AUDIO FORMAT
PCM 24-bit / 96 kHz
Specifications
| Family | PCM |
|---|---|
| Bit depth | 24 |
| Sample rate | 96,000 Hz |
| Bit rate | 4.608 Mbps stereo |
| Lossless? | yes |
| Extensions | .flac, .wav, .aif |
| Specification | AES3 |
| Developer | industry standard |
Overview
The de-facto studio master format. 24-bit depth provides ~144 dB of theoretical dynamic range; 96 kHz sample rate provides a Nyquist limit at 48 kHz. The HDtracks and Qobuz Studio Master baseline.
Typical use cases
- studio masters
- hi-res streaming
- audiophile downloads