I'm converting m4a files to wav so they can be played on a device that will not play m4a. The default wav settings are 44.1kHz and 16 bit (CD quality). I understand the whole lossy/lossless formats etc. Will converting to wav 48kHz and 24 bit produce a *more accurate* copy of the m4a than the default 44.1/16?
Appreciate your thoughts.
MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.15
You want to set the bit & sample rate the same as the source. You can't improve anything by setting it higher.
Yes, I understand the concept of Lossy/Lossless and compression etc...you can't put back what's been removed.
The question is will a wav file resampled from the m4a to 48/24 rather than 44.1/16 be a more accurate copy of the m4a music file soundwise. File size is not a concern.
Often with this change there seems to be more headroom and smoother high frequencies.
Thanks!
I believe I already answered your question. If you believe it somehow enhances the original, have at it. :)
You're welcome.
...was hoping you'd feed my placebo theory!
I know...zero's and ones :-)
Thanks much...again
You're welcome.
m4a to wav import settings
