Steinberg Unveils Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder Plug-Ins
March 14, 2002
Steinberg Media Technologies AG unveils the Nuendo Dolby
Digital Encoder software plug-in (NDDE). This comprehensive Plug-in allows Nuendo Projects to
be encoded directly into Dolby Digital, today's most popular multichannel format found in movie
theaters worldwide. Dolby Digital, also known as AC-3, is also the most widely spread audio
format for today's DVD-V and therefore the number one choice for delivering surround sound to
millions of home theaters all around the globe.
AC-3 is based on an algorithm that takes advantage of auditory masking and both intra- and
inter-channel redundancy. This technique guarantees both outstanding audio quality and
bandwidth efficiency.
Licensed by Dolby Laboratories, the Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder comprises full functionality of
the original Dolby Hardware. It supports encoded bit rates from 56 to 640 kbps and channel
configurations from mono to 5.1-channel surround sound. All settings like Bitstream Mode, Dialog
Normalization, Surround and Center Downmixing Level, originally invented by Dolby Laboratories,
are included with the Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder.
This new Plug-in makes the Steinberg Nuendo Media Production System the first choice for
professional Audio Production tasks for the Music, Post and Broadcast Markets.
The Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder PlugIn is available in Q2/ 2002 for a SRP of EUR 990.- excl.
vat.
For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.net. | 
