DTS announced it’s core 5.1-channel surround sound will be the mandatory audio format on all Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs. The optional audio technology, which will also be available for both next generation DVD formats, is cleverly titled DTS-HD and will encompass DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES, and DTS 96/24.

According to the DTS website, “the introduction of DTS-HD will provide manufacturers and content providers with a complete range of DTS-branded technologies, incorporating lossless technology for next generation formats.” Lossless operation basically means the soundtrack will be essentially identical to the master, due to the extra bandwidth and space provided on both the HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs. As for the next-gen DVD player, a DTS decoder will be incorporated into both Blu-ray and HD-DVD.

Michael.G

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