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Setting the Sampling Rate
Each SONAR project has a parameter that specifies the sampling resolution for all
digital audio data in the project. You should set this rate before recording any
digital audio.
To set the sampling rate:
1. Choose Options-Audio to open the Audio Options dialog box.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Under Default Settings for New Projects, select a Sampling Rate. For CD-
quality sound, use 44100 Hz.
4. Click OK.
Lower sampling rates will save disk space but will result in lower-quality audio.
Before embarking on any major project, try sampling at different rates to
determine which one best suits your needs.
Setting the Audio Driver Bit Depth
The drivers for most sound cards use anywhere from 16 to 24 bits to handle the
data and calculations for audio processing. CD’s use 16 bits. You can possibly get
better sound quality by recording at a higher bit depth and converting to 16 bits
when it’s time to master your project, but keep in mind that 24 bit audio takes 50%
more memory than 16 bit audio, possibly straining your computer’s storage
capability and speed of operation.
Your sound card’s documentation could have some advice on choosing an audio
driver bit depth.
To set the audio driver bit depth:
1. Use the Options-Audio command to open the Audio Options dialog box.
2. On the General tab, find the Audio Driver Bit Depth field and select one of the
options.
3. Click OK.
For more information about audio driver bit depth, see “Configuring SONAR for 18
bit-, 20-bit, and 24-bit Operation” on page 630.
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