So I recently purchased a PS Audio Phono Converter intent on utilizing it as both a phono preamp and as an ADC to archive things. I have not dabbled in digital files up to this point so I have a question or two.
Of the common file formats such as FLAC, ALAC, WAV and so on, what do the differences really amount to and why? Which are truly lossless? Are the resulting files sizes comparable? Is one type more robust than the others? What software packages are around for recording in digital?
Just to try things out I used an old Roxio software to convert at 44.1 with somewhat mixed results, the software doesn't seem to always get along with the Converter but it did record. This particular software does not support higher bit rates or word depths though.
I may have to get a new laptop or desktop though, mine are not what you would call new and my primary laptop is loaded with things like Project Manager and AutoCAD, and many years of files that have migrated from computer to computer.
Keep in mind that while I use programs, I am not especially computer literate as far as operating systems and setup goes.
Of the common file formats such as FLAC, ALAC, WAV and so on, what do the differences really amount to and why? Which are truly lossless? Are the resulting files sizes comparable? Is one type more robust than the others? What software packages are around for recording in digital?
Just to try things out I used an old Roxio software to convert at 44.1 with somewhat mixed results, the software doesn't seem to always get along with the Converter but it did record. This particular software does not support higher bit rates or word depths though.
I may have to get a new laptop or desktop though, mine are not what you would call new and my primary laptop is loaded with things like Project Manager and AutoCAD, and many years of files that have migrated from computer to computer.
Keep in mind that while I use programs, I am not especially computer literate as far as operating systems and setup goes.
Comment