title: How to convert WAV audio files for Core Audio playback?
body: <p>I'm using Core Audio / OpenAL to play CAF audio files. From Apple I know that the best file format is this:</p>
  
  <p><strong>Core Audio File Format (CAFF), mono, 16-bit @ 44,1 kHz</strong></p>
  
  <p>So I launched Soundtrack Pro 3 and saved an WAV file as an "Core Audio File" with 44,1 kH, 16-bit integer.</p>
  
  <p>When I play it back, it is strongly distorted and has a horrible quality. When I play it back on the mac hitting spacebar (quicklook), the sound is perfectly fine.</p>
  
  <p>What must I do that I can play my own sound files in Core Audio? Is there a special tool from Apple that would convert the sound files in such a way that they're instantly playable with Core Audio?</p>