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fixed or floating point wav - what difference

Using most recent release of foobar2000

Group.

I just noticed when saving a recording in wav format, if I use floating point then
the Nero mixer won't open it.

I wondered if someone can explain what is the difference between fixed and floating point in a wav file?

It would also be helpful if there was some indication on the choices menu what is likely to be rejected by common editors.
 

fixed or floating point wav - what difference

Reply #1 –
Floating point is not widely supported, and current Nero can't handle it. (Will be fixed in a future release).

Floating point can be more accurate and can represent a wider dynamic range.