HDCD technology

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf audio encoding technology
gptkbp:acquiredBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:acquisitionYear 2000
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:DVD-Audio
gptkb:SACD
Red Book CD standard
gptkbp:decodingSupportedBy gptkb:ffmpeg
gptkb:Windows_Media_Player
gptkb:Foobar2000
dBpoweramp
gptkbp:developedBy Pacific Microsonics
gptkbp:discontinued 2014
gptkbp:encodingSupportedBy Pacific Microsonics Model One
Pacific Microsonics Model Two
gptkbp:fullName High Definition Compatible Digital
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HDCD technology
gptkbp:introducedIn 1995
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Keith_O._Johnson
Michael Pflaumer
gptkbp:logoAppearsOn some CD covers
gptkbp:marketedAs enhancing audio detail
improving dynamic range
reducing distortion
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Microsoft
yes
gptkbp:provides improved audio fidelity
gptkbp:region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
primarily United States
gptkbp:requires HDCD decoder for full benefit
gptkbp:status discontinued
gptkbp:usedFor audio CD mastering
gptkbp:usedIn some commercial CD releases
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Keith_O._Johnson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7