What audio format is best for CD?

When creating an audio CD the best source format to use is a WAV file (MP3s are always compressed from CD audio quality to some extent). Converting a 44.1 kHz WAV file to CDA introduces no noise, distortion or coloration to the sound.

What format is a CD audio file?

Audio CDs always contain uncompressed PCM stereo audio at 44,100 Hz sample rate, 16-bit sample format. So to burn an audio CD, export the file(s) you want to burn as a 44,100 Hz 16-bit stereo WAV or AIFF file.

Does burning CD reduce quality?

The bottom line is that, when you create an Audio-CD from our WAV or MP3 files, it should sound every bit as good as the original master recordings. In the event that the Audio-CD you produce does not have a high enough sound quality, this is most likely caused by too high burning-speed when you burned the CD.

Is FLAC better than CD?

A lossless file, the FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is compressed to nearly half the size of an uncompressed WAV or AIFF of equivalent sample rate, but there should be no “loss” in terms of how it sounds. FLAC files can also provide a resolution of up to 32-bit, 96kHz, so better than CD-quality.

Is 320kbs CD quality?

When comparing bitrate, or the amount of data transferred per second, High-Resolution Audio’s bitrate (9,216 kbps) is nearly seven times higher than that of CDs (1,411 kbps) and almost 29 times higher than that of MP3s (320 kbps). And the higher the bitrate, the more accurately the signal is measured.

Is WAV CD quality?

Both file formats offer uncompressed high-quality audio files. High-quality WAV files have an audio bitrate exactly the same as CDs at 1,411 kbps at 16 bit.

What bitrate is CD quality audio?

CDs have a bitrate of 1,411 kbps at 16 bit. This was first established by Philips and Sony all the way back in 1980. After a few discussions on details, it was adopted as a standard in 1987. From there CDs rapidly replaced compact cassettes as the standard for the sale and distribution of audio recordings.

What is the best burn speed for audio CD?

It is generally acknowledged as good practice to burn audio CDs at speeds no higher than 4x, but it is also important that you use good-quality blank media specifically designed for low-speed burning. Most computer media these days is designed for very high-speed burning, usually over 24x.