Bit Depth and Dither

[TheGmiester161]

Is there a site where I can download files of different bit depth to hear the difference. Also, I've learned and know so much about dither, what it does, and how it works, but I've never heard an undithered signal. Is there a site that has an undithered audio file? If you dont know of a site, how can I hear these things on my own?

 

[Massive Master]

Just take a 24-bit file and render it to 16-bit without dithering.

On a lot of stuff presently (loud, overcompressed, crappy-sounding...), many wouldn't notice a difference. Sad, but true.

 

[sonusman]

Just take a 24-bit file and render it to 16-bit without dithering.

On a lot of stuff presently (loud, overcompressed, crappy-sounding...), many wouldn't notice a difference. Sad, but true.

I agree...

 

[mishagolin]

i thought i remembered seeing some links to this type of comparative test.

i think it was in one of Ethan's articles? here

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