A digital audio signal is sampled at 44,100 samples per second and each sample uses 16 bits. What is the raw bit rate for a single-channel audio signal?

Options

  • A. 44.1 kbps
  • B. 705.6 kbps
  • C. 1,411.2 kbps
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. 705.6 kbps

Detailed Explanation

Raw bit rate = sampling rate × bits per sample × number of channels. For a single channel, 44,100 × 16 = 705,600 bits per second, or 705.6 kbps.