Is 48k Default Samplerate on XITE-1

[dawman]

I am curious as I was wondering of it is 44.1k, doesn't that involve sample conversions on the fly.
Also 48k just sounds so much better with external devices that are using AES/EBU.....

[Mr Arkadin]

I don't recall changing it and I always work at 44.1, because I like to burn CDs and kick-back away from the computer for listening. I used to have a 48k DAT and frankly could not hear any difference at all.

AES/EBU can work at 44.1k, so for 48K to be any better, your external digital device would have to be 48k as well. If your external device is 44.1 then using Scope at 44.1 is probably better.

Personally I'd rather work at the sampling frequency that requires the least conversion for the ultimate format - for me CD. For live work... well most PAs are shit unless you're in Vegas, so I doubt the extra 3.9k is going to make much of a difference to the audience. If I was doing TV or DVD work I would deffo be on 48k though. So far 96k has been a disaster for me so I don't bother (and am not really bothered).

Anyway, all that doesn't matter as Diva is the best thing you've ever heard and sounds better than Solaris even when used at 12kHz, so sell Solaris while you still can.

[garyb]

no, there's no on-the-fly conversion.

[dawman]

Thanks, that helps.

Maybe if realtime modulation could be added to Diva I would be interested, we'll see what using a real hardware controller and DSP chips will do for the parameter modulations and realtime work.

I actually hear a noticable difference on all external gear that has SP/DIF/ADAT or AES/EBU.

On my PCM70 or Neo Ventillator, there's no difference.
But the B2003 using the Neo Ventillator adds some serious Balls and a much better seperation of the lower baffle that was a Gauss 15" and the JBL Dual Rotor Horn.
Funny how DSP devices are always found in better sounding hardware.
Must be a coincidence or something.

[dante]

48khz x 24bit is my default since last year. Seems to me 48Khz x 24bit makes a difference even when remixing in older live tracks recorded at 44Khz. But thats when mixed with John Bowen Synths recorded at 48Khz then DAS and FAT inserts added to native instruments and old (44k x 16 bit) vocals/guitar leads - all DAS mastered

[Mr Arkadin]

I think the 24 bits probably make more difference than the 44.1/48k thing. I've been 24 bit for years now.

[dawman]

Well the PCM70 goes into the corner of the Garage now.
Im don't need massive Arenas, just rooms ect. the 5.1 Room works pretty well on samples, even if it's just another tail maker, it gives the sense of Space.
Funny thing is the PCM70 just sounds good, not really an accurate Reverb.
Watching ebay for a Model 7 by Casey D.

[siriusbliss]

48/32(float) for tracking, and then dither down to 44/16 when mixing for CD (which is increasingly rare for me these days).

Greg

[dante]

Yep just upload to soundcloud in 48/24 or whatever hot off the press - they dont care Not sure if it streams back higher qual though.

[dawman]

Because of the difference I hear using Solaris using AES/EBU, it made me try other gear out.
The ancient Q20 Reverb sounds really sweet too, using the ADATs.
Mic Pres make the EML-101 and SE-1X sound big and greasy.

When I am bummed out, I move along and find workarounds, but when I am this happy, I need to know the reasons for the success, and it appears that 48k doesn't hit the DSP for any noticable difference in power, so this is where I'll stay.

[tomylee]

I think I will go to 48k too...any drawbacks or inconsintencies compared to 44.1k out there?

[garyb]

other than the need to resample if you go to cd? not really.