Thread: 44.1 kHz vs. 48 kHz - why not use the higher?
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Old 06-30-2010, 07:47 AM
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Default Re: 44.1 kHz vs. 48 kHz - why not use the higher?
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Originally Posted by Mr. Kelly View Post
I've always used 24 bit 48 kHz sessions, then truncated down to 16 bit 44.1 kHz for mastering.

Anyone have reasons, other than file sizes, to NOT use a 48 kHz sample rate? Does the truncation yield a point of diminishing return?
Truncating causes distortion.
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