sampling rate discussions

Description

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.

Mixing down to 16-bit

Submitted by popechop on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 21:19

Hey everybody,

I have recorded my songs in 24-bit, and as the last part of the process, as I am mastering, I am also using a 'UV22HR' plugin to convert into 16 as I create the WAV files. At least that's my understanding. However, I'm reading now that I should mix to the same bit rate as my session was recorded in.

32 bit integer for interface, useful?

Submitted by kmetal on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 12:48

The new Steinberg interface supports 32 bit integer recording. I am curious if this can be expected to be a bit improvement over 24 bit. Im an the market for a higher end interface to transfer a ton of old tapes and records, as well as record and mix new stuff.

Benefits / Features of 32 bit AD/DA

Submitted by kmetal on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 13:36

Hey, I've noticed a couple of the new interface units employing 32 bit adda comverters (RME Adi-2 pro, sound devices mix-6).

Just wondering if there were any benefits of any kind, and what the 32 vs 24 bit depths means in an adda context in general.

Mastering engineer said 16 bit wav file will be too loud?

Submitted by Gazukmale on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 15:49

Ok im. confused...
My mastering engineer sent me a 16 bit wav file...I sent this to CDbaby for distribution. CD baby ask for a 16 bit wav file and no other format.
In conversation with the mastering engineer over Facebook chat.

Mixing & Mastering at 96kHz

Submitted by Sean G on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 19:32

Found this an interesting read on mixing & mastering at 96kHz and thought it would be worth sharing.

http://www.ryanschwabe.com/blog/96k

Apogee Mic 96k or something else...what are my options?

Submitted by Darcy Chubbs on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 11:09

Hi, I'm very interested in getting the Apogee 96k mic to use when using my new 128 g iPad mini, however I would like to know what other options are out there that may work for me.

Waves R-Channel 32 bit

Samplitude

Submitted by DonnyThompson on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 06:14

I was putting the beginnings of a mix together this morning, working with the drum tracks.

The kick and snare are both live - the kick is an ancient Ludwig 22" from the 60's; it looks like it's been run over by a truck, but it sure still sounds good. ;) ( I have three vintage snares, a '68 Black Beauty, a '71 Suprasonic, and a Rogers wood snare).