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2015/11/21 10:00:35 (permalink)

Dithering Setting (for playback and recording)

Hello Everyone,
 
I was just wondering what this option is used for and if it should be on or not.  By default, Sonar installs with "Triangular".

I thought dithering is just for exporting when using different bit/sample rates within your file.
 
I am not understanding fully what this option does and what it should be set to.

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    John T
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    Re: Dithering Setting (for playback and recording) 2015/11/21 10:03:38 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby SilverBlueMedallion 2015/11/21 10:22:29
    Basically, dithering is useful when you are exporting or bouncing to a lower bit depth than the source audio. It prevents the reduction in bit depth from adding perceivable noise. That's it.

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    Re: Dithering Setting (for playback and recording) 2015/11/21 10:05:44 (permalink)
    If you want to really understand dither, and how it relates to bit depth, this video covers it very well from 8:42 onwards.
     
    http://xiph.org/video/vid2.shtml

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    Re: Dithering Setting (for playback and recording) 2015/11/21 10:11:59 (permalink)
    Great, thank you very much!
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