Harris Corporation announced that its award-winning Leitch X75 Multitrack Converter Synchronizer has been included in the Dolby E Partner program. The X75 synchronizer is the latest in a series of Harrias products that have qualified for the Dolby Laboratories program, among which are also the Videoteck TVM series of audio and video signal analyzers with integral LCD monitor; the multi-format Videotecl VTM series; and the Videotek RS-12AES router switcher.
"With growing demand for high-definition content, broadcasters seek to provide consumers with the highest possible quality of experience, including 5.1 audio channel with HD video. Dolby E technology enables broadcasters to deliver multi-channel audio in the traditional two-channel space, making it an unparalleled transition," said Jeff Nelson, Broadcast Channel Manager, Dolby Labs. "We are pleased to welcome the Leitch X75 as the latest product that meets the requirements of the Dolby E Partner Program and provide broadcasters with the tools they need to transition to the HD world."
Dolby E is an audio format that allows professional broadcast teams to conveniently manipulate multichannel audio and metadata. Products included in the Dolby E Partener Program are tested to confirm appropriate Dolby E decoding. The program is open to manufacturers of products that incorporate Dolby Cat modules. No. 552 or Cat. No. 558, or that are also compatible with Dobly E encoded audio. In addition to supporting manufacturers, the program provides broadcasters and system designers with useful and helpful information about Dolby E compatibility as they make equipment purchasing decisions.
By adding Dolby E qualified support to the already versatile X75, we enhance our support for multi-channel audio for surround sound and multi-language production," said Tim Thorsteinson, president of the Leitch Business Unit, Harris Broadcast Communications. "This is of growing significance as the delivery of high-definition content becomes increasingly relevant, and the collateral demand for surround sound in home theater environments continues to grow.
