[Romeo Rondeau]

Soundhaspriority wrote:
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On Mar 22, 1:32 am, "Paul Stamler" wrote:
"Richard Crowley" wrote in message

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"alice" wrote ...
For the first time I am now exporting a wav file using
Adobe Audition, and I see there are several types of wav
files to choose from. Which should I use? I'm trying to
save the file that will be used for a commercially released
CD compilation.
Files must be "44100 - 16-bit - Stereo". This is established
when starting a new file, etc.
Not necessarily; a lot of the time it's preferred to record at 32-bit
(Audition's way of processing 24-bit data), then manipulate the file as
needed. The last thing you do is dither it down to 16 bits. Or, if you're
sending to someone else to master, you leave it in 32-bit format. Let their
mothers worry.

When you save, use the "Windows PCM (*.wav)" option.
Yep.

Peace,
Paul
So if I'm sending files off to be put onto a CD compilation, should I
leave it 32 bit, or make it 24 bit?

The best compromise would be to split the difference, i.e. 28 bit files.

Bob Morein
Dresher, PA
(215) 646-4894


How about 30 files that contain 2 bits each (30, 2bit files), this will
give you a net gain of 28 bits... just think of all that extra dynamic
range! It's gotta sound better :-)