Dolby Digital (AC-3)

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf audio compression technology
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:AC-3
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:DTS
gptkb:MPEG_audio
PCM audio
gptkbp:channelNumber up to 6 channels
gptkbp:compressionRatio lossy
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Dolby_Laboratories
gptkbp:fileExtension .ac3
.ec3
gptkbp:firstUsedInFilm gptkb:Batman_Returns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dolby Digital (AC-3)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1991
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Dolby_Pro_Logic
gptkbp:samplingRate 32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ATSC
gptkb:DVD_Forum
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Dolby_Digital_Plus_(E-AC-3)
gptkbp:supports Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel
gptkbp:supportsChannelConfiguration mono
5.1 surround sound
2.0 stereo
gptkbp:usedFor streaming media
broadcast television
game consoles
film soundtracks
home theater
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:DVD
gptkb:cinema
HDTV
audio interfaces
digital television
satellite TV
streaming devices
game consoles
AV receivers
set-top boxes
cable TV
media players
car audio systems
soundbars
broadcast encoders
cinema digital projectors
laserdisc
gptkbp:width 32 to 640 kbit/s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ATSC_digital_TV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6