sound/edit

DEDFX · Post by **DEDFX** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:03 am

Just wondering what was up with 12 and 16 bit sound? What does it mean and what do you think I should be using. Also does Final Cut Pro support widescreen from my camera? Thanks.

a2e · Post by **a2e** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:22 am

The 12 and the 16 refer the bits per sample. When converting an Analog source (Sound) to a Digital medium (Computer) numerous samples are taken per second to represent the data in a way the computer can understand (Which are numbers stored in a binary fasion). Basically what it boils down to is that the more bits per sample (and samples per second for that matter) the better the audio quality is going to be. If you have the option I would record the master in 16 bit sound and down mix it later if need be.

Raptor · Post by **Raptor** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:53 am

Using 12 bit sound will often allow you to overdub in camera, you can add another track over teh audio. Unless you do linear editing in the camera, 16 bit is what you want to use.

DEDFX · Post by **DEDFX** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:29 pm

Thanks