For TV Audio
Dolby Digital DTV and HDTV
Dolby® Digital turns up the excitement of DTV and HDTV by adding unparalleled sound quality to the television picture.
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Dolby offers a complete guide on the implementation of Dolby 5.1 audio for HDTV in Europe.
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Broadcast File-Based Solutions
File-based work environments are the current trend for the television broadcast industry. Content must now be prepared and delivered in several file formats, which has significantly increased the workload of ingest and QC departments. However, the move to file-based environments gives operators the chance to easily optimize files for consistent delivery to viewers and speed up the whole work flow. The Dolby DP600 Program Optimizer offers a unique set of audio tools for file-based environments and work flows, including terrestrial, cable, satellite, and IPTV services.
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Surround Sound for Stereo Broadcast
Dolby technologies provide engrossing surround audio on any two-channel service, including programs destined for over-the-air and stereo-only transmission.
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Dolby E for Broadcast Distribution
Dolby E is a professional coding system optimized for the distribution of surround and multichannel audio through two-channel postproduction and broadcasting infrastructures, or for recording surround audio on two audio tracks of conventional digital videotapes, video servers, communication links, switchers, and routers.
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US Network Operations Center Implementations for
5.1-Channel Audio Delivery
View a short animation on how a typical network operations center (NOC) manages and distributes 5.1 surround sound. Three examples are covered, including the practice of distributing HD-SDI video with embedded Dolby E, separately distributing video and Dolby E signals, and the delivery of discrete uncompressed 5.1-channel audio and the insertion of metadata in the vertical ancillary space (VANC). Each example illustrates how the use of Dolby professional technologies and products makes these NOC implementations easier for broadcasters.
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Dolby Digital 5.1-Channel Implementations for HDTV and DTV Services and Postproduction Facilities
View information and diagrams on the recommended distribution methods of 5.1-channel surround in cable, satellite, and postproduction facilities worldwide, and the recommended methods and current implementations used by the US HDTV networks.
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A Guide to Audio for HDTV in Europe
High-definition (HD) television with high-resolution images and surround sound is coming to Europe. The engrossing and involving sound of Dolby 5.1 is an essential component of the HD viewing experience. The information here will help broadcasters determine how to get the most exciting audio to their viewers.
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Broadcast Loudness
The first step in solving broadcast loudness variations is to take accurate and consistent measurements. Dolby offers products, services, and technologies to address broadcast loudness issues.
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