In rec.audio.tech David Looser wrote:
"Laurence Payne" NOSPAMlpayne1ATdsl.pipex.com wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:30:45 +1300, "geoff"
wrote:

However as you amplify it, yo will also bring up the quantisation noise.
It
is best to optimise your recording level first.

The effect can be reduced by ensuring you are recording at 24 bits
resolution.

Waste of space really, off vinyl. Or off any other real-world source
where levels are under control.

I agree. The background noise on the vinyl will dither the quantisation
quite effectively. Whilst ideally one would record with the peak signal just
failing to hit 0dBFS,

Not necessarily ideal, due to the possibility of intersample peaks. It's advisable to
record with peak samples a dB or three shy of 0 dBFS, unless you have accurate peak monitors
that show you what the *output* level is.


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