Dolby ups TrueHD lossless audio on Blu-ray to 96k, says every upsampled bit is amazing (video)

Just because your home theater can handle lossless audio doesn't mean the sound is as good as it could be. Dolby is now giving Blu-ray producers using Dolby Media Producer Encoder v2 the choice of premastering TrueHD surround sound at an upsampled 96k. Along with just squeezing the most possible clarity and depth out of 48kHz audio, the encoding purportedly eliminates some of the harshness of ...

Dolby Introduces Dolby TrueHD Advanced 96K Upsampling for Blu-ray

When it comes to sound, it doesn’t get much better than Blu-ray. Or at least that’s what we thought before Dolby announced that they’re improving things even more. They’re going to be using TrueHD technology along with 96K upsampling to provide the best audio possible for the home environment. Dolby says that by improving the source of the lossless audio before encoding, they’re able to ...

Dolby Elevates the Quality of Lossless Audio on Blu-ray

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. today announced the ability for studios, authoring houses, and mastering facilities to unlock the full sonic potential of television, movie, and

Dolby Bets Atmos Theater Sound System Fills Theater Seats

Dolby Laboratories Inc. (DLB) , the sound and video pioneer, is introducing audio technology designed to transform moviegoers’ listening experience the way 3-D and Imax have altered what they see.

Dolby Labs jumps on results, Microsoft deal

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. saw its shares jump nearly 19% to $44.71 on Friday morning after the company reported better-than-expected results for its second fiscal quarter. Earnings rose more than 7% for the period, beating Wall Street's estimates. The company's Dolby Digital Plus technology was also selected by Microsoft to incorporate on its Windows 8 operating ...