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When referring to bits, we are discussing digital audio. 16 bits is a sampling or playback rate. This is analogous to a film playing back at 16 frames per second versus 8 frames per second. Therefore you have more resolution, or detail.
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Update: Actually, the above is not really correct: the number of bits (8, 16, 24...) refer to the sample quantization, the resolution/size of each sample. A sample represents the amplitude of the sound at a given moment, with 8bits you can only represent 256 levels, whereas 16bits gives you 66536 levels, that is better resolution per sample (just like the difference on an image with 256 colors, 8bits, versus 66536 colors, 16bits... or then also 'truecolor'/16Million colors for 24bits).
On the other hand, the sampling rate is measured in hertz and specifies the number of samples per second, with common values being 11, 22, 44 Khz (thousand hertz).
Sample size (bits) and sample rate (hertz) are the two parameters that determine the quality of audio... and the bigger the better.
What else can I help you with?
How did Klatzky perform her experiment to conclude that audio information is retained slightly better than visual?
Visual information is slightly better than audio. It can print out a hard copy of the visual information but you cannot do that with the audio information.
Does the Audiovox lcd hdtv have better audio than any other television?
The Audiovox LCD HDTV does not have better audio than any other televisions. Plug your TV into a good sound system for the best audio quality by far. Done.
How did Klatzky perform her experiment to conclude that audio information is remembered slightly better than visual information?
Klutzy did perform her experiment to conclude that audio information is remembered slightly better than visual information. Showing that audio is a way to listen and take in information and visual is when you see and read something.
Digital or optical audio cables which is best?
They are about equal in quality. Far better than the analog hookup.
Why is WAV considered better than MP3?
WAV is considered better than MP3 because it is a lossless audio format, meaning it retains all the original audio data without compression, resulting in higher quality sound. MP3, on the other hand, is a lossy format that compresses audio data, leading to some loss in sound quality.
Are mp3's better than Zunes?
A Zune is not an audio format like an mp3, it is a music/video player designed by Microsoft. It plays mp3 audio files as well as Microsoft's mp3 alternative, wma audio files.
Which audio format is better: MP3 or WAV?
The WAV format is better than MP3 in terms of audio quality because it is uncompressed and retains more detail, but MP3 files are more convenient due to their smaller size and compatibility with various devices.
Do wired micropones provide better audio quality than wireless ones?
They do most of the time but the cables can get damage easily.
Is MP3 a better audio format than WAV?
MP3 is a more compressed audio format than WAV, which means it takes up less storage space but may sacrifice some audio quality. WAV files are uncompressed and maintain higher audio quality, but take up more storage space. The choice between MP3 and WAV depends on your priorities for file size and audio quality.
Is an mp4 better than an mp3?
They are the same things but I have an iPod Touch and an mp3 player but I use the iPod much more because you can have APPS on it :)
What is WMA music format?
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio. It was developed by Microsoft and is similar to MP3's in that it is a compressed audio format. It generally produces better sound than that of MP3's.
What should you get two JL Audio w3 or one MTX 9500?
Two JL Audio w3s should be choosen over one MTX 9500. JL Audios are a better brand than MTX and will have overall better quality and be worth spending the money on.
