does this mean i'm recording in 24 bits?

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i have a sound blaster audigy card that is 24-bit. i used acid to record. so if i change the setting to 24-bit instead of 16-bit does this mean i'm now recording at 24-bit or is there more to it? thanks
 
ok thanks. and now my second question is what if after i record and i switch the project settings back to 16 bit to mix (cause 24 bit setting takes up too much ram) will the sound still be better than regular 16bit if i render it as 16 bit?
 
djclueveli said:
ok thanks. and now my second question is what if after i record and i switch the project settings back to 16 bit to mix (cause 24 bit setting takes up too much ram) will the sound still be better than regular 16bit if i render it as 16 bit?
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I would say the most direct way to answer your question would be to try it yourself. Record something at 16 bit all the way, and then record the same thing at 24 bit, then dither down to 16 bit, and compare the two, see what you think. Also, I recommend doing some research about the dithering process to understand what's happening when you go from 24 to 16 bit. I understand it enough in my own head, but not sure I could really accurately explain it (especially via user forum medium). I'm sure someone else can though.
 
Unless they have changed the audigys in the last couple years, they don't record at 24 bit. They have a driver that makes the card compatable with 24 bit software, meaning it has 16 bit converters but talks to the software as if it's 24 bit.

If working in 24 bit bogs down your computer, just use 16 until you can get a new computer.
 
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