Dolby E File-Based Encoding and Decoding Solutions

Dolby® E software encoders and decoders are now available from licensed Dolby partner companies.

SoundCode for Dolby E Encoder

SoundCode For Dolby E is a suite of software tools that makes Dolby E encoding and decoding fast and easy on Mac or Windows. SoundCode For Dolby E is designed for traditional tape-based workflows and emerging file-based workflows.

SoundCode encodes Dolby E streams faster-than-realtime to a stereo WAV file. The Dolby E stream is easily layed back to video tape on-site or off-site using workstations such as Pro Tools, Nuendo, Final Cut, or Media Composer. A video tape or file delivery can be easily confidence monitored directly in audio workstations. And on the Mac, the new N-Mon utility lets you monitor in realtime using core audio applications such as QuickTime Player and Final Cut or from an external VTR using a core audio interface. SoundCode realtime monitoring detects and displays any CRC errors so you can deliver Dolby E streams with 100% confidence.

SoundCode for Dolby E features the same mastering quality and time- saving workstation integration seen in all SoundCode products, which are used worldwide by post and broadcast professionals. SoundCode for Dolby E makes Dolby E fast and easy no matter what your work-flow or delivery requirement.

SurCode for Dolby E Encoder

In February, Minnetonka released the SurCode™ for Dolby E Encoder plug-in. This encoder integrates with Digidesign® Pro Tools® workstations to provide faster-than-real-time encoding of up to eight channels of audio. Supported user-selectable program types include 5.1 and stereo, four independent stereo, or eight mono channels.

With SurCode for Dolby E Encoder, users can manually enter metadata, import it from .wav files containing a Dolby metadata chunk, or import metadata from an .xml file. Settings can be saved as plug-in template presets. Used in combination with Minnetonka’s SurCode for Dolby E Decoder, the two plug-ins act as a complete suite for quick processing and management of file-based Dolby E assets and metadata in your digital audio workstation or computer.

Both stand-alone and VST® releases are expected this year, for both Mac® and Windows® operating systems. NAB attendees can view a demonstration of the SurCode for Dolby E Encoder and Decoder software at the Minnetonka booth (N8531).

Find additional information on the Minnetonka Audio Software SurCode for Dolby E Encoder.