NHK inaugurated the world's first direct broadcast satellite service in May, 1984. In this service, the PCM digital system is combined with Mode A and Mode B to be used in transmitting sound to the audience via the direct broadcast satellite. Mode B in particular is designed for transmitting high-quality sound. Mode B has an audio bandwidth of 20 kHz with a dynamic range of more than 90 dB. Sound transmitted using this system very closely approximates live performances. It captures the impressive and appealing nature of live sound across a wide volume range, from pianissimo to fortissimo. We would like to report on the results of our research on mixing and transmitting techniques which were developed for effectively utilizing this medium.:

Author: Sakakibara, Mitsuhiro
Affiliation: NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Tokyo, Japan
AES Conference: 3rd International Conference: The Present and Future of Digital Audio (June 1985)
Paper Number: 3-013
Publication Date: June 1, 1985 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Digital Audio
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