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How to use this workflow
Establish the reference
Keep an unchanged source and identify the passage or signal relationship described below.
Pick the control that matches the delivery
For an editable PCM handoff, ask for the required rate and bit depth. For a compressed delivery, ask for the codec and accepted bitrate or quality mode. Keep a lossless source for future revisions. Converting a 16-bit file to 24 bit changes storage representation without restoring lost precision.
Verify the saved result
Reopen the downloaded file and compare the relevant event with the source. Keep the source and the settings note for a later revision.
Compare PCM payload rates with a compressed target
For stereo 48 kHz PCM, payload bitrate = sample rate × channels × bit depth. At 16 bit this is 1,536,000 bits/s; at 24 bit it is 2,304,000 bits/s. A 320 kbps MP3 is a different encoded representation. These calculated rates exclude file headers and do not rank perceived quality.
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| Item | Value or action | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 48 kHz stereo, 16 bit | 1,536 kbps | PCM payload |
| 48 kHz stereo, 24 bit | 2,304 kbps | PCM payload |
| MP3 at 320 kbps | 320 kbps target | Lossy encoded stream |
Apply the result within the tool’s limits
The converter exposes controls appropriate to the selected output. Do not call a 320 kbps export “320-bit audio.” Choose WAV when the receiving editor requests PCM and verify the file metadata. For MP3 delivery, compare a short difficult passage before accepting the complete encode.
Common questions
Are the example numbers device test results?
No. Numerical examples and worksheets on this page are authored explanations. They do not measure your recording, browser latency or listening accuracy.