Developed by the International Voice Association, this is a standardized file format for digitized speech. Digital Speech Standard files store information in a high-compression format. You can record an insert or overwrite the sound; the file can also be filled with metadata. This format offers two modes: “Overwrite” and “Enable”. Digital Speech Standard allows for creating voice files suitable for sending via e-mail. This format is powered by IBM ViaVoice software, which enables speech recognition.

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CD Digital Audio File

A standardized format intended for compact discs. It features an amplitude resolution of 16 bits and a sampling frequency of 44100 Hz. This format emerged back in 1980. It is utilized for storing data on personal computers and CDs. A CS Digital Audio File stores the audio data in the AIFF format. You can see such files if you extract the audio files from a compact disc. This operation can be performed using Apple iTunes.