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AC-3 — Dolby Digital
The clip as AC-3 (Dolby Digital) — the multichannel codec used in DVD/broadcast. Rendered here in stereo; for testing AC-3 decoding and conversion.
Rendered preview of the ac3 file (71 KB). Download above for the original.
Specifications
- Source
- 3 s A-major triad, 44.1 kHz stereo
- Codec
- AC-3 (Dolby Digital)
- Lossless
- false
What is a .ac3 file?
AC-3 (Dolby Digital) is a lossy multichannel audio codec designed for surround sound, supporting up to 5.1 channels. It is standard for DVDs, digital broadcast, and home-theater audio tracks. Raw AC-3 files carry the encoded surround bitstream directly.
How to use this file
Use an example AC-3 file to test surround-sound decoding, channel-layout handling, and media pipelines that demux or pass through Dolby Digital tracks.
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