Re: [ARSCLIST] Cassette obsolescence - digitizing standards

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

Lou Judson wrote:
> What about using 24 bit at 44.1 so that any noise reduction or 
> processing done later is higher definition?

Given that the best dynamic range on standard cassettes - assuming Dolby 
 B in proper calibration which is highly questionable - is unlikely to 
exceed 60 db, one might suspect that 16 bits is sufficient. Of course, 
processing could consume several bits and one only has half a dozen to 
spare (~30 db).

For that potential, infinitesimal advantage, one is likely to spend four 
to ten times as much to make the transfers counting both equipment and 
time. Given infinite resources, a case can be made; with a budget less 
than that of a typical multinational corporation, such overkill is hard 
to justify even on theoretical grounds.

Mike
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