The encoding format for the sample data.
| Name | Type | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | String | 'Raw' | Unspecified or unsigned values in the range 0 to 2^bits − 1. |
| SIGNED | String | 'Signed' | Twos-complement values. |
| MU_LAW | String | 'MuLaw' | μ-law–encoded samples. |
| A_LAW | String | 'ALaw' | A-law–encoded samples. |