{"id":1047,"date":"2024-04-25T14:25:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T14:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2024-10-23T06:40:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T06:40:30","slug":"audio-bitrate-for-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Audio Bitrate for Video Streaming?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So what exactly is a bitrate?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is it so important to understand what bitrate streaming should be done?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the best audio bitrate, what affects a streaming bitrate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wanting to get all the answers right, then you are at the right place, read further to get them all sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#What_is_Bitrate\" title=\"What is Bitrate?\">What is Bitrate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#What_is_the_Difference_Between_Audio_Bitrate_and_Codecs\" title=\"What is the Difference Between Audio Bitrate and Codecs?\">What is the Difference Between Audio Bitrate and Codecs?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#Recommended_Audio_Bitrate_for_Streaming\" title=\"Recommended Audio Bitrate for Streaming\">Recommended Audio Bitrate for Streaming<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#How_to_Achieve_High-Quality_Audio_Streaming\" title=\" How to Achieve High-Quality Audio Streaming?\"> How to Achieve High-Quality Audio Streaming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#Factors_that_Disturb_An_Audio_Bitrate\" title=\"Factors that Disturb An Audio Bitrate? &nbsp; \">Factors that Disturb An Audio Bitrate? &nbsp; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#Final_note\" title=\"Final note\">Final note<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#1_Which_is_better_128kbps_or_320kbps_MP3\" title=\"1) Which is better: 128kbps or 320kbps MP3?\">1) Which is better: 128kbps or 320kbps MP3?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#2_Is_160_audio_bitrate_good_for_streaming\" title=\"2) Is 160 audio bitrate good for streaming?\u00a0\">2) Is 160 audio bitrate good for streaming?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#3_What_is_the_highest_audio_bitrate_quality\" title=\"3) What is the highest audio bitrate quality?\">3) What is the highest audio bitrate quality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#_4_What_is_good_sound_quality\" title=\"\u00a04) What is good sound quality?\">\u00a04) What is good sound quality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/audio-bitrate-for-streaming\/#5_How_do_i_increase_audio_bitrate\" title=\"5) How do i increase audio bitrate?\">5) How do i increase audio bitrate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bitrate\"><\/span><strong>What is Bitrate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start streaming an audio or video file online, the number of bits processed during the stream in a particular amount of time is what bitrate actually means!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bits are digits represented in 0\u2019s and 1\u2019s, these binary digits when it is higher, the quality of the stream also gets higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bits are usually measured in bits per second (bps), or megabits per second (MBps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_Audio_Bitrate_and_Codecs\"><\/span><strong>What is the Difference Between Audio Bitrate and Codecs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio bitrates are the amount of data transferred in a specific period of time. These bitrates are commonly represented in Kbps (kilobytes per second)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bits of data determine the quality of audio input, the more the bitrate is, the higher the quality gets. Most popular platforms like Spotify and apple music use a low kbps of 128 whereas music festivals and concerts use 256 kbps to achieve the sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Audio_codec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Audio codecs<\/a><\/strong> on the other hand are physical devices or software which are used to compress and decompress an audio file to achieve a better streaming quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two entities are entirely different from each other as they handle different processes in streaming an audio file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Audio_Bitrate_for_Streaming\"><\/span><strong>Recommended Audio Bitrate for Streaming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different scenarios where one can record an audio so based on that we have recommended the best bitrate below,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/recordings\">Professional music recording<\/a> the <strong>recommended best bitrate  for streaming is 1411 kbps (CD quality) or 960 kbps (FLAC).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And nowadays podcasts and audiobooks are booming effectively, to efficiently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/recordings\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/recordings\">record a Podcast<\/a> or audiobook the recommended good streaming bitrate is 192 kbps or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering what bitrate should I stream at, it&#8217;s essential to choose the appropriate bitrate to ensure smooth playback. For most live streams, a bitrate of 128 to 160 kbps is generally recommended, depending on the platform and content quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a personal usage level, voice notes are covered under a bitrate of 128 kbps and for music streaming in online platforms, the best recommended bitrate is 160 kbps. Simple smartphone recordings cover a low-quality MP3 with bitrate of 64 kbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from recording an audio, video recording in Full HD is processed&nbsp; at 320 kbps and 720p Video is 192 kbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"frequently-wrap\">\n<div class=\"frequently-wrap-header\"><h4>Recommended Reading<\/h4><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-list-wrap\">\n<ul class=\"frequently-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/live-streaming-equipment\/\">Live Streaming Equipment Setup for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/how-to-develop-live-streaming-app\/\">How to Build a Live Streaming App in 2024? Steps and Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Achieve_High-Quality_Audio_Streaming\"><\/span><br><strong>How to Achieve High-Quality Audio Streaming?