most situations, using 16-bit depth is sufficient as it offers a good balance between audio quality and file size. However, if you're looking for the best possible quality, you can choose the option with 24-bit depth.
In terms of sample rate, 44100 Hz is the standard used for CDs, and it generally provides a good listening experience. However, if you're working on high-definition audio or if you're planning to do extensive editing or processing, you might consider using higher sample rates such as 48000 Hz or 96000 Hz.
Based on your description of audio becoming a bit fuzzy at the highest sample rate (192000 Hz), I would recommend using either the 2 Channel, 24 bit, 44100 Hz option or the 2 Channel, 24 bit, 48000 Hz option. These options offer excellent sound quality and are widely accepted as standard formats.
Ultimately, it's important to consider the intended use of the recorded audio and the specific requirements of your project.