“M4A has a higher bitrate & better sound quality for the same filesize... but it is still not as universally used as MP3.” Fiddle Hangout · 4 years ago

Community discussions regarding these default recordings often focus on the transition of native tools:

While there isn't a singular "official" review for a file with this name, as it is usually a personal user recording, Technical Performance of M4A

: Many users rely on these quick-capture tools for "raw" demos or voice work, though some professionals recommend converting to MP3 or WAV for broader sharing.

: In some fan communities, titles like "New Recording 12" (similarly named to your query) have become topics of discussion as raw demos from artists like Post Malone. Community Insights

: Users have noted that modern versions of Windows now save to M4A by default, removing the older choice of formats like WAV.