SoundCode

Mastering-quality
surround encoding and decoding

System Requirements

  • Digidesign approved Macintosh or Windows-based system running Pro Tools 6.9 or later (DTS-HD is not yet Mac Intel capable)
  • Pro Tools HD/LE/M-Powered for AudioSuite surround encoding
  • Pro Tools HD/LE/M-Powered for real-time RTAS surround decoding for DTS and DTS-HD
  • Pro Tools HD for real-time surround decoding for Dolby Digital
  • Pro Tools LE for real-time RTAS stereo decoding or SPDIF bitstream out (for use with external decoder)
  • iLok USB Smart Key and internet access to authorize

High-performance Encoding

  • Tight integration within the Pro Tools environment
  • AudioSuite faster-than-real-time encoding
  • Punch In/Out feature saves time when fixing the mix of an existing encode file
  • Extensive metadata control
  • 5.1 channel, 48 kHz Dolby Digital encoding
  • 6.1 channel, 48 kHz DTS encoding
  • 96 kHz / 24-bit DTS encoding
  • Timecode support (Dolby Digital only)

High-performance Decoding

  • Sample Accurate Direct File Decode (DTS and DTS-HD only at this time)
  • AudioSuite faster-than-real-time decoding
  • Decode synchronized to Pro Tools timeline and video playback
  • Live bitstream decoding from external DVD player (DTS and Dolby Digital only)
  • Extensive metadata display
  • Output level metering
  • CRC error and dynamic range compression display (Dolby Digital only)

Pro Tools LE/M-Powered Solutions

  • Use Pro Tools LE/M-Powered for offline, low-cost encoding workstation.
  • AudioSuite encoding of surround material imported into mono tracks.
  • Realtime surround decoding using auxiliary output stems (DTS and DTS-HD only)
  • AudioSuite decoding of surround material to mono tracks.
  • Realtime bitstream out SPDIF connection to external home theater decoder for real-time decoding
  • Learn more about SoundCode for Dolby Digital compatibility with Pro Tools LE/M-Powered
  • Learn more about SoundCode for DTS compatibility with Pro Tools LE/M-Powered

Reference Disk Solutions

  • Learn more about how SoundCode can be used with DVD and CD burning applications to take your surround mix outside the studio.