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Product description SurCode for Dolby E Master Suite 5 from Minnetonka offers a complete Dolby E workflow with a fully licensed and certified file-based software plug-in encoder, a file-based/real-time decoder for Dolby E on Pro Tools, Media Composer Family 6 or 7, Final Cut Pro Export Plug-in (Final Cut 6 or 7), VST, and a decoder for Adobe Creative Cloud.
Also included are Stream Player, Dolby Media Meter 2, Dolby Media Emulator, WavFileAnalyze, and SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II. The bundle requires an iLok (not included) and iLok.com account. - SurCode for Dolby E Encoder - Plug-In Encoder SurCode for Dolby E Encoder from Minnetonka is a fully licensed and certified file-based software plug-in encoder for Dolby E, for use with Pro Tools and VST compliant applications. The plug-in encodes Dolby E files from discrete PCM files, and is the perfect way to integrate Dolby E into existing workflows on different audio workstations, in different studios, and in various formats. The Dolby E Encoder provides encoding of up to 8 channels of audio, with a variety of user selectable program configurations. These range from 5.1 and stereo, to 4 independent stereo or 8 mono channels. It also includes full input of Dolby E and program metadata, all via a simple user interface. When used with Pro Tools, the plug-in appears in the AudioSuite menu and will encode audio in sync with the Pro Tools timeline. Encoding is as simple as selecting a file or part of a file, going to the AudioSuite menu and selecting the encoder, entering the required metadata, and hitting encode. Note: iLok required if one is not already on the system.
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- Pro Tools AudioSuite plug-in for both Mac and Windows based systems
- VST plug-in for Mac and Windows based systems
- Faster than real-time encoding
- Writes Dolby E WAV (two-mono or stereo) files and supports all Dolby metadata
- Full Metadata management
- Input frame rates - 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps
- Supports all Dolby E encoder program configurations including 5.1 + 2
- Dolby E bit depth 20- or 16-bit
- Flexible channel routing, per-program configuration
- Display and update Dolby E and per-program metadata
- Uses plug-in templates as presets
- DBMD import - browse or drag and drop DBMD WAV
- XML import - browse or drag and drop XML file
- New in Version 1.6
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- Added Frame Offset control - no offset, +/-1 frame, +/-2 frames
- Fixed VST Windows keystroke support (for entering Program Description Text)
- Added option to allow the host selection start sample (and/or the session start in AudioSuite) to be the Dolby E Timecode start time
- VST pre-roll negative sample number fix
- Frame Offset is recorded in the Coding History section of the BWF bext chunk in accordance with EBU technical recommendation R98-1999
- AudioSuite encode with region button text changed
- Serial port metadata input now supported
- Timecode Enable setting now correctly stored in saved sessions or settings files
- SurCode for Dolby E Decoder - Plug-In Decoder SurCode for Dolby E Decoder from Minnetonka is a plug-in that offers the unique ability to decode Dolby E files back to discrete PCM data in a convenient software plug-in format. The plug-in is the perfect way to integrate Dolby E into existing workflows on different audio workstations, in different studios and in various formats. The Dolby E decoder plug-in appears in the insert chain on a Pro Tools channel strip with all other RTAS plug-ins, and will decode the audio in sync with the Pro Tools timeline. This method is far more time conserving than using external hardware. It's as simple as dropping the decoder into your Pro Tools mixer and selecting a Dolby E file. In a single pass, you can decode all 8 channels of a Dolby E stream. As a complete standalone solution, AudioTools AWE offers unparalleled flexibility with a streamlined workflow that can decode one, hundreds, or even thousands of Dolby E Files in one pass. Dropping a file into the "Hot Folder" will instantly decode the file, and allow for processing through a choice of AWE or VST plug-ins, or external processors, and could even re-encode to Dolby Digital automatically. While the Pro Tools plug-in allows integrated access to Dolby E files, the AudioTools AWE plug-in has been designed to offload and automate workflow from the DAW. Note: iLok required if one is not present on the system.
