Subject:Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Posted by: Tobias7000

Date:4/21/2006 5:21:53 PM

I've searched the forum and the AP6 manual with no result to this question: can i successfully work with multiple bit depth files in one project? Seems not. Because when I try it AP6 gets really confused. However, according to forums, it looks like Vegas can do this successfully. So I assume I am just doing something wrong. BTW, Live5 is great at this... its just not the great workflow AP6 offers.

Toby

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: nlamartina

Date:4/21/2006 5:26:56 PM

ACID can do this without issue, so it sounds like there might be a project setup problem. When you say, "Seems not," what does that mean? What is your machine doing to suggest ACID is getting confused?

- Nick

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: pwppch

Date:4/21/2006 5:32:13 PM

Yes - it always has permited any kind of mixed media - wave, mp3, etc- and at any sample rate or bit depth.

How is ACID getting confused? Can you describe what you are seeing?

Peter

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: Tobias7000

Date:4/21/2006 7:46:41 PM

Sorry folks. I should have been more clear. Specifically, I have 16/44.1 loops I've created a theme with, then I want to record 24/44.1 on a new track. I then change the mixer properties to 24bit (assumeing this is what I need to do to accept the 24bit input) and when I play back or record with other clips playing back, i get pops and clicks and playback at the wrong speed. Glad to hear I am doing something wrong. Thanks in advance for your help.

Toby

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: pwppch

Date:4/21/2006 9:25:53 PM

Are you using the EMU hardware?

The EMU should automatically switch to 24 bit.

I just tried this with the EMU ASIO driver and had no issues. Also verified that other hardware also deals with it.

Peter

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: Tobias7000

Date:4/21/2006 9:39:37 PM

I am used to setting the bit depth in the DAW application. Is this not how I do it in AP? How do I specifiy (other than project properties) what the bit depth is when record? Changing project properties is what causes acid to playback at the wrong rate while poping and clicking.

I am now using the ASIO4All becuase I do not have stable operation with EMU ASIO.

Toby

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: pwppch

Date:4/22/2006 1:50:56 PM

This is how ACID works as well.

You change the sample rate/bit depth in ACID.

I have tested what you outlined with many different hardware devices and have yet to reproduce your problems.

Have you read the ACID 6 manual? I would suggest you do if you have not.

The EMU hardware can require different templates beloaded. It depends. However, this is out side of the control of ACID.

While the EMU ASIO drivers are a bit bizzarre, I have never experianced the problems you have stated. I personally avoid ASIO4 ALL.

Read the EMU manual and understand how it works and needs to be configured. Once you get how it works and what you must do to configure it BEFORE you launch any audio app, you will be much happier with it. Then email EMU and tell them to release proper drivers.


Peter

Subject:RE: Mixing bit depths 24/44.1 and 16/44.1

Reply by: Tobias7000

Date:4/23/2006 3:36:51 PM

Thank you Peter. I have both Acid and EMU manuals printed and ear marked with use. I will do a phone in for support this coming week. Maybe best to walk through it with someone as I don't appear to be communicating my problem very well. Appreciate all your ideas and support.