Zoom MicTrak M3 Operation Manual page 8

32-bit float WAV file overview
32-bit float WAV files have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit WAV files.
These features enable the quality of the sound during recording to be maintained even when editing
afterward.
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 WAV
■ 32-bit float WAV
Clipping advantage
If a waveform sounds clipped when output from the M3 or in editing software, for example, 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 WAV
Clipped recording
■ 32-bit float WAV
Clipped recording
Volume raised
Volume raised
Volume lowered
Volume lowered
Still clipped
Not clipped
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Resolution low
Resolution high