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Old 05-28-2014, 02:03 PM   #1
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What do these downloads mean?

On dreamingtree.org some of the files to download look like this:

dmb2014-05-17.dpa4023.flac24
dmb2014-05-17.dpa4023.flac16
dmb2014-05-17.dpa4028.flac24
dmb2014-05-17.dpa4028.flac16
dmb2014-05-17.dpa4028+dpa4023.matrix.flac24
dmb2014-05-17.dpa4028+dpa4023.matrix.flac16

These are all from the same show and from taper Rockinman.

What does 4023 vs 4028 mean?
What does the 16bit vs 24bit mean?
What does Matrix mean?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Shane
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  • Old 06-01-2014, 05:25 PM   #2
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    Re: What do these downloads mean?

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    What does 4023 vs 4028 mean?
    The 4023 and 4028 refer to the model numbers of the microphones that the taper used to record the show.

    http://www.core-sound.com/dpa4023/1.php

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    What does the 16bit vs 24bit mean?
    This is the bit depth of the recording. I am sure this explanation will over simplify it, but generally speaking, 24 is better than 16. However, you will need special/high-end equipment to play those 24 bit audio files on a normal stereo. If your computer is relatively modern, it will probably play them but unless you've got some nice audio speakers, you're better sticking to 16bit because, as it has been explained to me, you won't hear the difference.


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    What does Matrix mean?
    Not entirely sure, maybe the taper had multiple mics on his/her recording rig.
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