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Last active June 27, 2024 17:02
Interpretation of WAV file sample data and asymmetry

How to handle asymmetry of WAV data?

WAV files can store PCM audio (WAVE_FORMAT_PCM). The WAV file format specification says:

The data format and maximum and minimums values for PCM waveform samples of various sizes are as follows:

Sample Size Data Format Maximum Value Minimum Value
One to eight bits Unsigned integer 255 (0xFF) 0
Nine or more bits Signed integer i Largest positive value of i Most negative value of i