GCSE – Lesson 13 – Sound file size calculation

Curriculum KS4 Unit Lesson

First, learners will recap their understanding of how sound is interpreted digitally. They will then learn how to calculate the file size of a sound file through demonstrations and examples. Finally, they will discover how sample rate, duration, and bit depth affect the quality of the sound recorded.

Learning objectives

  • Calculate file size requirements of sound files
  • Describe the effect of sample rate, duration, and sample resolution on the playback quality and the size of a sound file
  • Give examples of metadata applied to sound files

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