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Layla 20 bit in 16 bit mode?
Hello All,
Old debate in a specific situation... In the process of upgrading the computer's soundcard from 16 to 24 bits and in the midst of an e-bay auction. The seller originally posted it as a 24 bit card but has just corrected it to specify that it's the 20 bit model. I use Quartz Audio Pro and 20 bits isn't an option, just 16 or 24 bits. Sigh... Can anybody comment on the "goodness" of a Layla in 16 bit mode? I can really use the number of i/o's available but will consider other brands to take advantage of all 24 bits (compared to the 16). Changing s/w wasn't in my plan (so soon) as I've other h/w needing tending too and trying to follow a spending plan... TIA, Andy |
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Layla 20 bit in 16 bit mode?
"Andy Eng" wrote in message In the process of upgrading the computer's soundcard from 16 to 24 bits and in the midst of an e-bay auction. The seller originally posted it as a 24 bit card but has just corrected it to specify that it's the 20 bit model. I use Quartz Audio Pro and 20 bits isn't an option, just 16 or 24 bits. Sigh... That's because there is no such format as a 20 bit WAV file. 20 bit devices can usually benefit from their extra bits recording as a 24 bit file which comes padded with zeros to fill the extra bits. The abillity to do this depends on the drivers, but I can imagine that the drivers don't support this mode of operattion... geoff |
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Layla 20 bit in 16 bit mode?
"Andy Eng" wrote in message In the process of upgrading the computer's soundcard from 16 to 24 bits and in the midst of an e-bay auction. The seller originally posted it as a 24 bit card but has just corrected it to specify that it's the 20 bit model. I use Quartz Audio Pro and 20 bits isn't an option, just 16 or 24 bits. Sigh... That's because there is no such format as a 20 bit WAV file. 20 bit devices can usually benefit from their extra bits recording as a 24 bit file which comes padded with zeros to fill the extra bits. The abillity to do this depends on the drivers, but I can imagine that the drivers don't support this mode of operattion... geoff |
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Layla 20 bit in 16 bit mode?
"Andy Eng" wrote in message
Hello All, Old debate in a specific situation... In the process of upgrading the computer's soundcard from 16 to 24 bits and in the midst of an e-bay auction. The seller originally posted it as a 24 bit card but has just corrected it to specify that it's the 20 bit model. I use Quartz Audio Pro and 20 bits isn't an option, just 16 or 24 bits. Not a problem. The Layla20 drivers will accept 24 bit data. You can see how it performs in 24 bit mode at http://www.pcavtech.com/soundcards/layla/analog24/ . |
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Layla 20 bit in 16 bit mode?
"Andy Eng" wrote in message
Hello All, Old debate in a specific situation... In the process of upgrading the computer's soundcard from 16 to 24 bits and in the midst of an e-bay auction. The seller originally posted it as a 24 bit card but has just corrected it to specify that it's the 20 bit model. I use Quartz Audio Pro and 20 bits isn't an option, just 16 or 24 bits. Not a problem. The Layla20 drivers will accept 24 bit data. You can see how it performs in 24 bit mode at http://www.pcavtech.com/soundcards/layla/analog24/ . |
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