Is 32-bit audio necessary?

For ultra-high-dynamic-range recording, 32-bit float is an ideal recording format. The primary benefit of these files is their ability to record signals exceeding 0 dBFS. There is in fact so much headroom that from a fidelity standpoint, it doesn’t matter where gains are set while recording.

Which microphone has the best frequency response?

A microphone with a frequency response range of around 80 Hz to 15 kHz would make a good choice for a vocal mic. However for miking snares and toms, you would look for a range that starts lower, at around 50 Hz, and for a bass drum mic, you will want a low end of 40 Hz or even lower, down to 30 Hz.

Can you hear the difference between 24 bit and 32-bit?

A 24-bit signal has a potential signal-to-noise ratio of 144dB. That’s greater than the total range of human hearing (140 dB). A 32-bit signal theoretically has a signal-to-noise ratio of 192 dB, which is way, way beyond the range of human hearing by a factor of about 300.

What sample rate should I record at?

Research has shown that recording your audio at a higher sample rate (such as 48KHz or 96KHz) and then dithering it back to 44.1KHz doesn’t improve the sound of the recording and even cause slight distortion. We highly recommend recording your songs at 44.1KHz.

Is 192kHz better than 96khz?

Unlikely, and in any case 192kHz is ‘higher number = better’ marketing bs for playback. If you do notice a difference it won’t be because it’s any more accurate in the audio frequencies but because of distortions or poor processing of 192kHz.

Is 96khz better than 48khz?

96khz sample rate allows sounds up to 48 khz to be reproduced, while 48 khz allows up to 24 khz. Both are above the range of normal human hearing, and also above the range most speakers can produce. The higher sampling rate of 96 khz doesn’t improve the range of the sound.

How do you measure frequency response on a microphone?

Essentially, the test is performed like this: the known microphone is placed at a specific location in front of a sound source, the source’s frequency response is measured, then “nulled” (i. e. referenced) and corrected for the microphone’s frequency response.