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What is Dolby Audio Technology?
Dolby Audio Technology is the collective term for a series of technologies developed by Dolby Labs, a company specializing in technology innovation based in the United States. Dolby Labs has created a vast and diverse range of audio technologies, with four standout ones being Dolby Type A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Digital Plus.
Dolby Labs is headquartered in the United States
Dolby Type A
Dolby Type A stands as the inaugural creation of the 'empire' built by Ray Dolby, the founder of what is now Dolby. One of its most notable advantages is its capability to reduce noise in audio to an unprecedented low level, a feat not easily matched by many technologies of the current era. Users have reported that the noise level after employing this system has decreased to a point where it becomes imperceptible to the human ear.
The first product by Dolby Labs is Dolby Type A
Subsequently, this technology found its way to various places, especially in companies specializing in the production of audio equipment. By the 1970s, this technology had officially been widely adopted in professional recording studios.
Dolby Stereo
Dolby Stereo is an acclaimed audio system developed by Dolby specifically catering to movie theaters. The system comprises a total of 4 channels, each serving a distinct purpose - 2 left and right channels for music, a center channel handling dialogue, and a surround channel processing sound effects and ambient noise. Its impact is remarkable, with over 6000 cinemas worldwide adopting it within a span of just 10 years.
Dolby Stereo is widely used in numerous film productions
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 5.1 is a technology that has been widely used for many years. It features 6 separate audio channels, including 5 satellite channels and 1 subwoofer channel. This technology gained widespread adoption in cinemas and was first applied to films in 1995. Its primary function remains creating a surround sound format, allowing viewers to experience sound from various directions for the most immersive sensation possible.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Technology
Dolby Atmos
For cinema enthusiasts, the mention of Dolby Atmos likely rings familiar. Widely employed in modern theaters, this technology utilizes an array of speakers throughout the room, emitting sound from various directions in a surround sound fashion. This setup allows viewers to experience transmitted content in the most authentic and detailed manner.
Dolby Atmos is extensively implemented in cinemas
For other devices, Dolby Atmos employs an algorithm with the ability to trick the brain's perception. Whether you're wearing headphones or enjoying content from your TV's speaker system, you can still experience dynamic and impressive 3D surround sound, moving from top to bottom or from left to right, just like in theaters.
Utilizing an algorithm to deceive the brain
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus is an upgraded version of the original Dolby Digital, featuring an increased channel count to 7.1 channels compared to the previous 5.1, including 7 discrete channels and 1 subwoofer channel. Dolby Digital Plus is compatible with a wide range of devices, from TVs and computers to smartphones.
Dolby Digital Plus
Here is a compilation of standout audio technologies from Dolby, a brand that consistently brings uniqueness and innovation to its products.
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