11.0

90 Functional overview
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The high resolution audio files are stored and edited in the 32-bit
”floating point” file format by Samplitude 11 Producer. This ensures
the full 24-bit quality independent of the gauge. The dynamics may
increase to over 140 dB, while the recording’s jamming transmission
sinks (depending on the type of audio card) to 110 dB and more.
Thanks to floating point processing, there is no need to worry about
internal editing being distorted. Floating point processing only starts
to distort at around 1,500 dB above zero, in contrast to a 16-bit
signal which distorts immediately once the zero dB line has been
crossed.
Even in cases whereby audio material is intended for burning onto a
16-bit CD, it is worth selecting 24-bit recording, since all effects
calculations are made in a higher quality and therefore no ”rounding”
mistakes can be detected in the audible 16-bit range.
24-bit recordings (via storage as 32-bit float files) take up twice as
much storage space on the hard disk as 16-bit recordings. But with
current hard disk storage capacities, it works out as a good
compromise when one considers the increase in quality.
High resolution audio files can be imported and exported as 24-bit
wave files, enabling trouble-free file exchange with other high-quality
audio systems.
Further recording dialog possibilities
The recording dialog also offers:
• A string instrument tuner for creating the best sound possible before
recording. Deviations from the standard pitch are graphically
displayed.
• The option of laying track markers (either manually or automatically)
while recording a CD.
• The option to directly incorporate a variety of audio formats, e.g. to
save hard disk space.
Please read the “Recording options” section of the “Playback menu”
chapter to learn about all of the recording dialog options.