multichannel audio format
C2949
concept
A multichannel audio format is a digital or analog audio configuration that uses more than two discrete channels to reproduce sound from multiple directions, enhancing spatial realism and immersion.
Aliases (5)
- surround sound technology ×2
- audio format ×1
- multichannel audio codec ×1
- surround sound audio format ×1
- virtual surround sound technology ×1
Instances (8)
- Dolby Stereo
- Dolby Digital 5.1 ("surround sound audio format")
- Dolby Digital ("surround sound technology")
- Dolby TrueHD ("multichannel audio codec")
- Dolby Atmos ("surround sound technology")
- Dolby Headphone ("virtual surround sound technology")