CDAudio
CDAudio, short for Compact Disc Digital Audio, refers to the standard format for audio on audio compact discs (CD-DA). Developed by Philips and Sony and defined in the Red Book specification, CD-DA stores uncompressed audio as digital PCM data on a disc, designed for consumer music playback.
Format and data organization: CD-DA uses 16-bit linear PCM samples at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
Capacity and duration: Standard audio CDs typically hold about 74 to 80 minutes of audio, depending on
Playback devices and representation: CD players, audio CD-ROM drives, car stereos, and home theater systems can
Relation to other formats: CD-DA is distinct from data CD-ROMs and from compressed audio formats such as