Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit -Sound Forge - PC

Subject:Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit Posted by: Homskillet Date:11/6/2002 8:51:07 PM Hi I record from my turntables to my computer using RCA cables. I've read that 32 bit recording will produce a cleaner sound then 24 or 16 bit. However when I record at 32 or 24 bit and play my recording back, it makes a pop/distorted noise everytime the bass hits. I've recorded at very low levels just to make sure my levels aren't too high. When I record at the exact same level on 16 bit, the popping/distorted sound goes away. Why is this? Also is the sound difference really that much better at 32 bit as opposed to 16 bit? If I were to burn a 32 bit recording to a CD to play in my car, do CD's support 32 bit? Any Help would be greatly appreciated!!
Subject:RE: Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit Reply by: Iacobus Date:11/8/2002 3:01:30 PM What kind of soundcard do you have? Iacobus
Subject:RE: Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit Reply by: Rednroll Date:11/8/2002 3:48:55 PM CD's do not support 32bit. CD's are 16 bit, with a sampling frequency of 44.1Khz. Your sound card may not support playback of 32bit or 24 bit files, so that may be the reason why you get the popping noise.

Subject:Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit

Posted by: Homskillet

Date:11/6/2002 8:51:07 PM

Hi I record from my turntables to my computer using RCA cables. I've read that 32 bit recording will produce a cleaner sound then 24 or 16 bit. However when I record at 32 or 24 bit and play my recording back, it makes a pop/distorted noise everytime the bass hits. I've recorded at very low levels just to make sure my levels aren't too high. When I record at the exact same level on 16 bit, the popping/distorted sound goes away. Why is this? Also is the sound difference really that much better at 32 bit as opposed to 16 bit? If I were to burn a 32 bit recording to a CD to play in my car, do CD's support 32 bit?

Any Help would be greatly appreciated!!

Subject:RE: Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit

Reply by: Iacobus

Date:11/8/2002 3:01:30 PM

What kind of soundcard do you have?

Iacobus

Subject:RE: Recording as 32 bit, 24 bit, or 16 bit

Reply by: Rednroll

Date:11/8/2002 3:48:55 PM

CD's do not support 32bit. CD's are 16 bit, with a sampling frequency of 44.1Khz. Your sound card may not support playback of 32bit or 24 bit files, so that may be the reason why you get the popping noise.