Bitstream Audio is a crucial element in home theater audio
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What Is Bitstream?
Bitstreams are used in computer, networking, and audio applications.
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How Does Bitstream Work?
A home theater receiver or AV processor detects the encoded surround format sent to it.
The receiver/AV processor then decodes the information based on instructions provided in the bitstream signal.
Post-processing and converting the signal to analog form amplifies and sends the audio to the speakers.
The audio is then encoded as digital bits in the chosen format and according to the format’s rules.
A bitstream can also be sent wirelessly via an antenna or home data pipe.
