12 bit vs. 16 bit audio settings

Any preference as to which is better or why choose one over the other?
JVC DV camera has settings for both and I'm curious to find out what others think.
Thanks
Gary

12 bit audio settings allow you to record 4 channels on the DV tape: 2 while shooting and additional 2 later if you edit with the camera. Since however 12 bit samples provide worse quality audio than 16 bit samples and I expect you'll use FCE for editing (not the camera), the 16 bit (2 channel) audio is recommended.
Remember that with 16 bit recording you have to use the 48 kHz settings in the Easy Setup for capturing in FCE.
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