Silence Generator
Generates a WAV file containing true silence (zeroed samples), in mono or stereo, for the requested duration.
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Use cases
- Padding at the start or end of an audio track.
- Inserting perfect silence between two tracks or video shots.
- Testing equipment: speakers, headphones, audio interfaces.
- Calibrating an audio chain, measuring noise floor.
- Filling a missing track during a multitrack import.
FAQ
Why generate digital silence instead of just muting the audio?
A truly silent file has all samples at zero, with no hiss or DC offset. Muting a recorder's output doesn't give the same result.
What's the difference between 16/24-bit PCM and 32-bit float?
PCM stores integer samples (16 or 24-bit), ideal for distribution. 32-bit float stores floating-point numbers — useful in post-production for compatibility with floating-point chains and to avoid clipping.
Which sample rate should I choose?
44.1 kHz for consumer music (CD), 48 kHz for video and broadcast, 96 or 192 kHz for high-resolution professional production.
Is the file really silent?
Yes. Every data byte is zero, which corresponds to absolute null signal (no digital noise, no DC offset).
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