AT853 - 96/24 recording?

[lsd2525]

OK. The first few recordings I made with the AT853>AT8531>M10 combo I recorded in 44/16. Started using a 16 gig chip so figured what the hell and started recording everything in 96/24. I'm not getting the "top end" that I want; the recordings seem somewhat "flat". I don't see how it could be, but this wouldn't have anything to do with recording at the higher resolution would it? Any thoughts?

[obaaron]

can you post a sample?

[lsd2525]

I'll try to get on up tonight or tomorrow

[RemotelyLocated]

... I'm not getting the "top end" that I want; the recordings seem somewhat "flat". I don't see how it could be, but this wouldn't have anything to do with recording at the higher resolution would it? ...

Assuming the deck isn't defective, recording at higher bit depth and sampling rate isn't going to inherently make anything worse. Just the opposite, if anything. Overall, the sound quality you get about so much else such as your mics, their placement, the room etc.

Stick with hi rez; you can't get it back later, and 24-bit will allow more precise edits even if the end product will only be 16/44.

[acidjack]

I would not waste my time with 24/96 for making audience recordings with that rig (or any other rig). At most, 24/48 should be sufficient. Unless you're a glutton for punishment who enjoys wasting lots of drive space and making your files harder to process 

[Marshall7]

I would not waste my time with 24/96 for making audience recordings with that rig (or any other rig). At most, 24/48 should be sufficient. Unless you're a glutton for punishment who enjoys wasting lots of drive space and making your files harder to process

Agreed. 

Also agree that there is very little chance the higher bit and sample rates would cause a deterioration in your sound.