> > I remember seeing this issue discussed at an Apple Seminar. But I can't > remember why one was preferable over the other. Is it some kind of > compatibility issue with iMovie or Final Cut Pro or music imported from CDs? > -- > Mark O'Brien > AIM: rmarkob 16bit is higher resolution than 12bit. More detail- more natural sounding. 48khz is higher resolution than 32. Cds are 16bit/44.1khz DVDs and miniDV use 16bit/48khz as their high resolution setting. DAT recorders also use 16bit/48khz