Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 8: Non-linear PCM bitstreams according to the Windows Media Audio (WMA) Professional format

specifies the method for the digital audio interface specified in IEC 60958 to convey non-linear PCM bitstreams encoded in accordance with the WMA Professional format.

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Published
Publication Date
24-Oct-2006
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
31-Dec-2006
Completion Date
25-Oct-2006
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IEC 61937-8:2006 - Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 8: Non-linear PCM bitstreams according to the Windows Media Audio (WMA) Professional format
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INTERNATIONAL IEC


STANDARD 61937-8



First edition
2006-10

Digital Audio –
Interface for non-linear PCM encoded
audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 –
Part 8:
Non-linear PCM bitstreams according to the
Windows Media Audio (WMA) Professional format
Reference number
IEC 61937-8:2006(E)

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INTERNATIONAL IEC


STANDARD 61937-8





First edition
2006-10


Digital Audio –
Interface for non-linear PCM encoded
audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 –
Part 8:
Non-linear PCM bitstreams according to the
Windows Media Audio (WMA) Professional format
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

1 Scope.5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations .5
3.1 Terms and definitions .5
3.2 Abbreviations .5
3.3 Presentation convention .5
4 Mapping of the audio bitstream on to IEC 61937 .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 Windows Media Audio Professional burst-info .6
5 Format of WMA Professional data-burst .6
5.1 General .6
5.2 Pause data-burst.7
5.3 Audio data-bursts .
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