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Hard drive storage space – Avid Technology DIGI 1 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Windows 98 Configuration

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To format an audio drive:

1

From the desktop, double-click My Computer.

2

Right-click the hard drive you will use for audio and choose Format.

3

Set the Format Type to Full and click Start.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions. When formatting is complete, close the Format

window.

To defragment an audio drive:

1

From the desktop, double-click My Computer.

2

Right-click your audio hard drive and choose Properties.

3

Click the Tools tab.

4

Click Defragment Now and follow the on-screen instructions.

5

When defragmenting is complete, close the Properties Control Panel.

Hard Drive Storage Space

Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD-quality) require
approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit
resolution require about 7.5 MB per minute. The following table lists the required drive
space for certain track numbers and track lengths. In deciding the required hard drive space
for your needs, plan accordingly.

Number of tracks and length

16-bit at

44.1 kHz

16-bit at

48 kHz

24-bit at

44.1 kHz

24-bit at

48 kHz

1 track, 1 minute

5 MB

5.5 MB

7.5 MB

8.2 MB

2 tracks (stereo), 5 minutes

50 MB

55 MB

75 MB

83 MB

2 tracks (stereo), 60 minute

600 MB

662 MB

900 MB

991 MB

24 tracks, 5 minutes

600 MB

662 MB

900 MB

991 MB

24 tracks, 60 minutes

7 GB

7.8 GB

10.5 GB

11.6 GB

Required hard drive space for audio tracks