Q: Can’t I just convert my old sound effects libraries into HD?
A: Though we can convert our old libraries into audio files with numbers that represent high definition, this process does not truly make them hi-def: the dynamic range and frequency remain exactly the same as the CD-quality format the original libraries came in. […]

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Q: Where are HD (and surround HD) sound effects libraries available for purchase?
A: Most publishers are starting to provide HD sound effects libraries, including Sound Ideas and Blastwave FX.

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Q: What are surround sound HD sound effects?
A: Surround sound HD sound effects are audio files of sound effects recordings produced and delivered in a range of high definition, multi-channel formats, but most often at 24-bit/48kHz and 5.1 channels.
Q: What workflow benefits stem from using surround sound HD sound effects libraries?
A: In addition to meeting […]

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Q: What are HD sound effects?
A: HD sound effects are audio files of sound effects recordings produced and delivered above CD-quality audio standards. In other words, anything above 16-bit/44.1kHz. They can be mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and 10.2 (as of date).
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Q: What is HD audio?
A: High definition audio refers to sound recorded and reproduced at a quality higher than standard CD audio. HD audio can include surround sound but also includes stereo and mono.

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