When uploading your music to DSPs via 1M Music Group, audio quality is crucial. Streaming services convert files to match user devices, and submitting lossy MP3s degrades audio fidelity. Always supply uncompressed 16-bit or 24-bit WAV or FLAC files at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz stereo.
Ultimate Audio Formats Guide: WAV, FLAC, and Sample Rate Specs for Distribution
By 1M Music
Updated August 7, 2026
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