11.5

86 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 11.5 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.