Best Practices – Digital Asset Guidelines – Rev 4 www.autocare.org | www.autocarevip.com | technology@autocare.org 32 7.5 Audio Formatting Specifications The table below lists some general recommendations for formatting your audio files: Specification Category Specification / Description File Format The file format you choose will depend on the use of the file and the trading partner the file will be sent to. Sample Rate 8,000 Hz to 96,000 Hz Sample Type 8 to 32 Bit & 32 Bit Float Bitrate 16 Kbps to 320 Kbps Frequency 5.5 kHz to 48 kHz Mono or Stereo This depends on the audio quality required, most audio will be in stereo. Compression Some formats offer several compression options when formatting. Quality Mode Best quality vs. fastest