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Questions tagged [sample-rate]

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How is it possible to hear something at 44.1Khz?

Since our hearing range is said to be 20Hz to 20,000Hz. So, how can we possibly hear something at 44.1Khz? Or do we hear only half of the sound produced at 44.1Khz by any audio CDs? What is going on?
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Sampling frequency Vs. Audio Frequency

If I record something that is at 500Hz audio frequency then the sampling frequency will still be 44.1Hz. How does the 500Hz audio frequency fits with 44.1KHz sampling frequency? If the sampling frequency were 500Hz, would the size of file will be…
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Sample rates- which rate should I choose importing files

I am new to using a DAW. I have been given audio files which have a sample rate of 96 khz. My DAW is asking me if I want to convert to 44.1khz or retain the sample rate of 96khz. I will need to import vocals over these files which were recorded in…
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sample rate confusion

hi, either i have a workload-related blackout or i'm missing some basics..... i just completed editing a project consisting of audio material which was originally 44,100Hz. the audio is intended to accompany a video. what's the exact meaning if at…
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Why does increasing the sample rate with SoundForge make the pitch go way up?

I have a problem. I have to increase the sample rate to 44.100. But when I do pitch goes way up and the track plays faster! HELP Using SoundForge
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Is 96kHz sampling rate becoming standard for high quality audio?

It seems like recording in a higher sampling rate allows for capturing more headroom and it's overall more spacey audio. At least to my ears. I've switched to 96k and I've becoming more conscious about memory and hard drive requirements but so far…
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