[fluid-dev] Number of bits of audio data

[Edenyard]

Not sure if this is a silly question, but how many bits does Fluidsynth 
use for audio data? Reason for asking is that I seem to be running into 
trouble with audible quantising distortion on quiet sounds. I was 
considering getting a 24-bit soundcard to see if that helps but it's 
probably pretty pointless if Fluid only generates 16-bit sound.

Sometimes it seems as though the audible artifacts are worse as the 
reverberation dies away.

I'm currently using Fluid 1.0.6 with Alsa 1.0.8 and kernel 2.4.29 on a 
mobo with Via 82C686B audio chip, if that's of any use to know. I'm 
looking at a Soundblaster Live 24-bit, which I believe Alsa supports, 
but am open to any suggestions!

Cheers,  Gerald.