| Bit Depth | Dynamic Range | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 16-bit | 98.1 dB | CD Audio, Consumer |
| 24-bit | 146.2 dB | Professional Recording |
| 32-bit | 194.3 dB | High-end Professional |
| 32-bit Float | ~1,500 dB | Digital Audio Workstations |
| Sample Rate | Nyquist Freq | Typical Use Case | Quality Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 kHz | 22.05 kHz | CD Audio, Consumer releases | Standard |
| 48 kHz | 24 kHz | Professional recording, film | Professional |
| 88.2 kHz | 44.1 kHz | High-res audio (2× CD rate) | High Resolution |
| 96 kHz | 48 kHz | Professional mixing, mastering | High Resolution |
| 176.4 kHz | 88.2 kHz | Ultra high-res (4× CD rate) | Ultra High-Res |
| 192 kHz | 96 kHz | Archival, specialized mastering | Ultra High-Res |
| 352.8 kHz | 176.4 kHz | DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) | Extreme |
| 384 kHz | 192 kHz | Research, specialized applications | Extreme |