Refers to the measurement (in bits) used to digitally capture a sound wave as PCM
Bit Streams
Compressed, digital data that is used to send/recieve video/audio.
Bit-rate
refers to the amount of bits transferred every second. (Bit Depth) X (Sampling Frequency)
Constant Bit-rate
refers to a bit stream that has the same number of bits transferred every second, regardless of content fluctuation
Core, DTS Core
Refers to DTS Digital Surround
Discrete Channel
An audio channel that is encoded to independently carry data
Downmixing
A process that converts higher channel audio to lesser channel playback. Example: DTS Core automatically downmixes to stereo when played on a stereo-TV
ES
Refers to Extended Surround, which is 6.1 channel audio.
