diff --git a/audio.py b/audio.py
index 8fa76cf..fac1e61 100644
--- a/audio.py
+++ b/audio.py
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import numpy as np
 
 
 class AudioRecorder:
-    def __init__(self, sample_rate: int = 16000, device: str | None = None):
+    def __init__(self, sample_rate: int = 48000, device: str | None = None):
         self.sample_rate = sample_rate
         self.device = device or None
         self._buffer: list[np.ndarray] = []