What would be audible about a 16-bit file converted to 24-bit? As long as the source doesn't have a
dynamic range over 90dB, why does it matter? Is the concern about post-ADC DSP work?
-- Tom Fine
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Subject: [ARSCLIST] Verifying true 24-bit audio
> Henry Borchers:
>
>> I have some doubts about a file being digitized at true 24-bit.
>> The file says 24-bit but I?m not sure how to verify it. Is there
>> a way of verifying a file to see if it?s truly 24-bit and not 16-bit
>> conversion in a 24-bit file?
>
> Yes, you need to use a bitscope to see which bits toogle or are
> stuck with no activity in them.
>
> I use an ADT, England, Digital line tester where you can see the
> status of the AES/EBU user bits and you can also manipulate
> those bits any way you wish.
>
> I have modified it so I can also use it as a bitscope which can be
> very useful as in the past there were many pieces of didgital
> equipment that claimed to be 24 bits but could be anywhere from
> true 24 bits down to 16 bits.
>
> The Valley Audio 730 Comp/limiter stated 24 bis but was in fact
> a 16 bit device only.
>
> There are many more devices that you can use as a bitscope from
> Prism and many manufacturers that sell you software has a bitcope
> included.
>
> If you are handy you can even build your own as is shown here:
>
> http://www.digido.com/articles-and-demos12/13-bob-katz/18-digital-detective.html
>
>
> --
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>
> Goran Finnberg
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