Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder - Manual (Page 9)

32-bit float WAV file overview
32-bit float WAV files have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit linear WAV files.
These features enable the quality of the sound during recording to be maintained even during post-
production.
Resolution advantage
32-bit float WAV files have the advantage of being able to maintain high resolution even at low volumes. As
a result, quiet sounds can be made louder when editing after recording without degrading their quality.
■ 16/24-bit linear WAV
Raise volume
Resolution low
■ 32-bit float WAV
Raise volume
Resolution high
Clipping advantage
If a waveform sounds clipped when output from the F8n Pro or in a DAW, it can be edited after recording
to lower its volume and restore an unclipped waveform because the data in the 32-bit float WAV file itself
is not clipped.
■ 16/24-bit linear WAV
Clipped recording
Reduce volume
Still clipped
■ 32-bit float WAV
Clipped recording
Reduce volume
Not clipped anymore
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