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SurCode for Dolby E Encoder
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4.1 WAV file format
SurCode for Dolby E Encoder writes the encoded output files as SMPTE 337M .wav files. The
files are normally 24-bit files. You can opt for the output files to be 32-bit.
4.2 Prepend guard band
The SMPTE 337M spec allows for a “guard band” which is a set of empty data points at the
beginning of the file to delay the start of the first frame. Some systems require a guard band for
proper operation.
4.3 Write two mono files
If this is selected, the output will be two mono files. If it is not selected, the output will be one
two-channel interleaved file.
The mono file feature is primarily meant for Pro Tools users, since the Pro Tools region list uses
mono files.
4.4 Use selection start as starting timecode value
If this is selected, SurCode will automatically read the starting time from the waveform selection
of the workstation app, and insert it into the Starting Time of the encoder.
Note: In Nuendo, the selection start time is not copied to the Starting Time until the encoding pro-
cess is started.
4.5 Metadata serial port
SurCode can read metadata through a serial port. This allows it to receive metadata from external
sources such as the Dolby DP570.
The external metadata feature is active whenever a serial port is selected and encoding is not it
progress. It cannot accept external metadata once encoding has started. It is inactive whenever the
selection is “None”.
External metadata will alter the metadata settings in SurCode as they come in. If external meta-
data stops, SurCode will retain the last valid metadata that it received.
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