OT: Zoom H2 & Edirol UA-1EX Audio issues

Cliff Etzel wrote on 8/28/2008, 2:06 PM

I'm using my Zoom H2 to record audio narratives - I have them audio set up to record in 44khz 16 bit WAV format. When I try to bring the audio files in for editing in either Vegas Pro 8 or Sound Forge 9 and choose my Edirol UA-1EX as the sound card - I get a message in both programs that the sound files are not compatible regarding bit depth.

I can open and play the original files in Adobe Audition trial just fine so I don't understand why I cant play them back in SONY's apps. I have to convert them to 48khz 16 bit files before they will play.

Any ideas why???

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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Comments

farss wrote on 8/28/2008, 2:15 PM

Are you sure they're 16bit?
CD audio is 44.1KHz 16bit and it'd be a sad day if Vegas couldn't cope with that. 12 bit audio Vegas does have issues with though.

BTW, if you plan on using audio from recorders in Vegas best to record 48KHz 16 or 24 bit. If you use 44.1KHz Vegas is forever resampling it and that's a CPU hit PLUS you really should change your project properties audio to Best.

Bob.

Cliff Etzel wrote on 8/28/2008, 8:23 PM

Thanks Bob on the hints :)

Is there anything to be gained going any higher - The Zoom H2 can do 96khz 24 bit - Other than increased file size - any other benefits to it??? If recording at 48khz 24 bit - what does the 24 bit give me???

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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farss wrote on 8/28/2008, 8:31 PM

24 bit will possibly give you more headroom i.e. you can set your levels lower to avoid clipping and add gain in post. Using higher bitrates than your target is open to some debate as to what that may gain you. In my opinion unless you've got uber expensive gear going beyond 48KHz just waste recording time.

Bob.

Cliff Etzel wrote on 8/29/2008, 9:15 AM

Thanks Bob - Appreciate the advice.

Cliff Etzel - Solo Video Journalist
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