What I can say for certain is that our desk is only outputting our analogue conversions at 16bit, the extra 8 bits just dont add resolution.
The only other conclusion that I can draw is that V5.1 does not fix this bug on our desk.
Whether 5.1 delivers 24bit analogue conversions on other desks remains to be seen.
Clearly there was a change when the patch was added.
I propose that preamp at minimum on a proper 24bit system should look like this on digicheck
- Digicheck on my RMe fireface with preamp to minimum - note also the lower noise floor
- Digicheck Fireface trim comparisons.jpg (Array KiB) Viewed 1359 times
Just a reminder - the channel filters have to be switched off as they prevent the measurement of the lower bits.
I don't expect that we'll be able to agree on a test for all systems, but just to round it off
- Mackie d8b version 5.1 mic in recorded as 24bit file measured in cubase stats.
- Version 5 point1 audio file spoken word and yelling cubase stats.jpg (Array KiB) Viewed 1359 times
It was cubase statistics that started me off on this journey, whether it is accepted as a useful tool or not, It's results have concurred with the other tests that I have done.