What format should my external audio drive be?

Sorry if this has been answered many times before, but I couldn't get a concise answer in my search.
What format should my external audio drive be?
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Mac OS Extended
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled)
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)
Thanks.

Mac OS Extended (Journaling off)
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