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the streaming space the bitrate and bandwidth differs, but to achieve a seamless and best audio streaming quality you will require a higher bandwidth and a bitrate of 256 kbps and above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher the bitrate the wider and greater the frequency response from the original audio, because lower bitrate will cause loss of audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_that_Disturb_An_Audio_Bitrate\"><\/span><strong>Factors that Disturb An Audio Bitrate? &nbsp; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio bitrate is affected by various factors but the major ones that take place while streaming are listed below,<br><br>        \u2705 Sample rate<br>        \u2705 Bit Depth<br>        \u2705 File size and device compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2747\ufe0f <strong>Sample Rate<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A sample rate is measurement of audio and it is technically measured in kilohertz representing the original audio recording;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong><em>The average sample rate for audio CDs and digitally transmitted audio is 44.1kHz. The increase in sample rate increases the file size and large file size will lead to poor audio quality.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2747\ufe0f <strong>Bit Depth:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second major thing that you must look into is the bit depth is the number of bits every audio sample represents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Points to remember here is more bit depth will lead to superior audio quality and less distorted noise. A bit depth of 24 bits will lead to higher sound quality but with a larger file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2747\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong>File Size And Device Compatibility:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the increase in sample rate and bit depth, the file size will increase, leading to audio bitrate damage, compatibility issues are huge concerns as some of the output devices don&#8217;t support the necessary formats or play the codec which is represented in the media file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring all these and assuring the viewers a better audio quality and experience is the reason why one should understand all these technical aspects of an audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_note\"><\/span><strong>Final note<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you start Streaming you will go through a learning process of what works the best for you and our viewers; in that process the best audio output will be achieved,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>we hope the above points would have helped you understand audio bitrate and how to achieve supreme audio quality with ease. Streaming in a secure and technically sound platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/\">OnTheFly<\/a> will manage most of your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on audio codec and how it helps streaming, click here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1714052846755\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_is_better_128kbps_or_320kbps_MP3\"><\/span>1) Which is better: 128kbps or 320kbps MP3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>320 kbps gives out a higher audio quality and it has huge device compatibility with most of the current digital smart devices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1714052863814\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_160_audio_bitrate_good_for_streaming\"><\/span>2) Is 160 audio bitrate good for streaming?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The bitrate totally depends on the platform and the audio type, spotify and apple music enables at 160kbps whereas youtube recommends a bitrate of 128kbps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1714052886526\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_highest_audio_bitrate_quality\"><\/span>3) What is the highest audio bitrate quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>While a 24-bit\/192kHz file has a data rate of 9216kbps, the highest quality MP3 has a bitrate of 320kbps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1714052902582\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_What_is_good_sound_quality\"><\/span>\u00a04) What is good sound quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A good sound quality can be defined from different perspectives but an audio with balanced \u00a0pitch, duration, intensity and timbre is a good quality sound.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1714052922134\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_i_increase_audio_bitrate\"><\/span>5) How do i increase audio bitrate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Bitrate can be increased while exporting a file in the editor, once you increase the bit rate the equality and file size also gets increased.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\"@type\": \"CreativeWorkSeries\",\n\"name\": \"YouTube Streamers\",\n\"aggregateRating\": {\n\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n\"ratingValue\": \"4.7\",\n\"bestRating\": \"5\",\n\"ratingCount\": \"113\"\n}\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"frequently-wrap\">\n<div class=\"frequently-wrap-header\"><h4>People Frequently Read<\/h4><\/div>\n<div class=\"frequently-list-wrap\">\n<ul class=\"frequently-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/live-streaming-tips\/\">Top 13 Tips and Tricks For a Successful Live Stream Ideas (2024)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/blog\/pre-recorded-streaming-vs-live-streaming\/\">Pre-Recorded Streaming Vs. 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