for the number of bits indicates not only the dynamic range but also how many sound levels there are. . and the sampling indicates not only high sound frequencies that can be reproduced but also how many times per second the sound is sampled. and sampling frequency then is also said to affect lower frequencies. then there is a little mystery the sound on the vinyl seems to contain something that the audio cd does not contain. for example, male voices sound deeper and human than than 16 bit. it is simply something that is missing in the CD sound even if no measuring instrument shows it. so now I'm talking about a vinyl record that has an analogous origin as an analog master tape. DSD Has a sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz. DSD is considered to sound more analog than PCM except possibly with 384Khz. The highest on PCM is 384 khz also called DXD. and then the purpose is obviously not to reproduce as high a sound frequency as possible. but rather that the number of samples is considered important and to use as mild filter as possible there is a discussion about DSD or DXD sounds best in the digital world
Incorrect. There are no "sound levels". The number of bits indicates the theoretical dynamic range of undithered quantization only.for the number of bits indicates not only the dynamic range but also how many sound levels there are.
Sampling frequency divided by 2 is the "Nyquist Frequency". The highest frequency that can be sampled without aliasing must be below the Nyquist Frequency. The sampling frequency is defined as how many times per second the signal is sampled.. and the sampling indicates not only high sound frequencies that can be reproduced but also how many times per second the sound is sampled.
Said by whom? Aliasing is the only issue here, and its solved by appropriate filtering. Lower frequencies farther below Nyquist are not aliased.and sampling frequency then is also said to affect lower frequencies.
The above is subjective opinion that is not supported by...well, anything.then there is a little mystery the sound on the vinyl seems to contain something that the audio cd does not contain. for example, male voices sound deeper and human than than 16 bit. it is simply something that is missing in the CD sound even if no measuring instrument shows it. so now I'm talking about a vinyl record that has an analogous origin as an analog master tape.
Again, subjective opinion, no actual evidence.DSD Has a sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz. DSD is considered to sound more analog than PCM except possibly with 384Khz.
No, DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) is a digital audio format that originally was developed by Philips and Merging Technologies for editing high-resolution recordings recorded in Direct Stream Digital (DSD). In practice, most DSD productions if recorded in DSD will be converted to PCM because that's what all DAWs work with, then re-converted back to DSD for release. But DXD and PCM are NOT the same thing.The highest on PCM is 384 khz also called DXD.
This is basically gibberish.and then the purpose is obviously not to reproduce as high a sound frequency as possible. but rather that the number of samples is considered important and to use as mild filter as possible
Yes, lots of discussions, no actual scientific controlled testing to support any of it. Just tons of biased opinions.there is a discussion about DSD or DXD sounds best in the digital world
The digital versions of most commercial recordings are available on line, with a good resolution, and all the noise removed.
I suggest you download and listen a few before starting this project of converting your collection to digital.
You will find that you need not deal with worn records, playback noise and so many other issues.
The discussion about loss less formats, resolution, and so many things, is a recurring topic here and in many other forums. Read them to get a better idea on how to proceed.
I suggest you download and listen a few before starting this project of converting your collection to digital.
You will find that you need not deal with worn records, playback noise and so many other issues.
The discussion about loss less formats, resolution, and so many things, is a recurring topic here and in many other forums. Read them to get a better idea on how to proceed.
I've had excellent results using one of these... Sony PCM D100
I connect from phonostage to analog in and record in 2.8Mhz DSD, then if needed software de-click
They've been out for a while now and occasionally used one's come up on e-bay
They come with a wireless remote to pause ect. They're a pretty good little unit
Record: DSD, WAV and MP3; Playback: DSD, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA (Non DRM), AAC-LC (Non-DRM)
Built-in Mic
Electret condenser microphones. Max input level: 128 dB SPL. Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Mic Input
(Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
Line Input (Analogue)
(Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22k ohm; Minimum input level: 450mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
Line Input (Optical)
Optical Digiital Input: Input level: -27 dBm to -14 dBm; Emission wavelength: 660 nm
Line Output (Analogue)
Output impedance: 220 ohms;Output level: 1.7V; Load impedance 22k ohms
Line Output (Optical)
Output level: -21dBm to -15 dBm
Headphone Output
Stereo Mini Jack; Maximum output: 25 mW + 25 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response
20Hz - 50kHz (Line In) @ DSD2.8 ; 20Hz - 45kHz (Line In) @ LPCM 192kHz/24bit
Sampling Frequency
DSD 2.8MHz; LPCM 192kHz/176.4kHz/96kHz/88.2kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz
Quantization
16-bit LPCM, 24-bit PCM and 1-bit DSD
S/N Ratio
DSD 98dB or greater; LPCM 24 bit 96dB or greater
Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output)
DSD: 0.008% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
LPCM: 0.006% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)
USB
High-speed USB 2, mass storage class
Power Consumption
0.75w
Power Requirements
Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied).
