Specifies how large each chunk of data should be when recording sound.
# Metadata
Platforms: desktop, server OS: mac, windows Introduced: 2.0 Security:
# Syntax
set the recordSampleSize to sizeInBits
# Examples
set the recordSampleSize to 16
# Description
Use the recordSampleSize property to trade off between sound quality and disk space when you record a sound.
The recordSampleSize property determines the sound sample size when you use the record sound command to record sound to a file.
The possible recordSampleSize depend on the system's capabilities, but are typically 8 and 16.
>*Note:* The answer record command sets the recordSampleSize > property according to what the user chose in the answer record > dialog box.
# Tags
# See
- **command:** answer record, record sound - **glossary:** property, command, dialog box - **property:** recordCompression, recordRate