Wave is an audio file format (Waveform Audio File Format). A WAV file is structured according to the RIFF (Resource Interchange File Format) standard, defining a structure for encapsulating multimedia data. It is a container capable of receiving formats as varied as PCM, MP3, WMA, ADPCM, ATRAC3.
The WAV (Waveform Audio File) file format is a digital audio file format that was first introduced in the 1990s. It has since become one of the most widely used audio file formats, particularly in the fields of music production and audio editing. In this article, we will take a closer look at the WAV file format, its features, and how it is used. WAV files are digital audio files that use the PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) format to store audio data. This means that the audio signal is converted into a series of binary codes, which can be read and played back by computers and other electronic devices. The WAV file format supports both mono and stereo audio, with a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz and a maximum bit depth of 24 bits.
