representing sound Flashcards
1
Q
What is sample rate?
A
The SAMPLE RATE (or SAMPLING FREQ) is the quantity of samples taken per second, it is measured in hertz (HZ)
2
Q
What is bit depth?
A
The BIT DEPTH is the number of bits that are allocated per sample taken
3
Q
What is bit rate
A
The BIT RATE is the number of bits required to store 1 second of sound. The unit of measurement is bits per second (bps) or kilobits per second (kbps).
4
Q
What is the calculation for bit rate
A
Bit depth × Sample rate = BIT RATE
