SurCode for Dolby E the first file base Dolby E solution

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Minnetonka Audio Software, Inc. is shipping SurCode™ for Dolby® E Encoder as either a single encoder plug-in or as a bundle with SurCode for Dolby E Decoder. In celebration we are offering our Dolby E toolkit at and SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II at savings of over $2,000. SurCode for Dolby® E brings the Dolby E standard to your workstation as the first complete Dolby E file-based toolkit for quick processing and management of file-based Dolby E assets and metadata in your digital audio workstation or computer.

SurCode for Dolby E Encoder provides encoding of up to eight channels of audio, with a variety of user selectable program types. These range from 5.1 and stereo to four independent stereo or eight mono channels – all including Dolby E and program metadata via a simple user interface. SurCode for Dolby E seamlessly integrates with your workstation such as ProTools, AudioTools AWE and VST qualified surround hosts. A future release will include a stand-alone version for both Mac and PC operating systems.

All flavors of SurCode for Dolby E Encoder are included with a single license. SurCode for Dolby E Encoder retails for $3,495, but is also part of a suite that includes both SurCode for Dolby E Encoder and Decoder for $5,995. In celebration of certification and for a limited time, the SurCode for Dolby E suite SurCode for Dolby E is being offered a the special price of $4,499 and includes SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II RTAS Free timed trials are available at http://minnetonkaaudio.com/


Dolby™ E is the industry standard method for transporting multichannel digital audio. SurCode for Dolby E brings the Dolby E standard to your workstation as the first complete Dolby E file-based tool kit. SurCode for Dolby E is a complete Dolby E Encoder and Decoder application suite for quick processing and management of file-based Dolby E assets and metadata in your digital audio workstation or computer.

• • Ease of Integration -Structured Workflow - Increased Productivity
  • Faster than real-time use
  • Flexible license handling

SurCode for Dolby E contains Encoder and Decoder plug–ins for Pro Tools, AudioTools AWE plus VST versions for qualified surround–capable workstation such as Nuendo, Pyramix, Fairlight or Sequoia. It also includes a stand–alone version so you have complete flexibility to work in your DAW, on a separate computer or, in conjunction with existing hardware and traditional gear.

• • Plug-in & Standalone
  • Macintosh and Windows
  • Plug-ins for Pro Tools RTAS and AudioSuite
  • VST and AudioTools AWE

Complete Metadata Management:
SurCode for Dolby E generates and preserves all Dolby metadata. This gives broadcast professionals the ability to control downmix, dialog level and other essential metadata. SurCode for Dolby E imports and exports metadata as:

o DBMD - Write Dolby Media Data chunk into WAV file - Text file

• • XML file - Minnetonka Audio defined XML format

To lean more about Dolby’s Metadata standards, please click here.
Fully Certified: As with all members of the SurCode family, SurCode for Dolby E is fully certified and licensed. This ensures complete interoperability across platforms and across the globe.
Easy, Flexible Workflow - Encode or Decode to Dolby E as a file or to and from tape