Thanks so much, James.
I do so appreciate your help.
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> > --- On Mon, 8/23/10, scratchpaws <> wrote:
> >
> > From: scratchpaws <>
> > Subject: [Nature Recordists] Proud Owner of A New Sony D50!
> > To:
> > Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:08 PM
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> >
> > I'll be creating nothing but mp3 files, VBR between 170-210 kbps.
> > So what if I come off the 96/24 .wav record setting and drop down
> > to 48/24 or something like that---even 44.1/24? Or, would I have
> > a better quality mp3 file if I stay up at the 96.24 .wav record
> > setting before creating the mp3s?
>
> As long as you record in 24 bit for a detailed dynamic range you should b=
e good. Disc space is quite cheap these days. 1TB HDD $100-ish plus docki=
ng station $50-ish. 1,000GB. OR 1,000,000MB. Depending on the marketing =
departments interpretation of specs.
>
> If you have other interests like syncing two or more devices, like a seco=
nd recorder for surround sound, or a camcorder. Recording at the higher sa=
mple rates affords you more editing potential to adjust timing and EQ to ge=
t a hair closer to perfection. Before down sampling to distribution format=
s. But otherwise it is a bit of a waste of bandwidth for easy listening.
>
> - James
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