3. Re: OLYMPUS LS-10 VS DAT RECORDINGS UPLOADED

["Raimund Specht" animalsounds]

Vicki Powys <> wrote:

> Raimund, if I record on 24 bit, and later convert it to 16 bit, will  
> the reduced noise benefit be retained?

Yes, the reduced noise benefit should be retained if you apply a
digital gain to the 24 bit recording prior to converting it to 16
bits. The simplest way to accomplish this would be perhaps to
normalize the 24 bit file. 

However, in case you have recorded a very large dynamic range (both
very soft and very loud periods (lets say above 90 dBSPL)), the
conversion to 16 bits might degrade the original recording.

Regards,
Raimund