Harris Corporation announced that its award-winning Leitch X75T M-PATH Multiple Path Up/Down/Cross Converter Synchronizer is now included in the DolbyR E Partner Program. The X75 synchronizer is the latest in a number of Harris products that have qualified for the Dolby Laboratories program, including the VideotekR TVM series of video and audio signal analyzers with integral LCD display; the Videotek VTM SeriesT of multi-format, on-screen monitors; and the Videotek RS-12AES routing switcher.
“With the demand for high-definition content on the rise, broadcasters are looking to provide consumers with the highest quality experience possible, which includes 5.1 channel audio with HD video. Dolby E technology enables broadcasters to deliver multichannel audio in the space of two traditional channels, making it a seamless transition,” said Jeff Nelson, broadcast channel manager, Dolby Laboratories. “We are pleased to welcome the Leitch X75T as the latest product to meet the requirements of the Dolby E Partner Program and offer broadcasters the tools they need to transition to the HD world.”
Dolby E is an audio format that enables professional broadcast equipment to handle multichannel audio and metadata conveniently. Products included in the Dolby E Partner Program undergo testing to confirm proper Dolby E decoding. The program is open to manufacturers of products that incorporate the Dolby Cat. No. 552 or Cat. No. 558 modules, or that are otherwise compatible with Dolby E encoded audio. In addition to supporting manufacturers, the program provides broadcasters and system designers with accurate and helpful information about Dolby E compatibility as they make equipment-purchase decisions.
“Adding qualified Dolby E support to the already versatile X75T enhances our support of multiple audio channels for surround sound and multiple-language production,” said Tim Thorsteinson, president for Harris Broadcast Communications Division’s Leitch Business Unit. “This is of growing significance worldwide as high-definition content delivery becomes more and more prevalent, and consumer demand for accompanying surround sound in home theater environments continues to grow.”