1. Format Full name Pros Cons
CD
Compact disc
I would use a wav file if I wanted better quality music
•Easily visible so easy to find
the one you want.
•Higher quality sound (in most
cases)
I would use an mp3 file if I wanted to store a lot of my favourite music
They can be scratched
or broken
Hard to carry a large
collection around
Digital sound files
(wav and mp3)
N/A Much easier to store
Easy to back up
Easy to transfer
You can lose them if
any IT difficulties.
WAV Waveform Audio File
Format
Best quality music Large in storage size
(aprox. 10Mb for 1
minute of audio)
MP3 Music player Can store a lot of music Music isn’t very
good/clear
AUDIO FORMATS
