Wav bit depth

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. The WAV format is by definition, the highest quality 16-bit audio format.

1. What is the best WAV bit depth?
2. Which is better WAV 16-bit or 32 bit?
3. What bit depth is my WAV file?
4. Is 16-bit or 24 bit WAV better?

What is the best WAV bit depth?

What Bit Depth Should I Use? For consumer/end-user applications, a bit depth of 16 bits is perfectly fine. For professional use (recording, mixing, mastering or professional video editing) a bit depth of 24 bits is better. This ensures a good dynamic range and better precision when editing.

Which is better WAV 16-bit or 32 bit?

Files recorded with 32-bit float record sound where 0 dBFS of the 32-bit file lines up with 0 dBFS of the 24- or 16-bit file. Keep in mind that unlike the 24- or 16-bit files, the 32-bit file goes up to +770 dBFS. So compared to a 24-bit WAV file, the 32-bit float WAV file has 770 dB more headroom.

What bit depth is my WAV file?

How to Find the Sample Rate and Bit Depth of an Audio File

1. Open your audio file with the QuickTime player.
2. Open the Movie Inspector by clicking “Window>Show Movie Inspector” in the menu or simply by hitting ⌘+I ( Command I )
3. Under format you see the current sample rate and bit depth of your audio file.

Is 16-bit or 24 bit WAV better?

If you choose 24 bit then you have a more dynamic range than with 16 bit and you have less trouble with room noise. It also gives you more space before the audio signal starts to clip. This is the main reason that 24 bit is advisable. As you have less chance that your recording will warp.