Convert 24 bit FLAC to 16 bit #349
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I cannot find any way to convert a file @subj. If there isn't a way, this would be a rather nice feature to have -- far down on the list of priorities, I realize, but something perhaps to consider. |
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To convert a 24 bit FLAC to 16 bit, enable the Sample Format Converter in the Processing settings (reachable via the small blue button at the bottom right of the main window). In the Sample Format Converter configuration, select Integer, 16 bit as the target format. With the regular output file settings, you will get new 16 bit FLAC files in addition to your 24 bit source files. If you would like to replace your source files with 16 bit versions instead, change the configuration like this:
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Does Fre:ac apply dithering during conversion from 24 to 16 bits (it should of course)? If so, what type of dithering? @strange-antiquark : not only is 192K ridiculous, the playback fidelity in fact is even slightly worse compared to 16/44.1.... But the marketing departments makes people think that bigger & higher is always better... |
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To convert a 24 bit FLAC to 16 bit, enable the Sample Format Converter in the Processing settings (reachable via the small blue button at the bottom right of the main window).
In the Sample Format Converter configuration, select Integer, 16 bit as the target format.
With the regular output file settings, you will get new 16 bit FLAC files in addition to your 24 bit source files. If you would like to replace your source files with 16 bit versions instead, change the configuration like this:
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