Dolby
Noise reduction brand
Dolby is a trademark for audio technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories, founded by engineer Ray Dolby in 1965.
The name most commonly refers to noise reduction systems that suppress tape hiss in recordings, and to surround sound formats used in cinemas and home theaters.
When a film advertises Dolby Atmos or Dolby Digital, it indicates the audio was encoded using these proprietary systems.
The term has become nearly synonymous with high-quality sound reproduction.
Venue for live drama
- IMAXMassive movie projection format
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- multiplexMulti-screen movie theater
premiere · blockbuster · moviegoing · auditorium · 3D · HDR · exhibition · theatrical
Enclose on every side
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- hi-fiQuality audio equipment
mixing · amplification · equalization · loudness · 5.1 · encoding · decoding · soundtrack
Data compression algorithm
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- licensingGranting official permission
- standardLevel of quality accepted
format · specification · encoder · decoder · processor · chip · firmware · integration
Registered commercial identifier
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- licensingGranting official permission
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- RayMale first name
laboratories · enterprise · endorsement · partnership · studio · professional · industry · standard
theater
Venue for live drama
- IMAXMassive movie projection format
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- projectionSomething that extends outward
multiplex · premiere · blockbuster · moviegoing · auditorium · 3D · HDR · exhibition · theatrical · immersive
surround
Enclose on every side
hi-fi · mixing · amplification · equalization · loudness · 5.1 · encoding · decoding · soundtrack · speaker
codec
Data compression algorithm
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- licensingGranting official permission
standard · format · specification · encoder · decoder · processor · chip · firmware · integration · compatibility
trademark
Registered commercial identifier
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- licensingGranting official permission
- certificationAttestation of qualification
Ray · laboratories · enterprise · endorsement · partnership · studio · professional · industry · standard · premium
- audio systemssurround sound, spatial audio, stereo, multichannel, 5.1
- Film Soundsound design, sound editing, sound mixing, Foley, ADR
- home theaterprojector, home cinema, screen, speakers, soundbar
- Post-productionediting, editor, color grading, film editor, color correction
- compressioncompress, compression, compressor, compressing, compact
- tape playerscassette deck, cassette player, tape deck, boombox, boom box
Dolbymono
Single, as prefix
lo-fi · tape hiss · noise · distortion · silent film
- Dolby DigitalAudio compression codec
- Dolby AtmosObject-based surround audio format
- Dolby VisionProprietary HDR video format