If you want to deliver 4 channels )even 5.1) on CD it is quite possible, simply encode the tracks using DTS. I have numerous DTS CDs that sound really, really good. And DTS Entertainment released quite a number of DTS-encoded CDs that contained 5.1 soundtracks as well as 2.0 sound.
However, most multi-channel sound is nowadays delivered via either DVD or Bluray discs. I have many, many such discs and the sound quality is quite good. The bluray discs have a very large capacity and can deliver several, lossless 7.1 channel DTS HD-MA and Dolby TruHD soundtracks.
As for multi-channel streaming, because of bandwidth limitations and the fact that many folks do not have big, fat internet connections, this is usually accomplished using Dolby Digital 5.1 which is a lossy compression scheme. It can sound pretty good, but I usually prefer DTS which is also lossy but has a higher bitrate than Dolby Digital.
I know of no portable devices like cell phones and such that are multi-channel capable, but I may be mistaken. You would need to research this some more. However, I doubt that the capability exists because of the limitations of 3G networks which are still prevalent. It may be possible that the newer 4G networks could provide the bandwidth necessary, but I really do not know. Sorry I cannot be of more help here.
Long story, short: if you want to deliver the highest quality multi-channel sound, a physical disc (CD, DVD, or Bluray) is your best best. However you can accomplish it using Dolby Digital like Netflix and others use, but you need to deliver this using a decent internet connection...
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:31:00 PM UTC-4, Kinkie Pink wrote:
-- However, most multi-channel sound is nowadays delivered via either DVD or Bluray discs. I have many, many such discs and the sound quality is quite good. The bluray discs have a very large capacity and can deliver several, lossless 7.1 channel DTS HD-MA and Dolby TruHD soundtracks.
As for multi-channel streaming, because of bandwidth limitations and the fact that many folks do not have big, fat internet connections, this is usually accomplished using Dolby Digital 5.1 which is a lossy compression scheme. It can sound pretty good, but I usually prefer DTS which is also lossy but has a higher bitrate than Dolby Digital.
I know of no portable devices like cell phones and such that are multi-channel capable, but I may be mistaken. You would need to research this some more. However, I doubt that the capability exists because of the limitations of 3G networks which are still prevalent. It may be possible that the newer 4G networks could provide the bandwidth necessary, but I really do not know. Sorry I cannot be of more help here.
Long story, short: if you want to deliver the highest quality multi-channel sound, a physical disc (CD, DVD, or Bluray) is your best best. However you can accomplish it using Dolby Digital like Netflix and others use, but you need to deliver this using a decent internet connection...
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:31:00 PM UTC-4, Kinkie Pink wrote:
Great Community! I am proud to be here with you all. However, I am trying to understand something and am having a very hard time getting information from anyone or even anything on the internet. I am a music producer. I want to deliver my music in a Quadraphonic format to my listeners. My questions are: 1.) Do any of the smartphones, mp3 players, etc. have the ability to stream or play a multichannel music file? From what I've found, they only deliver Stereo sound but there MUST be a way (plugin, app) that can do this? 2.) What medium do I have to use in order to get the music to my listeners? I understand that CD is not an option so I assume that I could do a Quadraphonic mix on DVD and/or Blu Ray? Is that true and are those my only options? I would love to be able to stream music in a 4 channel format but keep hitting a brick wall when trying to get ANY info. on how multi channel audio is being used in todays environments. I appreciate everyone on this page and am looking forward to any insight regarding my questions. I apologize if they are uneducated, but like I stated, I am a newbie when it comes to producing in 4 channel audio.
Respectfully,
--Ivan
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