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Old 12-02-2008, 07:13 AM
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Default Re: Convert 16-bit session to 24-bit session?

When a file changes from 16 bit to 24 bit, does it "up-convert" (meaning some more serious math) or does it "un-truncate" (meaning just tacking on the extra bits)?

The reason I ask is that I have read the when you go from 24 to 16 (truncating) that unless you use dither, the last 8 bits are simply hacked off.. I'm not sure that this is the whole story here...

I would think that simply adding the extra bits might have implications for the dynamic range of the new, 24 bit files... ie they might only get so quiet before you have a constant noise floor or a cliff (if you follow me..)
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