best settings for converting music to digital

[junkmailbonzai]

I am wanting to convert some old tapes of music from analog to digital form. When using audacity what would be the optimal sampling rate for file size and quality?

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22050
44100
48000
96000

[Drumjim85]

16 / 44.1 (bit rate / sample rate) is the standard for CDs.. Some sound cards can play other sample rates and most can play 24bit. But I would just stick with Cd quality.

[BCains]

+1 for 44.1

[junkmailbonzai]

Thank you! That helps. Now I can start converting. :cool: