User`s guide

Chapter 22: Mixdown and Mastering 315
Resolution
This parameter allows you to select be-
tween three different bit resolutions for the
bounced file:
8-bit This resolution is often used in multi-
media applications. If the material you are
working with is relatively simple, you can
use the Pro Tools “Squeezer” feature for op-
timal results. See “Use Squeezer” on
page 320 for details.
16-bit This is the Compact Disc standard
bit resolution.
24-bit If you plan to use the bounced file
with a Pro Tools 24 MIX or Pro Tools 24
system, you can take advantage of the
greater resolution and headroom afforded
by this higher bit rate. You can also archive
a master stereo mixdown or bounce audio
material at this resolution for future use on
a 24-bit system.
Bounce Source
This parameter allows you to select the out-
put pair or bus pair that carries the audio
you want to bounce. Before you perform a
bounce, make sure that all of the tracks you
want to include in the bounce are routed to
the pair that you choose here.
Output Options
If you select Convert After Bounce, you can
then click Settings to set Pro Tools output
options.
File Format
Sound Designer II
This is the native format for Macintosh-
based Pro Tools systems. Select this to use
the bounced audio with any Digidesign ap-
plication for Macintosh.
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format)
Files in this format do not have to be con-
verted to be used in Pro Tools, but you
must still import them into a session with
the Import Audio command or the Convert
and Import Audio command. AIFF wave-
form overview data cannot be stored in the
file, so the overview is recalculated every
time the session is opened. The AIFF format
is useful if you plan to use bounced audio
in applications that do not support the
Sound Designer II format.
Bounce Output Options