Re: [microsound] another tech query

[Joshua Maremont <thermal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>my local apple dealer, i noticed that it has "16-bit
>CD-quality stereo input/output". i dont know much
>about this, but i know that my pinnacle soundcard
>offers 20bit converters, and that in proffesional studios
>they work with up to 24bit convertion rate. i guess that...
>should i be bothered with this? i know many of you work

If you are only working with CD-quality audio in the realm of digi-music,
I doubt you will have any problem with the 16-bit limitations.  If, on the
other hand, you plan to be working with the higher audio specifications of
DVD or with un-mangled acoustic recordings, 24-bit 96KHz audio I/O might
be a better idea, and for the latter the offerings I have seen have fit
into PCI slots.  For this reason, I went with a G4 rather than a
Powerbook, and chose the M Audio Delta66 for the 24/96 specs.  And so far
- by the way - the Delta is working with its still-beta drivers on my G4.
If you are spending money on an external audio interface, it seems wise to
insist on one with 24/96 capability in both analog and digital audio I/O.
Then again, if all of your software is 16-bit, why worry?

np - Maurizio - M Records CD tin

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