Help with Bit resolution and Sample rate

[brunob]

Hi all, I'm sure this has been coverd before, but Im unable to find an exact answer by searching. I use AA 1.5, and just started using a Presonus Inspire. Im now able to step up to 24 bit recording. My question is, does 24 bit always have to be 24/96? 16/44.1 ? etc.., or can you have say 24 bit at 44.1. , or at 48 or 88,.Trying to cut back on HD space and computer rescoures. Thanks

[Massive Master]

24-bit give you (MUCH) better resolution than 16-bit.

After that, working at your target rate is normally just fine (CD - 44.1kHz, VDO - 48kHz).

[Farview]

24bit and the target sample rate. 44.1k for CD, 48k for video.

[travelin travis]

Try recording some tracks at different bit depths and sampling rates and see if you can hear the difference. You might be surprised.

[BigRay]

www.24bitfaq.org is a good starting point for questions ...

[travelin travis]

Check this out:

http://www.ethanwiner.com/BitsTest.html

[brunob]

Thanks for the info. Those sites were great. Lots of info. Started recording our 2nd cd yesterday. Spent 7 hours in the studio and tracked a whole 2 songs. Long process, but fun.