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In signal processing, sampling is the reduction of a continuous-time signal to a discrete-time signal. A common example is the conversion of a sound wave to a sequence of "samples". A sample is a value of the signal at a point in time and/or space; this definition differs from the term's usage in statistics, which refers to a set of such values.

A sampler is a subsystem or operation that extracts samples from a continuous signal. A theoretical ideal sampler produces samples equivalent to the instantaneous value of the continuous signal at the desired points.

The original signal can be reconstructed from a sequence of samples, up to the Nyquist limit, by passing the sequence of samples through a type of low-pass filter called a reconstruction filter.

16 bit? 24 bit?

when is it best to record in which bit depth? i understand that the bit depth is is relative to loudness in dB's (each bit = 3 dB i think?), but still don't quite grasp when to record in which. i'd assum 24 bit, then dither down to 16 bit to go to CD in the mastering process, but i am not sure if this is correct. any help, links, suggestions would be great! thanks

Dither: Still needed with 24-bit recording?

I have been reading a lot of articles explaining dither (because I didn't understand what that setting did in my sequencer program) and I now have a good understand about what dither is but none of the articles have cleared this up?

When recording at 24-bit does dither need to be used if the dynamic range is small and the peak levels around -6Bd?

Any Reason to go to 64bit?

I notice some companies offering 64bit processing compatable hardware/software. Is there any realistic reason to start using 64 bit software and hardware and purchase a 64 bit computer. This is my first DAW setup that I am considering so I'm wondering if it's worth it to spend my money on a 64bit PC/Interface/Software.

96k ADAT to Tascam fw1884

I wonder if somebody can direct me.

I have a fw1884 and also a Focusrite isa428 that i would like to get the ad card for.

My question is, the fw1884 has only one optical ADAT in and S/PDIF stereo in, assuming that one ADAT connector can only do 8 channels at 44.1k could I just hook up one of the ADATs and still get 4 channels at 96k?

Cubase 32bit or 24bit ?

Hi,
I have bought an M-Audio Delta44 to use with Cubase to increase recording clarity/headroom etc. I assumed the best setting then was to record at 96k/24 bit as per the spec of the card.
To maximise quality in clean tracks and resolution of reverb plugins (which still sound muddy) should I be using 32bit float?

thanks
Mark.

Multitracker (24-Bit) Conversion & Drive Formatting?

People,

Looking at two 24-Bit Multitrackers (for expanding my studio operation to include location recording)...the Tascam 2488 & the Korg D1600.

Of these two units, does anyone know the mfg./model# of the onboard ADC ...or, more importantly...how the conversion/recording quality compares between the two?