Dither Question

[Marcello]

Hi there,

I have recorded at 16 bitrate, I know during master if you recorded at 24 bitrate and then master at 16 bitrate you should use dither.

In my case I have recorded at 16 bit, and I will export my master at 16 bit, so should I use it anyway?

[bitflipper]

No, dither is only necessary when changing bit depth from a higher one to a lower one. (btw, the correct term is bit depth or wordlength; "bitrate" refers to sample rate,  e.g. 44.1KHz vs. 48KHz, and only affects frequency response).

[Marcello]

8 hours ago, bitflipper said:

No, dither is only necessary when changing bit depth from a higher one to a lower one. (btw, the correct term is bit depth or wordlength; "bitrate" refers to sample rate,  e.g. 44.1KHz vs. 48KHz, and only affects frequency response).

Always prompt reply! Thanks man