Quick question for all you Nuendo users...

Hiwatt · 25th January 2005

Do you guys prefer to record in 24bit or 32bit floating point?

Marshall Simmons · 25th January 2005

I've stuck to 24bit mainly because i can't hear a difference between 24bit and 32bit, and becuase the file size is alot smaller

88.2k @ 24bits is great

Marshall

StefanM · 25th January 2005

the same here: I do not see any advantage for 32bit. I use 24bit only.

Stefan

kittonian · 26th January 2005

I always record at 32bit simply because I've got the disk space and from what I've understood from my discussions with Steinberg, there is virtually no chance of digital overs (as long as you are still careful of course). To me, nothing ruins a great performance more than one chord peaking an over. Honestly, I don't know all the math behind this but it doesn't hurt to be careful.

adamcal · 26th January 2005

No chance of overs Internaly that is, you still have to keep an eye on levels to your AD. Same as all digital things.

but once your in the box, 32 bit bit allows more headroom for prosessing.

ewegogetemtiger · 27th January 2005

I use 32 but I've been wondering lately if I'm just wasting my comps power

maybe it's overkill? I suppose if one were mixing a lot of tracks it would make a difference when summing.

SnakeCained · 27th January 2005

Personally 24bit but most of my music customers prefer 32 float.
My main prob is compatibility with other DAWs.

kellyd · 27th January 2005

No need to record at 32bit floating point. If you decide to mix in Nuendo then convert the files from 24 to 32. It's all about how Nuendo deals with the files after they've been recorded.
More headroom for the Nuendo mixer, processing etc..

TLS · 29th January 2005

Nuendo mixes at 32bit float internally so there is no need to manually convert your file of "x" bit depth to 32bit float.

The only advantage I can see of recording 32bit float is if you are applying any sort of processing on the *input* channel (recording with an effect applied), or doing any sort of destructive offline processing. In those 2 cases then recording/converting the files themselves to 32bit float makes sense.

Hope this helps.

Leo Goler · 29th January 2005

Nuendo comes with MANUAL that's meant to be read....

25th January 2005	#1
Hiwatt Gear addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 389 Thread Starter	Quick question for all you Nuendo users... Do you guys prefer to record in 24bit or 32bit floating point?

25th January 2005	#2
Marshall Simmons Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 389	I've stuck to 24bit mainly because i can't hear a difference between 24bit and 32bit, and becuase the file size is alot smaller 88.2k @ 24bits is great Marshall __________________ Marsh Simmons

25th January 2005	#3
StefanM Gear maniac Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 272	the same here: I do not see any advantage for 32bit. I use 24bit only. Stefan __________________ http://www.proaudioart.com http://www.mixingonly.com http://www.masteringonly.com

26th January 2005	#4
kittonian Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,311 1 Review written	I always record at 32bit simply because I've got the disk space and from what I've understood from my discussions with Steinberg, there is virtually no chance of digital overs (as long as you are still careful of course). To me, nothing ruins a great performance more than one chord peaking an over. Honestly, I don't know all the math behind this but it doesn't hurt to be careful. __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com Follow AudioLot on Facebook for AudioLot's BIG DEAL Gear Specials, Morning Mix Tips, and more by clicking here AudioLot is located in Hollywood, CA. If you're in the LA area and are interested in coming by to see any of the gear we carry in person, please let us know.

26th January 2005	#5
adamcal Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,331	No chance of overs Internaly that is, you still have to keep an eye on levels to your AD. Same as all digital things. but once your in the box, 32 bit bit allows more headroom for prosessing. __________________ Adam Calaitzis www.toyland.com.au "what is it you cant face" "I'm a country member" "now wait a minute man, thats not how it is, you must be confused, that isn't who I am" "master of images, songs cast a light on you"

27th January 2005	#6
ewegogetemtiger Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391	I use 32 but I've been wondering lately if I'm just wasting my comps power maybe it's overkill? I suppose if one were mixing a lot of tracks it would make a difference when summing.

27th January 2005	#7
SnakeCained Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LONDON Posts: 662	Personally 24bit but most of my music customers prefer 32 float. My main prob is compatibility with other DAWs.

27th January 2005	#8
kellyd Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 1,230	No need to record at 32bit floating point. If you decide to mix in Nuendo then convert the files from 24 to 32. It's all about how Nuendo deals with the files after they've been recorded. More headroom for the Nuendo mixer, processing etc..

29th January 2005	#9
TLS Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 117	Nuendo mixes at 32bit float internally so there is no need to manually convert your file of "x" bit depth to 32bit float. The only advantage I can see of recording 32bit float is if you are applying any sort of processing on the input channel (recording with an effect applied), or doing any sort of destructive offline processing. In those 2 cases then recording/converting the files themselves to 32bit float makes sense. Hope this helps.

29th January 2005	#10
Leo Goler Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 158	Nuendo comes with MANUAL that's meant to be read....

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