Stuck in 16-Bit: CD Baby’s Outdated Audio Requirements
I was extremely disappointed to discover, only after paying for my release, that CD Baby requires my 24-bit professional master to be converted to 16-bit/44.1 kHz for distribution. In 2026, when major streaming platforms support 24-bit audio, this requirement feels outdated and unnecessarily limits the quality of the master I can deliver. Had this limitation been made clear to me before payment, I would have chosen another distributor. This will likely be my last release through CD Baby.