The bit depth and sampling rate on a CD are ________________.
A) 24-bit/94 kHz
B) 16-bit/44.1 kHz
C) 16 kHz/44.1-bit
D) whatever you want it to be

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The bit depth and sampling rate on a CD are standardized at 16-bit/44.1 kHz. This means that each sample is recorded at 16 bits and 44,100 samples are taken every second. This provides sufficient resolution for most music recording and playback, while also keeping file sizes manageable for the storage and transmission of CDs. Option A is not correct because 24-bit/94 kHz is not a standard CD format. Option C is not correct because the values are mixed up. Option D is not correct because CDs have a standardized format which is the 16-bit/44.1 kHz.

The Bit Depth and Sampling Rate on a CD Are