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Broadcast Wave Format (BWF)

Broadcast Wave Format (BWF): This format is derived from the ubiquitous Wave audio format. The format was created for professionals, enabling the ability to embed standardized metadata into the file itself. The extension for the BWF is also .wav. [Video Glossary]

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