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Conference Paper

Program Production Techniques for High-Quality Sound Broadcasting by Satellite

Authors: Sakakibara, Mitsuhiro

AES Conference: 3rd International Conference: The Present and Future of Digital Audio · Paper 3-013 · June 1985

Abstract

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.:

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 3rd International Conference: The Present and Future of Digital Audio
Paper number
3-013
Publication date
June 6, 1985
Session subject
Digital Audio
Affiliation
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Tokyo, Japan (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper