Metadata Emulation

When working with Dolby® encoded audio, metadata emulation allows the values of critical parameters such as Dialnorm, Downmix and DRC to be verified or adjusted and the resulting audio auditioned in real time to be certain that the end user hears exactly what the mixer intended.

D*AP8 unit equipped with Dolby® option board
D*AP8 unit equipped with Dolby® option board

The setting of Metadata parameters such as Dialnorm, Downmix and DRC are critical to ensure correct performance of the end user’s decoder.

The emulation function enables values to be verified or adjusted in real time to be certain that the end user’s audio is reproduced correctly and appropriately for their listening environment.

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