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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:56 pm Post subject: 8-bit v. 16 bit in mp3

i'm experimenting with settings for a client. without getting bogged down in details .... i have files recorded at standard 44,1 -- mono -- 16 bit that i then normalize using vox studio. when i select 16-bit linear for sound type and 44,1 frequency with windows wave format, and then normalize, it's hissy,
and even more so when i convert to the client's desired end specs (22050Hz, 16-bit, mono). if i convert to 8-bit linear, it's not nearly as hissy. final product is used for on-line learning.

question: is there a problem with that? to reduce the bit rate ... ?

please tell me no so i can format my HUGE script and make it a lot easier for edit purposes.

fingers crossed, and rejoicing in advance for your input, thanks.
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georgethetech · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject:

So wonderful to meet you at FaffCon!
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flaspots · Contributore Level V Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 191

Diane, I'm not familiar with Vox Studio, but you shouldn't be getting any noise when you normalize - unless your initial record level is so far down you're bringing up your noise floor.

If you'd like, send me a screenshot of the dialogue box that you use when you normalize. Maybe there's a setting in there being overlooked.
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I record my v/o at 32-bit, 44.1 (or 48k) for everything, then for one on-hold customer, I have to drop it to 16-bit 11k. Outside of the fidelity loss, there's no issue. Normally when you go to 8-bit, you start getting that annoying ringing on everything, but I've not ever heard of it happening after only normalizing with no bit/sample rate change.

Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:22 am Post subject:

yes, the recording is wicked low. you may know the CEntrance mic port pro has only so much gain, and i can't boost through vox studio. what's strange is the hiss is evident at 16-bit but not at 8-bit.

@george--so faffy to meet you, too! i look forward to seeing you again, soon! and i have the privelege (privelege in that you be a guru) of telling you your link tells me the page can't be found Gasp

also, f2 rang me with details so i owe him a phone call back. after my master training session (no, not vo but get-pumped-u Hobo Happy

i'll re-commence the investigation ...
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