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- Use the decoder as a real-time Dolby E stream player for quality control
- Input file - Dolby E, DDE or WAV file format
- Input frame rates -30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976 fps
- Up to 8 output channels, with individual channel mute/solo enabled, and with easy bounce-to-disk
- Peak and RMS metering
- Supports all Dolby E program configurations
- Dolby E bit depth - 24-, 20- or 16-bit
- Flexible channel routing, with per-program configuration
- Supports and displays Dolby E Metadata
- Synchronizing with the host time line allow the decoded files to stay in sync
- New in Version 1.6
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- New channel routing preset control
- Serial port metadata output
- Automatically audition Dolby E programs without having to reconfigure your I/O
- Decode from track and decode from live input feature for ProTools, Pyramix and Nuendo
- Automatically convert a Pro Tools channel from stereo to 5.1 or 7.1 format
- Auto-detect Dolby E input channels when decoding from a track or live input
- View Decode errors as they occur in real-time
- SurCode for Dolby E Stream Player - Plug-In Decoder The SurCode for Dolby E Stream Player from Minnetonka is a plug-in that delivers real-time decoding capability for all of the post-production participants, even when they are only equipped for stereo. The plug-in automatically decodes Dolby E and performs a real-time downmix to stereo using Dolby E metadata parameters. As a complement to a complete Dolby E workflow, or a low cost quality control solution for the production chain, the player easily integrates the Dolby E format into existing workflows across platforms and applications, providing more choice for video post production professionals. The plug-in is a problem solver for broadcasters, contractors, second units, location crews and anyone who needs to incorporate Dolby E into their workflow without the bulk and expense of full surround. Supported Platforms and Formats:
- Media Composer 5 (Mac/Windows)
- Pro Tools RTAS (Mac/Windows)
- VST (Mac/Windows)
- AudioTools AWE (Mac)
Note: iLok required if one is not present on the system. - Real-time decoding of a Dolby E file and Dolby E live input stream (host dependent)
- Real-time downmixing of 5.1 to stereo
- Downmix parameters taken directly from Dolby E metadata for a true emulation
- Real-time program selection during playback
- Adjustable downmix headroom control
- Full Dolby E metadata display
- Export metadata to XML or text file
- RTAS (Media Composer and Pro Tools), VST (Nuendo, Pyramix, Fairlight and Sequoia), Audio Units, Final Cut Pro, and AudioTools AWE
- Dolby Media Meter 2 The Minnetonka Audio Dolby Media Meter 2 Software is designed to measure loudness in program material for media, broadcast, cinema trailers, games, and VOD. Industry standards require that the audio levels of program material fall within defined ranges, which in turn requires tools that can accurately measure loudness. The software is adapted from the Dolby DP600 Program Optimizer and complies with ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R-128 loudness measurement specifications.
The software includes a dialogue intelligence feature which automatically detects speech in audio and measures loudness where dialogue occurs. You can also select different ways of measuring loudness depending upon the application, such as true peak, Leq(A), and Leq(m) for commercials and movie trailers. The software features real-time graphing, level meters, a user-selectable peak limiter, and warning settings for when loudness exceeds a user-defined threshold.
The software runs as a stand-alone application on both Mac and Windows and as a plug-in with Pro Tools AudioSuite, Pro Tools RTAS, VST, and AU on Mac. All of these versions of the software can generate a log file for the loudness measurements. The stand-alone version can process audio faster than real-time depending upon hardware requirements, which is useful when mastering optical media and in broadcast, production, and postproduction quality control applications. As a plug-in, the software can simultaneously display long-term and short-term loudness levels while mixing. The software supports Dolby E, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and PCM file formats. - Dolby Media Emulator for Metadata Authoring The Dolby Media Emulator from Minnetonka is an RTAS and VST compatible plug-in that provides real-time emulation of multiple Dolby broadcast formats and metadata authoring. It can emulate Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby E, and HE-AAC. The plug-in also allows you to determine and set dialog normalization. Its loudness meter supports ITU-R BS.1770-1, ITU-R BS.1770-2 as well as EBU R128.
Please note: This product is an electronic download and requires an iLok for its license. - Mastering, Metadata Authoring, & Broadcasting
- You can configure and control the monitoring environment and evaluate metadata parameters for postproduction, DVD and DTV facilities that master, author, or broadcast program material with Dolby surround sound audio. Dolby Media Emulator runs as an Avid RTAS plug-in, and as a VST plug-in for popular programs such as Nuendo, Pyramix and Sequoia
- Capabilities
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- Monitor in real time exactly what your customer ultimately hears
- Evaluate metadata that has been created throughout the production, postproduction, and distribution process
- Determine the dialogue normalization (dialnorm) value using Loudness algorithm with the included meter
- Decode using the Dolby Pro Logic II family of matrix surround sound technologies to allow proper monitoring of Lt/Rt sources and downmixes from all other sources
- Dolby E WaveFileAnalyzer Dolby E WavFileAnalyzerfrom Minnetonka is standalone software that provides automated content verification for stored media files, and is designed for use by broadcasters, content and service providers, allowing them to analyze the audio content along with the container. The software performs conformance and quality analysis, as well as a range of customized checks for Dolby E, including splitting and reassembling Broadcast WAV files, file header chunk analysis, SMPTE 337M, and peaks for each input file. Dolby E WavFileAnalyzer improves the efficiency of the QC process within the content management workflow, and ensures that content verification is thorough and consistent. Note: This product requires an iLok if one is not already present on the system.
