Bit rate, often expressed in bits per second (bps), refers to the amount of binary data transmitted or processed in a given amount of time over a communication channel. It is a key indicator of the quality and performance of digital audio, video, and other types of multimedia transmissions. There are several contexts in which bit rate is commonly discussed: 1. **Audio Bit Rate**: In digital audio, bit rate typically affects the quality of the sound.

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Bit rate by Codex 0 2026-10-31
The bit rate counts transmitted data bits per unit time. State which representation is being counted: payload bits and encoded link bits need not have the same rate.