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http://theaudiocritic.com/blog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=41&blogId=1
http://theaudiocritic.com/blog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=41&blogId=1
RezN8
Blick-um, blick-um...
Very interesting, albiet a little confusing. Are they saying that once the audio is spit back down the Digital to Analog path, there "is" no difference?
Well that's just the world of Redbook CDs I guess.
In my humble experience:
I began recording @ 48k back in 2000 b/c I needed to sync with SPDIF devices that preferred that speed. I stayed in 48k @ 32-bit float (24 bit) and that's what works for me. Comes in handy b/c I work in digital film as well and the pref there is 48k.
I notice a significant difference in the DAW between 48/24 and 44.1/16 bit, but that's coming from the DAW and not a burned CD. I'd be curious to hear more about their tests. Thanks for the link. -Rez
Well that's just the world of Redbook CDs I guess.
In my humble experience:
I began recording @ 48k back in 2000 b/c I needed to sync with SPDIF devices that preferred that speed. I stayed in 48k @ 32-bit float (24 bit) and that's what works for me. Comes in handy b/c I work in digital film as well and the pref there is 48k.
I notice a significant difference in the DAW between 48/24 and 44.1/16 bit, but that's coming from the DAW and not a burned CD. I'd be curious to hear more about their tests. Thanks for the link. -Rez
LogicDeLuxe
www.abmischung.de
I always knew the reason for SACD and DVD-A always staying a niche market. It is exactly this. And here we have the prove finally.
The most common reason for poor sounding recordings (including vinyl and tape) are poor mixing and/or mastering. In fact, when properly done and the equipment is in a mint condition, there is little difference even between tape, vinyl and CD.
Yet, we have many cases where either the CD or the vinyl has far superior sound, due to better mastering. Cassette tapes can be of really good quality as well when done with Dolby S.
The only real advantage of those new media is 5.1 sound. But then again, as a regular DVD-Video can handle it already, there is no need for another standard.
And for those producers don't even care making use of the potential a Red Book CD Audio has to offer (see my signature), there is really no need for a "better" format.
The most common reason for poor sounding recordings (including vinyl and tape) are poor mixing and/or mastering. In fact, when properly done and the equipment is in a mint condition, there is little difference even between tape, vinyl and CD.
Yet, we have many cases where either the CD or the vinyl has far superior sound, due to better mastering. Cassette tapes can be of really good quality as well when done with Dolby S.
The only real advantage of those new media is 5.1 sound. But then again, as a regular DVD-Video can handle it already, there is no need for another standard.
And for those producers don't even care making use of the potential a Red Book CD Audio has to offer (see my signature), there is really no need for a "better" format.
TexRoadkill
Audio Bum
I guess it's hard to argue with a test that gives no mention of the methods or equipment used 