Re: file types

["Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999]

>> No. I recommend 24-bit for all field acquisition, gives you more
>> room.
>> Downsampling from 96kHz to 44.1kHz won't create audible artifacts
>> with
>> any competent software. Truncating from 24-bit to 16-bit requires
>> adding dither first--probably available in your DAW.
>
> I have been using 24 bit, but I have been wondering about the kHz
> level. I understand that 24 bit makes a useful difference over 16
> bit. How about the kHz? What are the benefits of 96 over 44.1? I
> have been using 48 kHz as a blind compromise imagining I might get
> some advantage over 44.1 but save some space compared to 96.

I agree.

-Dan Dugan