Common Sample Rates
The following are the more common sample rates, and their applications. Higher sample rates provide better audio fidelity for recording and playback, and also for processing with dynamics, dither (with noise shaping), and analog emulation plug-ins.
• 96 kHz
This is a supported sample rate for DVD audio and provides high-quality audio fidelity with compatible audio interfaces (such as the HD I/O and 003).
• 88.2 kHz
You may want to work at a sample rate of 88.2 kHz if the final delivery will be at 44.1 kHz (such as compact disc). This will provide a slightly faster sample rate conversion to 44.1 kHz than from 96 kHz.
• 48 kHz
This is a standard sample rate for Professional and DVD video, as well as some broadcast and recording label archiving, and is supported by DA-88/98, DAT, and ADAT decks.
• 44.1 kHz
This is the standard sample rate for compact discs (CD), and is supported by DA-88/98, DAT, and ADAT decks.
Additional sample rate options include 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 32 kHz.