But the less you do with the audiodata, the better it is.
Recording in 16 bits or 24 bits.
Dither (noise) will be added, no matter what........
Editing, mixing, eq'ing, etc in the 24/32 bit domain.
Round off (dither) to 16 or 24 bits for permanent storage (depends of the medium you are using).
Preferably 24 bits.
Mastering is of later concern.......
