Hi experts,
When I record my dat tapes via Datport (or Extigy) USB (I use XP), I
can choose sampling rate in the sound program (SoundForge) -
regardless the sampling rate of the source. E.g. if I transfer a 48
kHz recording I can set the rate at 48 or 44,1 in the audio program.
What is best practice - the resample down to 44,1 when recording - or
to transfer to the HD at the same sampling rate - and then resample in
the sound program afterwards??? I am anxious to try to transfer the
digital info from my source as accurate as possible - speed is not my
priority.

thanks for your help!

Anders

"Anders J" wrote in message

Hi experts,

When I record my dat tapes via Datport (or Extigy) USB (I use XP), I
can choose sampling rate in the sound program (SoundForge) -
regardless the sampling rate of the source. E.g. if I transfer a 48
kHz recording I can set the rate at 48 or 44,1 in the audio program.

Right. I presume this is a digital transfer since the DATport only has a
digital interface. I ask because the Extigy has both analog and digital
interfaces.

What is best practice - the resample down to 44,1 when recording - or
to transfer to the HD at the same sampling rate - and then resample in
the sound program afterwards???

That depends on the performance of the actual tools used, not their general
nature.

I am anxious to try to transfer the
digital info from my source as accurate as possible - speed is not my
priority.

The accuracy of processes like this one are best evaluated with low level
test tones. I don't know what analytical tools you have. If you wish to do
it by ear, you should use music with a slow fade or a long decay to a very
low level.