Digital systems for the transmission of high-quality sound-programme signals are in wide and current use, and it is important to specify for them a single sampling frequency, in order to simplify equipment and facilitate programme exchange.
ITU-T J.53 FRENCH-2000 history
2000ITU-T J.53 FRENCH-2000 Sampling frequencies to be used for the digital transmission of studio-quality and high-quality sound-programme signals