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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.

Making "24 Bit Remasters" out of cassettes

After reading up on 24-bit recording, I became compelled to re-record my old 4-track cassettes from when I first started with recording, and a few albums I bought on cassette into digital. I recorded them before onto my desktop computer's built in Avance97 audio card, in 16/44.1, but I could tell a noticeable difference between the .wav file and the source tape.

Mobo for AMD 64bit 939

Hey Gang

I've had a good trawl through some posts and it seems that the Gigabyte K8ns Ultra 939 is a mobo of choice for the AMD 64bit 939..

(Gonna be using RME cards)

Question...Is the Winchester the preferable beast, and what is the current du jor model for blistering VSTi performance? Also, any other recommendations for mobo's? Any pratfalls to look out for?

My 12years old 16bit converters sound better than RME...why?

How is it possible?

I have an ensoniq sampler from 1993 (asr10) which sounds MUCH better than my RME multiface.

And it is not because coloration or distortion, it simply sounds more "in front", a little bit smoother and warmer and fatter.

I made some tests recording both simple sinus tones and some very fat sounds from my old arp synthesiser.

88.2khz + 108SNratio *or* 44.1khz + 116SNratio

i currently mix all of my music ITB @ 44.1khz / 24bit in digital performer. (please no flame wars aboout ITB).

i'm interested in bouncing my tracks down at 88.2 so when i take them into Peak for final "mastering" i can use my plugs (UAD, Sony oxford, URS) at a higher sampling rate.. and then save back down to 44.1, 16bit (pow-r 3 dithering) for CD.

recording at 24-bit and 44.1kHz - Sample Rate and Bit Resolution

Well I just upgraded to the RME Fireface 800 from my crappy Edirol FA301.

Firstly anybody searching, I cannot recommend the Fireface highly enough. The difference, mainly noticeable in the higher frequencies, and the clarity of what I can hear in old mixes that I never could before, is simply stunning.

I finally feel I am moving towards a semi-professional level.