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therefore, the stereo image of these low level signals could be collapsed
inward slightly. Such problems remove important auditory cues, reduce the
apparent stereo image of low-level detail, and will slightly alter reverb qual
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ity, and more. Waves IDR™ has completely random L and R signals in order
to preserve as much independent quality on each channel as possible.
What is the advantage of 48-bit resolution when all of my audio ends
up at 16-bit?
It’s a great advantage even if you start with 16-bit audio (which most of
the world will do for awhile). Just think of it as more accurate audio math,
because it is! Using 48-bit math simply keeps track of more detail while the
processing is going on. Multiply 2 decimal numbers together, and nearly
always you get a number with a longer decimal; that is precisely what is
happening with 48-bit audio and dithering to your final output. The resulting
resolution is as good as you can get, preserving as much detail as pos
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sible.
Contact Waves Sales and Technical Support
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http://www.waves.com for technical support issues and the latest informa-
tion. E-mail tech support is preferred, and is more efficient for providing
complete documentation to you. We hope you get the most from your
new MaxxBCL. Please contact us should you experience any problems or
want to know more about Waves.
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