Resampling from 96 to 44.1 kHz

2024-01-09 11:54:24

I want to resample files from 96 kHz to 44.1 kHz. Which plugin should I use to achieve the best possible sound quality?

Re: Resampling from 96 to 44.1 kHz

Reply #1 – 2024-01-09 12:38:29

That's a whole can of worms. Best I can say is I like the quality I get from foo_dsp_src_resampler with Mode: Best Sinc Interpolator. It also has a handy function to exclude certain rates so you won't be forced into resampling things that are already the desired rate.

Prepare yourself to hear at least as many answers as there are resamplers.

Re: Resampling from 96 to 44.1 kHz

Reply #2 – 2024-01-09 12:46:50

Use SRC recommended above or I typically use the "SoX Resampler" component: https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,67376.0.html

If reducing bit depth from 24 to 16 bits, you should also apply dither.

Re: Resampling from 96 to 44.1 kHz

Reply #3 – 2024-01-09 14:09:52

I didn't realize OP might be talking about a permanent conversion as opposed to a DSP during playback. I have heard that, theoretically, a perfect resample is possible with access to the entire track in non-realtime scenarios, but I don't know how it works.