High-Resolution Audio Explained

Beyond CD quality

High-resolution audio is a loose term for lossless files that meet or exceed CD quality, most often 24-bit at 48 kHz or higher. The point is not just a bigger number but preserved detail and dynamic headroom: a hi-res master keeps the full signal through processing and playback, rather than the reduced information a lossy MP3 carries.

For creators, working and delivering in high resolution means your music holds up through mastering, distribution, and archiving without accumulating quality loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as high-resolution audio?

Lossless files at or above CD quality, commonly 24-bit / 48 kHz or higher. The key is preserved detail and headroom, not just a large file.

Does AetherWave produce high-resolution audio?

Yes. AetherWave masters to 24-bit / 48 kHz WAV, a high-resolution, studio-standard format, and the first master is free.