History of Surround Sound (2)

• Dolby Stereo (1970s)

  • Optical Soundtrack Recording
  • Four channels on two
  • Used quadraphonic technique

• Ambisonics (1970s)

• Dolby Surround for Home Theaters (1982)

• Dolby Digital Sound (late 1980s)

  • 5.1 channels

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