Sample-Rate
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Sample rate is the number of times per second an audio signal is measured (sampled) during analog-to-digital conversion. It’s expressed in hertz (Hz) like 44.1, 48, 96. The higher the sample rate, the more accurately high frequencies can be captured, according to the Nyquist theorem. However, it also increases file size and CPU usage. In music production, it’s important to balance quality and performance when choosing a sample rate.
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