Using a RME device

[Ecoli-557]

I have looked and could not find a setup for using a RME ADI-2 Pro unit with VS.
I have read some questions which seem beyond just setting this up.  VS does not let me use 32 bit on the RME it only allows 24 bit at 384 kHz under my FLAC settings.  I was using a 24 bit unit before the RME which is recognized (Line on ADI-2 Pro) when I click on Sample Rates.
Under Sample Rates, it shows up to 48 kHz and up to 32 bits per channel.
How do I get VS to give me 32 bits for FLAC recording?
Thanks in advance, just a bit dazed and confused.....

[Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft)]

Don't think FLAC does 32 bits - VinylStudio only supports that as floating point.

In any case, you're not gaining anything - 24 bits is plenty and it may well be that your ADC is limited to that internally anyway (RME would know - you can ask on their forum).

[Ecoli-557]

Thanks Paul.  Clearly I need more coaching on how to set up VS in order to ret the 32 bit floating and see if I can hear the difference myself.
The 'goal' is to have the file recorded be as close as it can be to 'live' playing.  I still listen to albums live, but when other people are over, it would be nice to have most if not all of that vinyl goodness be in a 'playlist' - in my opinion.
I have used VS and a ADL GT40 at 24 bits and 384 kHz but I can clearly tell the difference between live and recorded on  my system.
I got down this rabbit hole by an audio engineer for movies (In London) who said this RME and 32 bit floating (by another program) is just a hair under live listening.
Any help on this is greatly appreciated.
I will seek other information from the RME forum as well.
Regards.

[Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft)]

The best advice I can give you is to do a blind listening test.  The results might just surprise you.