Understand how sample rates and bit depth affect your audio files and Aliada storage. Learn about file sizes, quality trade-offs, and optimal settings for different project types. Maximize your storage efficiency without compromising sound quality. Make informed decisions for your music production workflow.
Sample rate: Represents how many samples per second a sound wave is measured, with a higher sample rate capturing more detail. Examples: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, etc.
Bit depth: Represents the number of bits of information recorded for each sample of audio. Higher bit depths provide more dynamic range, allowing for more precise representation of the audio's quiet and loud parts. Examples: 16-bit, 24-bit, etc.
Storage impact: Higher sample rates or bit depths lead to larger file sizes due to the increased number of data points
44.1 kHz
Standard CD quality, streaming services & consumer audio
Supports audio signals up to 22.05 kHz
48 kHz
Video Standard
It allows for recording everything within the range of human hearing while leaving room for an anti-aliasing filter
Best for overall compatibility
96 kHz+
For archival audio
Highest detail
Allows for 48 kHz of audio bandwidth
Offers more headroom for mixing
Common sample rates & bit depths and storage impact
44.1 kHz, 16-bit
Stereo = 10.1 MB per minute of audio
4 minute audio file requires 40.4 MB of storage
1 GB of storage would approximately store 25 audio files, each with a duration of 4 minutes
48 kHz, 24-bit
Stereo = 16.5 MB per minute of audio
4 minute audio file requires 66 MB of storage
1 GB of storage would approximately store 15 audio files, each with a duration of 4 minutes
96 kHz, 32-bit
Stereo = 43.9 MB per minute of audio
4 minute audio file requires 175.6 MB of storage
1 GB of storage would approximately store 5 audio files, each with a duration of 4 minutes