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Dolby® Pulse is an optimized and efficient audio codec that provides the highest audio quality from the experts at Dolby. Developed for PCs and mobile devices, Dolby Pulse ensures more reliable delivery over any network.

Experience the Demo

Usage Example - Music Service
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Small file sizes enable reliable file delivery and minimize the risk of media stream interruptions.

Compatible with existing ecosystems (AAC and HE AAC), reducing the need to license additional decoders.

Reduces storage and bandwidth costs.

Rigorously tested to play back without failure.

Designed with a small footprint and engineered for easy integration.

Offers Dolby metadata support to provide enhanced features and data to consumers.

Mobile Network - Quality of Service
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Designed for greater efficiency, the smaller file sizes of Dolby Pulse content enable faster downloads and more reliable media streaming—especially in situations where bandwidth may fluctuate. In addition, Dolby Pulse technology has been extensively tested to ensure error-free playback over a wide range of PCs and mobile devices.

Download Speed - Less Is More

Built on the AAC codec, Dolby Pulse is compatible with existing ecosystems, reducing the need for additional products and licenses. Plus, it includes Dolby metadata for enhanced features and data for your customers—taking it beyond basic usability.

High Quality at Low Bit Rates

Dolby Pulse Technical Specifications

Channels: Stereo (5.1 capable)

Bandwidth: 24–256 Kbps

Streaming Support: GPRS, 3G, 4G, WiFi, broadband

Supports Dolby Metadata: Yes

Creating Dolby Pulse Files

Dolby Media Generator is designed for encoding batch/non-real-time files into Dolby Pulse (as well other Dolby formats).

Features

File-based usage

Dialogue normalization

Dynamic range control

Replay gain

Parametric stereo

Spectral band replication

Metadata insertion

Real-time encoding

 


 
Dolby Pulse Demo
Compare the quality of Dolby Pulse to AAC or MP3 at different bit rates.
 


 
DOCUMENT LIBRARY
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