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Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats?

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Abbie
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July 23, 11 8:06 AM (permalink)

Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats?

I understand the need for dithering when changing resolution and bit rate. However, is there any need for dithering when exporting to a an extension such as a Wave or AIFF file?
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    The Maillard Reaction
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    Re:Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats? July 23, 11 8:09 AM (permalink)
    When you are exporting, are you changing changing resolution (Bit depth) and bit rate (Sample rate)?



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    Re:Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats? July 23, 11 8:15 AM (permalink)
    Sorry, I should have better defined my situation. I am exporting for mastering. I recorded at 96k - 24 bit. I am exporting to a Wave file also 96k - 24 bit.
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    Re:Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats? July 23, 11 8:32 AM (permalink)
    Then I think most people will suggest that you should not dither.

    Wait until the step where you convert the 24bit files down to 16.



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    Re:Should I Considering Dithering For Different Formats? July 23, 11 10:34 AM (permalink)
    No, in that situation (as Mike suggested), don't dither.

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