Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Dolby Laboratories AC-3 digital coding was specified by the FCC as the audio standard for DTV broadcasting, per ATSC standards. Dolby now calls AC-3 "Dolby Digital"- the same system in common use for theatrical release prints and DVD mastering. See: Dynamic Range Control and Understanding Dialnorm.

• Dolby Laboratories

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