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H04S

STEREOPHONIC SYSTEMS

Introduced: January 1980

Classification Context

Section:
ELECTRICITY
Class:
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
Subclass:
STEREOPHONIC SYSTEMS

Description

H04S covers the transmission, reception, and processing of stereophonic audio signals, including systems for creating, encoding, and reproducing sound with spatial dimension using multiple channels. This classification encompasses stereophonic microphone techniques, stereo signal encoding and decoding methods, and equipment for stereo broadcasting and reproduction. It includes systems for both analog and digital stereophonic transmission, as well as related technologies for surround sound and spatial audio reproduction.

Scope Notes

Glossary: Stereophonic system stereophonic systems two- or more channel system, e.g. quadraphonic, ambisonic or similar systems | Application references: Circuits or components specially adapted for stereophonic broadcast systems Broadcast systems for the distribution of stereophonic information Circuits or components specially adapted for stereophonic broadcast receiving

Related Keywords

STEREOPHONIC systems

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • H04S 1/00 Two-channel systems
  • H04S 7/00 Indicating arrangements; Control arrangements, e.g. balance control