The sampling rate is the
interval at which
samples are taken from a
data source. This term is most commonly heard in connection with
digital audio, where the most common sampling rates are:
8,000 Hz11,025 Hz22,050 Hz32,000 (Used in DAT machines for lower quality recording)44,100 Hz (The sampling rate used for CDs)48,000 Hz (Used in DAT machines for higher quality recording)