Changing from 16 to 24 bit recording

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stuart3844
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2012/05/02 09:53:03 (permalink)

Changing from 16 to 24 bit recording

I am now starting to get a better understanding of bit depth and sample rate. Up to now i have been recording at 16/44100 with rendering at 32 bit as these are the default settings. I now know i should be recording at 24 bit and will set future projects at this.
 
What i want to know is whether i can/should change to 24 bit mid-project. I am about to record lead vocals on a number of projects replacing the guide vocals done at an early stage. Will i benefit from recording these in 24 bit or will it give me compatibility problems with the rest of the clips in the project? I have found that levels on vocals tend to be much lower so I am guessing the greater dynamic range offered by 24 bit would be an advantage.
 
 
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    Re:Changing from 16 to 24 bit recording 2012/05/02 10:29:50 (permalink)
    No problem using 24 bit and mixing up bit rates.

    Record at 24 bits and your sound will love you.

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    Re:Changing from 16 to 24 bit recording 2012/05/02 10:50:06 (permalink)
    I'm with @, making the jump mid project is not a problem.
    Its a no-brainer!
    Jump right in, the water's fine...

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    Re:Changing from 16 to 24 bit recording 2012/05/02 10:53:02 (permalink)
    Thanks AT.
    What about sample rate. I know you cant change this half way through, but should i be using 48000 in future. Using 44100 gives me problems switching with other asio players i use which only use 48000 (Fidelify) so would be more convenient to use that. 44100 seems to be just a throw-back to the CD rate which is now becoming redundant.
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