8: Audio Digitization Standards

We learn about the core criteria for digitizing an analog signal to archival standards.

• Lectures

  • What is Pulse Code Modulation?
  • Applying IASA TC-04 in practice

• References

  • IASA TC-04 Sec 2.2 (sampling) and 2.3 (bit depth). 2009. pp.1. PDF
  • AES5. Preferred sampling frequencies for applications employing pulse-code modulation. 2018. PDF
  • EBU R84. Word length, sampling rates … for high-quality audio production. 1996. PDF
  • EBU R105. Digitisation of programme material in Audio Archives. 2008. PDF
  • IETF description of FLAC
  • Wikipedia Articles

• Assignments
• Tools:
  • Quiz: Week 1 (Login Required)