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Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio for Windows 10
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation announced today that Dolby Audio is selected to be a part of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and will be natively supported by the new Microsoft Edge browser for the playback of web-based content as well as accessible by third-party Windows Store apps.
Users of Microsoft Windows 10 PCs and tablets will enjoy Dolby quality audio experiences through Windows entertainment apps and through Microsoft Edge.
Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital Plus) will be available in x86 Windows 10 PCs and tablets for playback of movies, TV shows, and videos with crisp, clear dialogue and greater detail of sounds. Windows 7 and 8 users may upgrade to Windows 10 for free and continue to experience Dolby quality audio consistently across headphones, built-in PC and tablet speakers, or connected home theater systems. Microsoft Edge will be the first browser to leverage the Dolby Digital Plus decoder on the Windows 10 operating system, enabling online content providers to enrich the entertainment experiences of millions of Internet users globally with Dolby Audio.
"We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Microsoft and share in the commitment to providing the best entertainment experiences possible to consumers across a wide range of devices in the Windows 10 ecosystem," said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. "With the launch of Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge in nearly 200 countries, Dolby and Microsoft will enable better user experiences with high-quality audio that is robust, consistent, and at a scale necessary for the large Windows ecosystem."
"At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering the richest, most immersive, entertainment experiences with Windows 10," said David Treadwell, Corporate Vice President, Operating Systems Group, Microsoft. "With Dolby Audio incorporated into the Windows 10 platform and Microsoft Edge, content providers will be able to deliver their content with superior sound in Dolby Audio for a wide range of Windows 10 based PCs and tablets."
More information on Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge can be found on Dolby.com/pc and Microsoft.com.
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#5082103 Posted on: 05/27/2015 09:28 PM
This will apply mostly for not-movies. MPC-HC does the job really well, but these Dolby features will be system-wide and available for all the developers to use in any app they want, which is great.
Not really sure about the impact of all this as we can install software like LAV or MPC-HC. I guess mobile users will benefit the most.
This will apply mostly for not-movies. MPC-HC does the job really well, but these Dolby features will be system-wide and available for all the developers to use in any app they want, which is great.
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#5082555 Posted on: 05/28/2015 09:22 AM
Will i need a dedicated sound card to enjoy this new feature?
My motherboard spec. states: "7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec)"
Will i need a dedicated sound card to enjoy this new feature?
My motherboard spec. states: "7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec)"
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#5082927 Posted on: 05/28/2015 06:40 PM
You should be fine once you have a suitable cable to carry the 8 channels of 7.1 audio from your motherboard to a suitable amp (that has 7.1 analog inputs, not all newer AV Receiver type amps have these any more, relying on HDMI instead). Same kinda cable I had to buy years back for my now rather old Sound Blaster XFi Gamer Pro.
Personally I am using the HDMI output on my GFx card to carry the 7.1 audio to my AV Receiver
You should be fine once you have a suitable cable to carry the 8 channels of 7.1 audio from your motherboard to a suitable amp (that has 7.1 analog inputs, not all newer AV Receiver type amps have these any more, relying on HDMI instead). Same kinda cable I had to buy years back for my now rather old Sound Blaster XFi Gamer Pro.
Personally I am using the HDMI output on my GFx card to carry the 7.1 audio to my AV Receiver
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#5083672 Posted on: 05/29/2015 02:44 PM
but then I mine only has 5.1 analog, but then 7.1 virtual......
dont know if mine can do 7.1 over digital or hdmi though..I need to test this someday
but then I mine only has 5.1 analog, but then 7.1 virtual......
dont know if mine can do 7.1 over digital or hdmi though..I need to test this someday
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Not really sure about the impact of all this as we can install software like LAV or MPC-HC. I guess mobile users will benefit the most.