DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED 32 BIT FLOAT?

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[johnnymiller]

"Specific use cases" is the perfect answer to the 32-bit float conundrum. Professionals, and even semi-professionals, might never find the need to use 32-bit float. On the other hand, there is a huge, worldwide market for this type of tech when it comes to amateur content creators (albeit not for live streamers). For instance, my friend and her daughter do a small podcast, and they often clip the audio, even after setting the levels correctly (they both laugh extremely loud). So, I let them borrow my Zoom F3 to record one of their podcasts, and it eliminated the clipping problem. They immediately bought a Zoom F3. Lol

[mycosys]

There is not a single true 32float ADC in existence. '32Float' ADCs are actually a pair of 24bit ADCs at 2 different gain levels that change a gain mantissa as they switch.
There is no analog gear with more than 23 bits of dynamic range, so 32 float is pointless anyway - a 32float DAC is simply an alternative to setting your gain properly, identical to using 2 channels with different gains.

[Flppers]

Headroom or float, or there is another way - two mics with different gain levels. This is how Tina Turner was recorded in the 80s when she had her massive resurgence. I have heard of some voice actors also doing this so they can scream mid scene/take.
Never used float myself. I find 24/96 perfect for anything I've personally ever done, and tbh I think my ageing laptop would crumble with 32bf.

[donbullock-techihound]

That’s the best explanation I’ve heard so far. Thanks.

[HasanNiz]

I think for beginner YouTubers with a studio and a fixed mic placement the 32bit workflow might get in the way, if the zoom levels are not set correctly they’ll need to use a DAW to set the levels in post, or else they’ll end up clipping if their video editor doesn’t support 32bit float audio and their recording level zoom (is that the correct term?) was set too high

[johnrohdejensen]

I do video from a lot of small concerts and for me 32float is a lifesaver. I have to operate the camera(s) and don't have the time to fiddle with sound levels. Especially not for 4 mics and 2 line inputs. I still take some care not to overpower the recorder but that is it. My F6 takes care of everything else with 32float. Sweet.

[steveschnetzler]

Which technology actually has the better dynamic range: condensor, dynamic or ribbon? Which of these might be able to take advantage of 32bit float ( when you set your gain too high or low)?
Thanks

[eDrumsInANutshell]

I just learned that 32bit float has a dynamic range of 1500dB, that it weird.

But there is also 32bit integer (192dB) and that will be enough I guess for the most semi pro guys.


And after that fancy recording, folks just squeeze the audio through a tiny mono bluetooth speaker.

[augiearvizo]

Why didn’t the Rodecaster Pro 2 & Duo get 32 Bit float? I guess if you are doing sound checks and monitoring maybe it’s just like camera folks preaching it’s better to get your exposure right before you hit the shutter/record? Same applies to audio?? 🎤🎙️

[seanwebb]

Blasphemy on this day when we should be giving thanks.

[RandumbTech]

Personally, I don't care much about the why. I am much more concerned about the does it actually work. And in my case, as a solo content creator, the answer is an overwhelming YESSS!!! I'll never buy another piece of gear without 32-bit float (or at least with a built-in digital limiter like the Sony hotshoe mics)

[tricogustrico]

Math is fun and not hard to understanad