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kazinator on Dec 2, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: 24/192 music downloads are silly

24 bit resolution is important for capture, because it leaves headroom for mistakes. 16 bits is enough for mastering.

hackinthebochs on Dec 2, 2014 [–]

There's also headroom for the signal processing in the equipment. Equalization or volume control done poorly can lower your dynamic range, for example when turning the volume down on windows then turning it up on an external amp.

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