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Subject: Re: [AN1x] Re: AN/DX200 problem

From: Peter Korsten <peterk@...>
Date: 2003-01-07

DMANX@... heeft geschreven:
> In terms of the quality of audio output I did mean DA conversion, which I have found out is only 16bit.I would of thought those units should have been at least the same as the sw card or even 24bit.Yes they have cool presets but I woulds have expected the sound quality to be superior.Its just a techno musical box for DJS.Its a shame You cant morph of copy scenes on a plg card or any of them.

I don't think it's entirely realistic to expect a 24 bit output on a 16
bit instrument. As for sound quality, that's probably more down to the
quality of the analogue electronics. After all, the xx200 series are
relatively inexpensive, and superior sound quality was probably not a
design requirement.

Having said that, both my AN1x and EX5S sound extremely clean, whereas
the latter should have better components. But if you want professional
results (as in regards to sound quality), you should buy a professional
unit with the professional price tag that goes hand in hand with it.

- Peter