24 bit vs 16 bit to Dolby
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twistedtom
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24 bit vs 16 bit to Dolby
Do you feel there is a advantage sound wise to record in 24 bit for Dolby 5.1?
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Re: 24 bit vs 16 bit to Dolby
Dolby 5.1 has greater dynamic range than say analog dolby named Pro-Logic so, yes the 24 bit files are a great advantage in this case specifically , because the 24bit fies also have a greater dynamic range.So unless you are doing a film on goth metal with everything constantly pushed to the limit level wise, you will apreciate a lowered noise floor and greater definition soundwise.
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Re: 24 bit vs 16 bit to Dolby
Well it depends wether you're working on a DVD or for a movie because Dolby SRD is still running at 16bits/48khz so it's no use trying to work at 24bits for a movie, you'll just waste time and disk space !