Sample Rate & Bit Depth Calculator

Nyquist · File Size · Latency · Dynamic Range

Nyquist Frequency

Maximum Reproducible Frequency: 22,050 Hz
The Nyquist frequency is exactly half the sample rate. Frequencies above this point will cause aliasing.

File Size Calculator

File Size: 30.4 MB (WAV/AIFF)

Bit Depth Dynamic Range

Dynamic Range: 98.1 dB
Formula: Bits × 6.02 + 1.76 dB
Bit Depth Dynamic Range Use Case
16-bit98.1 dBCD Audio, Consumer
24-bit146.2 dBProfessional Recording
32-bit194.3 dBHigh-end Professional
32-bit Float~1,500 dBDigital Audio Workstations

Data Rate Calculator

Bitrate: 2,304 kbps (2.3 Mbps)
Bytes per second: 288,000 B/s

Audio Latency Calculator

One-way Latency: 2.67 ms
Round-trip Latency: 5.33 ms
Acceptable for real-time monitoring

Session Format Recommender

Recommended: 48kHz / 24-bit / WAV
Industry standard for music production with excellent headroom and compatibility.

Sample Rate Reference Table

Sample Rate Nyquist Freq Typical Use Case Quality Level
44.1 kHz22.05 kHzCD Audio, Consumer releasesStandard
48 kHz24 kHzProfessional recording, filmProfessional
88.2 kHz44.1 kHzHigh-res audio (2× CD rate)High Resolution
96 kHz48 kHzProfessional mixing, masteringHigh Resolution
176.4 kHz88.2 kHzUltra high-res (4× CD rate)Ultra High-Res
192 kHz96 kHzArchival, specialized masteringUltra High-Res
352.8 kHz176.4 kHzDXD (Digital eXtreme Definition)Extreme
384 kHz192 kHzResearch, specialized applicationsExtreme

Streaming Platform Specifications

Spotify

320 kbps OGG Vorbis
96-160 kbps AAC (mobile)

Apple Music

256 kbps AAC
Lossless ALAC available

Tidal

1411 kbps FLAC (HiFi)
MQA up to 9216 kbps

Amazon Music HD

850 kbps FLAC (HD)
Up to 3730 kbps (Ultra HD)

YouTube

128 kbps AAC
251 kbps Opus (premium)

Deezer

320 kbps MP3
1411 kbps FLAC (HiFi)

Storage Comparison (3-minute song)

Dither Explained

Without Dither

Harsh quantization distortion
Correlated with signal

With Dither

Smooth noise floor
Preserves low-level detail
When to apply dither: When reducing bit depth (24→16, 32→24). Always apply to final master. Never apply multiple times in signal chain.

Pro Tools Session Size Estimator

Estimated Session Size: 1.66 GB
Includes audio files, fades, and basic edits. Add 20-50% for effects processing and mix stems.