Data Rate Description
Standard MP3 bitrates are 64 Kbps (kilobits per second), 96 Kbps, 128 Kbps, and 160 Kbps. Different bitrates yield MP3s of varying sound quality. The higher the bitrate, the more times per second the original sound is sampled, thus yielding a more faithful reproduction and better sound. When choosing an MP3, weigh the advantage of a higher bitrate against the size of the file. Generally speaking, a bitrate of 128 kbps or higher will yield satisfactory sound quality. |
