Audio File Formats and Codecs Flashcards
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What does the acronym 'WAV' stand for in audio file formats?
Answer: Waveform Audio File Format
WAV stands for Waveform Audio File Format, a Microsoft/IBM standard for storing uncompressed PCM audio data.
Which of the following audio formats uses lossy compression?
Answer: MP3
MP3 uses lossy compression, permanently discarding audio data deemed less perceptible to reduce file size.
What is the standard sample rate for CD-quality audio?
Answer: 44,100 Hz
CD-quality audio uses a 44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz) sample rate, established as the Red Book audio standard for compact discs.
What is the standard bit depth for CD-quality audio?
Answer: 16-bit
CD audio uses 16-bit depth, providing 65,536 possible amplitude values and approximately 96 dB of dynamic range.
Which of the following is a lossless audio codec?
Answer: FLAC
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without discarding any data, allowing perfect reconstruction of the original signal.
What does 'bit rate' measure in an audio file?
Answer: The amount of data processed or transferred per second
Bit rate measures how many bits of data are processed per second (kbps), directly affecting audio quality and file size in compressed formats.
Which audio file format was developed by Apple and is commonly used on macOS and iOS for uncompressed audio?
Answer: AIFF
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) was developed by Apple and stores uncompressed PCM audio, making it the macOS equivalent of WAV.