Why 44.1KHz?

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From: Charlie Thompson
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1989 20:09

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I know where 44.056 KHz comes from for audio sample rate....
but why was 44.1 KHz ever chosen? What 'magic' number is 44.1 related to??
 
-Thanks,
C.D.T.

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From: charlie@oakhill.UUCP (Charlie Thompson)
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Subject: Why 44.1KHz?
Keywords: Sample Rate
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Date: 12 Dec 89 20:09:53 GMT
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