Four AA NiMH Rechargeable batteries (optional)
DC Input Jack
6V
Battery Life
25 hrs @44.1kHz/16 bit; 18 hrs @192kHz/24bit or 12 hrs @ DSD2.8
Memory Stick Slot
Accepts SD, SD-HC,SD-XC, Memory Stick Pro Duo and Memory Stick Pro-HG
Dimensions
2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 1/4" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
Weight
13.9 oz (including batteries)
I connect from phonostage to analog in and record in 2.8Mhz DSD, then if needed software de-click
They've been out for a while now and occasionally used one's come up on e-bay
They come with a wireless remote to pause ect. They're a pretty good little unit
Specifications
Audio Formats SupportedRecord: DSD, WAV and MP3; Playback: DSD, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA (Non DRM), AAC-LC (Non-DRM)
Built-in Mic
Electret condenser microphones. Max input level: 128 dB SPL. Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Mic Input
(Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
Line Input (Analogue)
(Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22k ohm; Minimum input level: 450mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
Line Input (Optical)
Optical Digiital Input: Input level: -27 dBm to -14 dBm; Emission wavelength: 660 nm
Line Output (Analogue)
Output impedance: 220 ohms;Output level: 1.7V; Load impedance 22k ohms
Line Output (Optical)
Output level: -21dBm to -15 dBm
Headphone Output
Stereo Mini Jack; Maximum output: 25 mW + 25 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response
20Hz - 50kHz (Line In) @ DSD2.8 ; 20Hz - 45kHz (Line In) @ LPCM 192kHz/24bit
Sampling Frequency
DSD 2.8MHz; LPCM 192kHz/176.4kHz/96kHz/88.2kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz
Quantization
16-bit LPCM, 24-bit PCM and 1-bit DSD
S/N Ratio
DSD 98dB or greater; LPCM 24 bit 96dB or greater
Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output)
DSD: 0.008% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
LPCM: 0.006% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)
USB
High-speed USB 2, mass storage class
Power Consumption
0.75w
Power Requirements
Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied).
Four AA NiMH Rechargeable batteries (optional)
DC Input Jack
6V
Battery Life
25 hrs @44.1kHz/16 bit; 18 hrs @192kHz/24bit or 12 hrs @ DSD2.8
Memory Stick Slot
Accepts SD, SD-HC,SD-XC, Memory Stick Pro Duo and Memory Stick Pro-HG
Dimensions
2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 1/4" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
Weight
13.9 oz (including batteries)
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If the person wants sound recorded before 1975 or so, it will be analog.
And you will be lucky to get digital copies made from the master tapes, particularly after some fires in vaults which happened long back.
Digital recording became common around then, but customers had to wait till about 1990 to get digitally recorded music as CDs, I will not say anything about CDs issued before that, as my memory is hazy about that topic..
And you will be lucky to get digital copies made from the master tapes, particularly after some fires in vaults which happened long back.
Digital recording became common around then, but customers had to wait till about 1990 to get digitally recorded music as CDs, I will not say anything about CDs issued before that, as my memory is hazy about that topic..
How do you get optical into the computer? I can't find a gadget that converts optical to usb....t I'm looking for a good deal on a Behringer DEQ2496 which would allow me to get the sound from my tube phono amp into my computer VIA optical (no ground loops, cheaper than good isolation xfmrs).
I use this to go optical to PCIe.
https://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-z-se
https://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-z-se
I hadn't thought of a soundcar, thanks! Unfortunately I can't use the one you recommend since I have a mini PC with no internal room for cards. I'll look at Amazon soon.I use this to go optical to PCIe.
https://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-z-se
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