I am concerned with something I recall about a 2 gig file size limit. One thought is to be sure instead of recording the keys in stereo I should record two mono tracks to help reduce the file size. Any truth to this supposition?
 
What happens when you hit the 2 gig limit. will it write to disc and resume with a presumable audio glitch, or fail altogether?
 
Would love to hear your thoughts on how to ensure I have no failures.

Oh I expect it to be 16 or 18 tracks. I'm using a laptop with 8.5 producer and an external drive, and also the fireface UFX usb connection for redundency (though I've not used it before)

I recorded a 4 hour session into Sonar and hit no snags. I wasnt actually aware of a 2 gig limit?
 
I think my session hit in the 4.5 gb mark or thereabouts (really cant be sure but it was way over 2gb)....that was a drummer with 4 close mics and 2 x overheads. 2 x guitarists amp mic'd plus DI, a bass player and vox all on mono tracks.
 
Just make sure your hard drive is in good shape I guess....Also make sure your sound card is up to it.

Do a test dead room recording to make sure you are prepped is my best advice...If that doesnt work on a dead recording then you know not to waste creative time.
 

My understanding on the limit was per file, thus per track.  And yes I will do the dead test thank you.  I have till Friday.

Let the thread know how you get on 

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