White Papers
Sonic Tonic for Audio Coding
Achieving great sounding coded audio is easier said than done. What are the critical elements that set apart great sounding digital channels or streams, especially at lower bitrates? Improving codec performance is accomplished through innovative signal conditioning and processing means. Frank Foti explains how various signal processing and conditioning means can be used to bring to life coded sound.
5.1 Surround Sound Compatibility Within HD Radio And The Existing FM-Stereo Environment
There are currently 4 proposed methods for surround broadcasting: the three matrix systems and the MPEG Spatial system. Frank Foti compares the systems and points out critical technical issues that broadcasters must be aware of as they consider surround.
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The Killer App for FM: 5.1 Surround Sound
For the first time since 1961, when FM implemented stereo, we have technology that will keep FM radio competitive with other existing mediums-- the ability to broadcast distinct 5.1 multichannel audio. Frank Foti discusses "The Killer App for FM."
Quality, Clarity, and Competitive On-Air Processing
In this age of bigger, better, and who's louder, broadcasters need to realize that their audience now has many more choices of what to listen to. Processor design must raise the bar with fresh innovation that yields clarity, quality, and competitive loudness.
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