This paper presents the 'Direct Stream Digital' system which has applications in archiving, improved CD quality and Audio for New Media. DSD involves the direct recording of the one-bit output of a delta/sigma-type analogue-to-digital converter. A dynamic range of more than 120dB to 20kHz is provided, with a frequency response from DC to over 100kHz. A simple, very general, discussion of the information requirements of audio transmission is followed by a discussion of the role of DSD in the audio chain including archiving, production and distribution.

Authors: Horikawa, Norikazu; Eastty, Peter
Affiliations: Sony Corporation, Tokyo, Japan ; Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe, UK(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Conference: UK 11th Conference: Audio for New Media (ANM) (March 1996)
Paper Number: ANM-05
Publication Date: March 1, 1996 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Audio for New Media
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