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Journal Article

An Audio Noise Reduction System

Authors: Dolby, Ray

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 15 · Issue 4 · pp. 383–388 · October 1967

Abstract

A noise reduction system which is suitable for use with high-quality audio recording or transmission channels is described. A special signal component, derived from four band-splitting filters and low-level compressors, is combined with the incoming signal during recording or sending. During reproduction, the additional component is removed in a complementary way; and noises acquired in the channel are attenuated in the process. Practical features of the system include: 10 dB (unweighted) noise reduction; imperceptibility of signal-modulated noise effects; level frequency response (overall); accuracy of reproduced signal dynamics; low distortion; low internal noise level; and stability of characters.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
383–388
Publication date
October 6, 1967
Affiliation
Dolby Laboratories, London, England (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article