Sampling rate

Definition: Sampling rate: The frequency with which a recording device, such as a sound board, takes readings of the sound it is recording. High-quality sound boards, like the equipment used to record audio compact disks, hae sampling rates of 44.1 kilohertz (KHz) or higher. Although sound boards with lower sampling rates might be adequate for recording simple noises or even voice clips, they are not adequate for recording music. From QUECID

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