What (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Sampling Rates
There’s a big misconception about how sampling rates work in audio. And I want to put it to rest. With proof!
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll explore one of the most pernicious myths about sample rate: That with too few samples, the shape of the original waveform can become skewed or misrepresented.
It kind of makes sense intuitively… Couldn’t sine waves turn into triangle or sawtooth waves if you tried to “draw” them using too few “dots”??
While this seems logical, it is not only wrong… It’s also just about 100% backwards!
Don’t worry, practically all of us assume this is what could occur to our waveforms at one point or another. (Myself certainly included.)
But today, we will show exactly WHY it’s wrong in three different ways, and give a framework for choosing the best sample rate for you. Hope to see you there!
This week’s episode of the SonicScoop Podcast is sponsored by Soundtoys, LEWITT Audio and Ultimate Support Stands.
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