OT: Edirol R-1

StefanS wrote on 8/30/2005, 9:17 PM

Looking at recording a heap of sound effects possibly with the R-1 in both low and high quality.

Bit confused re: recording and playback sampling rates, specified for the Edirol R-1;

http://www.rolandcorp.com.au/default.aspx?prd=635

-44.1kHz "recording" sampling rate
-48kHz "playback" sampling rate ( which is one of many options)
-16/24 bit capability

For DV audio use, as far as I know is 16bit, 48kHz (?).

I guess it can be used with Vegas, but how?
Hung up over the 44.1kHz and 48kHz rates, re: compatability for DV use.

Can the 24 bit sound files be used in Vegas or any other NLE without any dramas?

Thanks in advance
Stefan

Comments

farss wrote on 8/31/2005, 3:02 AM

Vegas can handle just about every sample rate and bit depth known to man. Except of course for Sony's new DSD system, oh well!
Sarcasm aside, Vegas will handle anything the R-1 can record, it's arguable as to how much you gain at sample rates higher than 48KHz but bit depth of greater than 16 bits can be a plus IF the mic preamps are equally as good.
Bob.

ottowr wrote on 9/1/2005, 1:49 AM

24 bit is the standard for pro audio. 16bit is usually only used for output to CD etc.

A benefit of working in 24 bit is that you can record at lower level and have some headroom on the recorder. If your sound effects have wide dynamic range then 24 bit will have better detail at low levels than 16 bit.

On the down side it uses more drive space and if you're multitracking, it needs faster hard drives and interfaces.

DVD-Video can allows 24bit linear PCM audio tracks @ 48kHz.