Originally touted to be the superior lossy file format, the WMA lossy has since lost some of the initial excitement surrounding it. Objectively, it does offer better audio quality than some of the other lossy file formats, like the MP3, but not enough to be noticed by most listeners.
With that in mind, the cons of not being able to share this file type to an Apple user, definitely outweighs any minor benefit in audio quality the WMA lossy offers. Although it was originally designed solely for use with Apple products, the coding for ALAC became open-source in — meaning that encoders can be used to make ALAC files easily playable or convertible on other operating systems.
Like the lossless WMA file previously mentioned number 8 on our list , the ALAC compresses the audio, but does not discard information — instead it categorizes redundant information, and unpacks it when needed. This makes it a great option for anyone looking for a better way to store extremely high quality files.
The only issue with the file, is the inability for all listeners to instantly play it, regardless of their PC or Mac preference. The MP3 is probably the most popular audio file format on this list. Often times, the terms MP3 and audio file are used interchangeably, regardless of whether the format being used is actually an MP3.
Regardless of the platform, the operating system, or software, an MP3 will most likely play — making it a great choice for anyone looking to have their music instantly playable.
Of course, with this flexibility there is a downside — the MP3 is of course a lossy format, but unlike the compression used by other lossy formats, the MP3 is pretty unforgiving with what it chooses to delete. In this regard, providing an MP3 to a client is more of a courtesy than actually delivering the final mix or master.
The AAC lossy file format came out soon after the MP3, and with the intention of becoming a better, more popular version of its predecessor. Regardless, the AAC file format is a great choice for creating and sending small compressed files. Considering it can be played in almost as many ways as the MP3, the AAC is currently the best lossy file format available. The FLAC lossless file offers the highest quality to file size ratio of any file formats on this list.
This means that regardless of being a PC or an Apple user, FLAC files can be sent, received and played without the need for conversion or third-party software. With that in mind, the FLAC format is a go-to choice for anyone looking to send lossless compressed audio files. Both WAV files and AIFF files represent the highest quality possible in the audio world — they are the files of choice for any mixing or mastering engineer looking to retain the highest quality possible.
This may be due to the fact that it was once exclusive to Apple devices, or maybe because PCs were the first choice of early digital audio engineers. This brings us to the number 1 spot, the WAV uncompressed audio format. As you may already know, the WAV is the go-to file type for recording, mixing, and mastering. Also, it is widely recognized as the professional audio format. This means that the majority of uploads, be it to Apple Music, Spotify, or any streaming service will support and sometimes even demand a WAV file.
Conclusion :. Although this list does look at the technical factors behind which audio format is best, we recognize that personal preference goes a long way in determining what is best for you. Best answer: In a recent AskMe question, bitdamaged estimated the high end might be up to 1. The non-HD stuff I've downloaded has been more like half a gb. Netflix said recently their HD is Kbps , which is kilobytes per second, or 2. Assuming you get the max stream, that is.
Response by poster: be careful, too many downloads and comcrap will cut you off. That is one of the reasons that I am asking, actually. Comcast and Netflix have also been at each others' throats as of late and I don't want to get caught up in that. I think I will stick with my mailed dvds for now. You should be able to check your usage by logging into your account at comcast.
Think audio and your audience will thank you. What is ASIO? Topics: audio , audio interface , audience engagement , mediaserver , wav , lossless , lossy.
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Common audio formats: Which one to use? Read on… Audio codecs and containers? Uncompressed audio formats Compressed audio formats with lossless compression Compressed audio formats with lossy compression Which audio format for media servers? Audio codecs and containers? They can be broken down into three main categories: Uncompressed audio formats Compressed audio formats with lossy compression Compressed audio formats with lossless compression Uncompressed audio formats This is what it sounds like pun intended , where the audio is completely un-altered from its original state.
BWF Broadcast Wave Format is mostly used in the broadcast industry and supports more meta-data to be stored in the file. But beware: a WAV file does not automatically equal uncompressed audio.
AU is the audio format developed by Sun Microsystems and was found on their NeXT systems and the early days of the web. PCM Pulse-Code Modulation defines the process used to convert analog audio into digital audio signals without compression.
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