Speakers and Stereo Mix (Realtek) different bit?

[cornered_fox]

Hello,
I am running Windows 7, and am setting up my pc to be able to record gameplay and audio. I noticed in Properties for my sound devices (right-click on the Volume tab -> playback devices -> right-click Speakers -> Advanced) by default it is set to 24 bit, 48000 Hz (Studio Quality). Since I need to record audio also I need to enable Stereo Mix (Realtek). Checking Properties for Stereo MIx, (right-click on the Volume tab -> recording devices -> right-click Stereo Mix -> Advanced) by default is set to 2 channel 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality).

Should I change the Stereo Mix to match the Speakers?

Thank you for any help.

 

[americanaudiophile]

The first setting is for playback quality. The second recording quality. Don't need to match.
The files will be larger if you record them in 24bit. I doubt that you would even notice the difference for game play.