DTS

DTS is a multichannel audio compression format developed by DTS, Inc., a company founded by Terry Beard and Jon Kirchner. It is similar to Dolby Digital, a competing format developed by Dolby Laboratories, and is used in a variety of applications, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and Blu-ray Disc. DTS is also used in cinema and home theater systems, and is supported by companies such as Sony, Microsoft, and Intel. The format has been used in a number of notable films, including Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which were all mixed and mastered at Skywalker Sound.

Introduction to DTS

DTS is a lossy audio compression format that uses a combination of psychoacoustic modeling and transform coding to reduce the amount of data required to represent an audio signal. This allows for multiple channels of audio to be stored on a single DVD-Video disc, making it possible to create immersive surround sound experiences for home theater systems. The format is supported by a number of companies, including Denon, Onkyo, and Yamaha, which manufacture AV receivers and other audio equipment. DTS is also used in video games, such as Halo and Grand Theft Auto, which are developed by companies like Bungie and Rockstar Games.

History of DTS

The development of DTS began in the early 1990s, when DTS, Inc. was founded by Terry Beard and Jon Kirchner. The company developed the DTS format in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Steven Spielberg, who was a key supporter of the technology. The first film to use DTS was Jurassic Park, which was released in 1993 and mixed at Universal Studios. The format gained popularity in the late 1990s, with the release of films like The Fifth Element and The Matrix, which were mixed at Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures Entertainment. DTS was also used in concerts and live events, such as Woodstock '94 and Live 8, which were organized by Bob Geldof and Richard Branson.

Technical Specifications

DTS is a flexible format that can support a variety of audio configurations, including 5.1 surround sound and 7.1 surround sound. The format uses a combination of ADPCM and MDCT to compress the audio signal, which allows for high-quality audio at relatively low bitrates. DTS is also capable of supporting high-definition audio formats, such as DTS-HD Master Audio, which is used on Blu-ray Disc and offers lossless compression. The format is supported by a number of audio codecs, including DTS Core, DTS Express, and DTS Neo:6, which are used in AV receivers and other audio equipment manufactured by companies like Pioneer and Harman Kardon.

DTS Applications

DTS is used in a variety of applications, including home theater systems, cinema systems, and video games. The format is also used in concerts and live events, such as Glastonbury Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which are organized by Michael Eavis and Paul Tollett. DTS is supported by a number of companies, including Apple, Google, and Amazon, which use the format in their streaming media services, such as Apple Music and Google Play Music. The format is also used in automotive audio systems, such as those manufactured by Bose and Bang & Olufsen, which are used in Mercedes-Benz and Audi vehicles.

Comparison with Other Formats

DTS is often compared to other audio formats, such as Dolby Digital and AAC. The format offers several advantages over these formats, including higher quality audio and greater flexibility. DTS is also more widely supported than some other formats, such as Dolby TrueHD and LPCM, which are used on Blu-ray Disc and offer lossless compression. However, DTS is not as widely supported as some other formats, such as MP3 and WAV, which are used in portable media players and other devices manufactured by companies like Samsung and SanDisk. The format has been used in a number of notable films, including The Dark Knight and Inception, which were mixed at Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

DTS Variants and Extensions

There are several variants and extensions of the DTS format, including DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X. These formats offer higher quality audio and greater flexibility than the standard DTS format, and are used on Blu-ray Disc and in cinema systems. DTS is also compatible with a number of other formats, including Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, which are used in home theater systems and offer object-based audio. The format has been used in a number of notable films, including Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant, which were mixed at Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox. DTS is supported by a number of companies, including Barco and Dolby Laboratories, which manufacture cinema projectors and other audio equipment. Category:Audio formats