Dolby Digital 5.1

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Dolby Digital 5.1 is a surround sound audio format that delivers multichannel cinematic audio through five full-bandwidth speakers and one low-frequency effects channel.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf multichannel audio format
surround sound audio format
abbreviation DD 5.1
audioChannels 5.1
audioCodingFormat Dolby AC-3
channelLayoutType 5.1 layout
compatibleWith HDMI audio connections
optical S/PDIF connections
compressionType lossy audio compression
developedBy Dolby Laboratories
hasChannel center
front left
front right
low-frequency effects
surround left
surround right
hasChannelConfiguration five full-bandwidth channels and one low-frequency effects channel
hasFullBandwidthChannels 5
hasLFEChannels 1
LFEChannelPurpose low-frequency effects and bass enhancement
marketedAs Dolby Surround 5.1 in some regions
optimizedFor home cinema playback
theatrical mixes
partOfFamily Dolby Digital
primaryUseCase film and TV soundtracks
provides directional audio imaging
immersive surround experience
requires 5.1 speaker system
compatible AV receiver
standardFor ATSC digital television audio
DVD-Video audio
supports discrete multichannel playback
surround sound
supportsSpeakerPlacement front soundstage and rear surrounds
typicalBitrateRange 384–640 kbit/s
usedFor Blu-ray audio
DVD audio
cinematic audio
digital television audio
home theater audio
streaming media audio
usedIn broadcast television
cinema soundtracks
game consoles
set-top boxes


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