.wav file limits?

Netlist · 1st December 2006, 10:43 PM

As the thread title says, does anyone know what the max file limit is for .wav files and why.
Some say 2Gb, others 4Gb.
I found out that when recording with Magix, the limit is 2Gb.
I will try with Audition.
Any input from bits and bytes gurus?

/Hugo

richie00boy · 1st December 2006, 10:44 PM

Not sure on a limit, but Windows FAT file system can only do a couple of gig, any more and you have to use NTFS.

Netlist · 1st December 2006, 10:49 PM

Thanks, I know the limitations of FAT32 and I use NTFS.

/Hugo

jcx · 2nd December 2006, 03:53 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV

elementx · 2nd December 2006, 04:20 AM

Quote:

The WAV format is limited to files that are less than 4 GiB in size, due to its use of a 32 bit unsigned integer to record the file size header (some programs limit the file size to 2 GiB). Although this is equivalent to about 6.6 hours of CD-quality audio (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo), it is sometimes necessary to go over this limit. The W64 format was therefore created for use in Sound Forge. Its 64-bit header allows for much longer recording times. This format can be converted using the libsndfile library. The RF64 format specified by the European Broadcasting Union has also been created to solve this problem.

from wikipedia

Netlist · 2nd December 2006, 08:16 AM

I found this as well.
Here they talk about the 4 byte header and the unsigned or signed number.
I wonder who is correct.

/Hugo

1st December 2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	.wav file limits? As the thread title says, does anyone know what the max file limit is for .wav files and why. Some say 2Gb, others 4Gb. I found out that when recording with Magix, the limit is 2Gb. I will try with Audition. Any input from bits and bytes gurus? /Hugo

1st December 2006, 10:44 PM	#2
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Not sure on a limit, but Windows FAT file system can only do a couple of gig, any more and you have to use NTFS. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ZV9 upper limits???	sandyhooker	Pass Labs	4	27th December 2008 04:24 AM
.slb file (translated library file)...!	spice freak	Solid State	0	28th October 2008 04:20 PM
File Uploader - php script with file validation	lineup	The Lounge	5	11th February 2007 10:09 AM
What limits an amp's output?	BAM	Chip Amps	9	14th July 2004 09:12 PM
BZLS PS limits?	protos	Pass Labs	4	23rd January 2004 04:06 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

1st December 2006, 10:49 PM	#3
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	Thanks, I know the limitations of FAT32 and I use NTFS. /Hugo

2nd December 2006, 03:53 AM	#4
jcx diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ..	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV

2nd December 2006, 08:16 AM	#6
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	I found this as well. Here they talk about the 4 byte header and the unsigned or signed number. I wonder who is correct. /Hugo

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)