24bit/96kHz FLAC to 16bit/44.1kHz via Audition with Triangular dither? Options

[MilMascaras]

Hello Folks:
I have quite a few high resolution flacs, in 24bit/96Khz, (ie HDTracks purchases), and occasionally have need to convert these to 16bit/44.1kHz for CD compilations or portable devices that can't handle 24bit:
(ie AirTunes/Airport/AppleTV2).
Being Mac based, I use xACT, XLD, Max, and Adobe Audition to capture/encode/manipulate my audio library.

At this time, I am using Adobe Audition to convert the 24bit/96kHz source files to 16bit/44.1 kHz, using the "Save As" function, and choosing the convert sample type choice to 44.1 kHz Stereo, 16-bit (Triangular Dither).
Is this a valid/correct choice using the tools I have available?

(PS: The output is WAV, and then I might do final conversion to ALAC via XLD for my iPhones/iPods).
I still treasure my original hi-rez tracks, but enjoy the process for making custom compilations, etc, and hope to improve my methodologies. )

Thank you for your feedback/consultation/corrections.

[C.R.Helmrich]

At this time, I am using Adobe Audition to convert the 24bit/96kHz source files to 16bit/44.1 kHz, using the "Save As" function, and choosing the convert sample type choice to 44.1 kHz Stereo, 16-bit (Triangular Dither).
Is this a valid/correct choice using the tools I have available?

I'd say yes. I recommend these settings: Sample rate conversion slider set to 999, Pre/Post filter check box not checked (doesn't make it sound better IMO, just increases the filter length), 1-bit triangular dither with Noise Shaping B selected in the drop-down box (or if you have Audition CS5.5, some other shape).

Important: make sure in the Settings dialog (hotkey F4), the Use Symmetric Dithering box is checked, even if you don't use dither.

Chris

This post has been edited by C.R.Helmrich: Dec 11 2011, 22:18