[noobstudioguy]

Originally Posted by blackmacdaddy

<<Why is 32-bit better for clip gain?>>

32-bit 'float' is better because it has the ability to represent up to 1528 dB of Amplitude – way more than needed (earth's limit is around 210 dB from a 'blast wave')

So if a file clips (due to your input level to the 32-bit A to D) on tracking, you can actually 'pull it down with clip gain/AudioSuite' and eliminate the distortion.

And as Bob and JFreak mentioned above:
32 won't be able to remove distortion from your analog chain
32 won't be able to remove distortion from an overloaded 24-bit converter
32 will be better for 'file based processing' and 'printing out' Virtual Instruments


Here is a good explaination:
https://www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-...les-explained/

I can turn down a clipped vocal even if it was clipped during tracking, that is news to me. What if my converter is 24bit? Then 32bit isn't an option for me right?