The sampling rate, (how many samples per second are stored) for a CD is...?
Options
A. 48.4 kHz
B. 22,050 Hz
C. 44.1 kHz
D. 48 kHz
Correct Answer
44.1 kHz
Explanation
CDs reproduce 44,100 samples per second. Which has a maximum frequency reproduction of 22,050 Hz, or just a hair past the upper limit of human hearing. In this way CDs can theoretically reproduce any frequency in the human hearing range.