- Chunk analysis (all fields) BWF or RF64 Files:
- RIFF, RF64, ds64, fmt ,data, dbmd, BEXT, and LIST
- Checks the name and size of any other chunk
SMPTE 337M analysis: - Checks SMPTE 337M Pa, Pb, Pc, Pd spacing all along the file
- Checks SMPTE 337M alignment with video
- Checks SMPTE 337M quantification
- Checks SMPTE 337M video format (PAL or NTSC)
- Checks duration
Peak detection: - Check peaks over -3dBFS in stereo and multi-mono WAV files
- Processing Options:
- BWF file to mono WAVs
- Mono WAVs to BWF
- SMPTE alignment
- 3 Level Log generation
- Information (INFO)
- Warnings (WARN)
- Errors (ERROR)
- Compliant 16-, 24- and 32-bits
In the Box Bundle Items SurCode for Dolby E Encoder - Plug-In Encoder dfecqzcqsuwetrecxfrvtfbeccrzscf SurCode for Dolby E Decoder - Plug-In Decoder SurCode for Dolby E Stream Player - Plug-In Decoder Dolby Media Meter 2 Dolby Media Emulator for Metadata Authoring Dolby E WaveFileAnalyzer
Also Includes - SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II v3
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Technical parameters - SurCode for Dolby E Encoder - Plug-In Encoder
| System Requirements | Pro Tools 7.4 or higher AudioSuite plug-in under Mac OS X or Windows XP/Vista
Qualified VST 2.4 surround host under Mac OS 10.4 or higher or Windows XP/ Vista
Pace iLok USB Smart Key (not included)
Internet access for plug-in authorization | - SurCode for Dolby E Decoder - Plug-In Decoder
| System Requirements | Pro Tools RTAS plug-in running Pro Tools 7.4 HD or higher under Mac OS X, Windows XP or Vista
Pro Tools 8 HD or PT 8 LE with Complete Production Toolkit under Mac OS X, Windows XP or Vista
Qualified VST 2.4 surround-capable host
Minnetonka AudioTools AWE
Pace iLok USB Smart Key (not included)
Internet access for plug-in authorization | - SurCode for Dolby E Stream Player - Plug-In Decoder
| System Requirements | Mac OS X, Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit): Media Composer 5 or Pro Tools RTAS plug-in running Pro Tools 7.4 HD or higher
Mac OS X: Media Composer 5 or PT 8 HD or PT 8 LE
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit): qualified VST 2.4 host
Pace iLok USB Smart Key (not included)
Internet access for plug-in authorization | - Dolby Media Meter 2
| System Requirements | iLok USB Smart Key & www.ilok.com account
2 GHz processor, multi-core or multiprocessor CPU recommended
2 GB RAM minimum
100 MB free disk space required for installation
Apple Mac running Mac OS 10.5.6, 10.6.7, 10.6.8 or 10.7
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Win 7
Avid - [buffer size ≥ 512 samples]
Pro Tools 10.1
Pro Tools HD 7.4, 8.1 and 9.0.6
Pro Tools LE 8.0.4
Pro Tools MP 9.0.5
NewsCutter ≥ 10, Media Composer & Symphony ≥ 6 VST
Qualified 32-bit VST 2.4 surround-capable host; Nuendo ≥ 4, Sequoia 11 & 12, Pyramix 7.1 | - Dolby Media Emulator for Metadata Authoring
| System Requirements | Windows:
CPU: 2 GHz processor, multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Hard Drive Space: 100 MB free
OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7
Mac
CPU: 2 GHz processor, multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Hard Drive Space: 100 MB free
OS: OS X 10.5.6, 10.6.7-8, or 10.7 | | Compatibility | Avid:
Pro Tools HD 7.4, 8.1, 9.0.5, and 10
Pro Tools LE 8.0.4 and MP 9.0.5 (buffer size ≥ 512 samples)
NewsCutter ≥10, Media Composer & Symphony ≥6
VST:
Qualified VST 2.4 surround-capable host; Nuendo ≥4, Sequoia 11 & 12, Pyramix 7.1 | - Dolby E WaveFileAnalyzer
| System Requirements | Computer running under Windows XP or Vista |
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