24 bit converter in 16 bit session?

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truzz

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Hi,

Pardon my newbie question...
What happens if I use a 24bit AD converter into a 16 bit session on a DAW.
Will it work fine?
 
truzz said:
Hi,

Pardon my newbie question...
What happens if I use a 24bit AD converter into a 16 bit session on a DAW.
Will it work fine?

Will it work?
Yes...
Will it work fine?
No.

The DAW will truncate the signal to 16 bits which can sound pretty ugly. Of course it depends on the signal you are recording.
Can't you set your DAW to record in 24bits, or to dither the input to 16bits

The Gimmer
 

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