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Audio Sample Rate

Hossein HassanNejad edited this page Sep 10, 2026 · 1 revision

The sample rate defines how many audio samples are recorded or processed per second.

It is measured in Hertz (Hz).

For example:

44,100 Hz = 44,100 samples per second
48,000 Hz = 48,000 samples per second

Nyx Converter allows you to select a sample rate during conversion.


Example

await NyxConverter.convertTo(
  inputPath,
  outputDirectory,
  sampleRate: NyxSampleRate.hz48000,
);

Supported Sample Rates

Sample Rate Common Use
48,000 Hz Video, film, television, and professional audio
44,100 Hz Music and CD-quality audio
22,050 Hz Speech, voice, and smaller audio files

48,000 Hz

sampleRate: NyxSampleRate.hz48000,

48 kHz is commonly used for video and professional media workflows.

Recommended for:

  • Video
  • Film
  • Television
  • Professional audio

44,100 Hz

sampleRate: NyxSampleRate.hz44100,

44.1 kHz is commonly associated with music and CD-quality audio.

Recommended for:

  • Music
  • General audio
  • Music libraries

22,050 Hz

sampleRate: NyxSampleRate.hz22050,

22.05 kHz uses fewer samples per second and can reduce audio data requirements.

Recommended for:

  • Speech
  • Voice recordings
  • Low-bandwidth applications
  • Smaller files

Recommendations

Use Case Recommended Sample Rate
Video 48,000 Hz
Music 44,100 Hz
General audio 44,100 Hz
Voice 22,050 Hz
Low-bandwidth audio 22,050 Hz

These are general recommendations. The best sample rate depends on the source media and the intended output.

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