Export to WAV 16 not saving correct bitrate

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mikeborok
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Export to WAV 16 not saving correct bitrate

Post by mikeborok » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:11 pm

Import audio: 24 bit 88.2 sample
Effect > Tempo > 2% (slow)
Tracks > Resample > 44.1
Export audio WAV 16bit PCM

The resulting file has bitrate of 2822kbps, per windows properties details.

How can I save this file in 16/44.1 CD-ready format after Audacity fx processing? Or is it possible that the properties info is incorrect, and the file is ok to burn?

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Mike

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Aud 2.1.3

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Re: Export to WAV 16 not saving correct bitrate

Post by steve » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:45 pm

The sample rate of exported files is set by the "Project Rate" (lower left corner of the main Audacity window). No need to resample the track first - just set the Project rate and export. (http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/sele ... .html#rate)
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Re: Export to WAV 16 not saving correct bitrate

Post by mikeborok » Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:21 pm

Steve, the project rate is for sample rate. I am talking about bit rate. Please see above.

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Re: Export to WAV 16 not saving correct bitrate

Post by steve » Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:30 pm

Bit-rate = sample rate x bits per sample x number of channels.

Set the Project Rate to 44100 and then export as 16-bit wav. The bit-rate for 16-bits per sample, 44100 Hz sample rate, stereo = 16 x 44100 x 2 = 1411.2 kbps.
The correct format for a standard audio CD is 16-bits per sample, 44100 Hz sample rate, stereo.
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