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VMAF-E

Rethinking Video Quality for Live and On-Demand.
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MainConcept Easy Video API (EVA)

Control hardware and software codecs through a single API.
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CMAF: Low-Latency at Scale

Watching live event is all about the moment. Delays can be frustrating. This paper introduces the options, highlighting what sets CMAF apart.
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Dolby Digital Plugins for FFmpeg

The only Dolby approved AC-3 and E-AC-3 audio plugins for FFmpeg
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Enable the industry-leading surround audio experience in FFmpeg workflows

The Dolby Digital Plugins enable content producers and broadcasters to seamlessly process Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Digital Plus (EAC-3) audio technologies directly within an FFmpeg workflow. Developed from the MainConcept Dolby Digital Plus Pro SDK, the plugin is offered as both an encoder and a decoder.

 

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Easy to integrate
Drop Dolby Digital’s AC-3 and E-AC-3 audio software encoder and decoder into new or existing FFmpeg environments.
Dolby approved
The first officially approved and Dolby-certified plugins for FFmpeg workflows and usage.
OTT & Broadcast format support
Encoding and decoding for OTT-compliant streaming use cases like MPEG-DASH and HLS, as well as broadcast.
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Features

  • Use MainConcept’s Dolby Digital Plus Pro software decoder natively in FFmpeg
  • Officially authorized and certified by Dolby
  • Broadcast quality AC-3 and E-AC-3 playback support
  • Support for 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz sample rates in the decoder
  • Decoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
  • Seamlessly integrates with other MainConcept Video Decoder Plugins for FFmpeg but also with FFmpeg’s built-in video decoders and demultiplexers
  • Simple plug-in approach for fast integration into existing FFmpeg workflows 
  • On-premises or cloud deployment
  • 3rd-party patent royalties covered by MainConcept for the Dolby Digital Plus Pro Decoder Plugin for FFmpeg
  • Windows and Linux x86 support
  • Use MainConcept’s Dolby Digital Plus Pro software encoder natively in FFmpeg
  • Officially authorized and certified by Dolby
  • Broadcast quality AC-3 and E-AC-3 support
  • Supports output bit rates from 0.032 to 6.144 Mbit/s
  • Support for 48000 Hz sample rate in the encoder
  • Encoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
  • Pass encoding parameters via ready-to-use MainConcept config files or via command-line
  • Supports all options and parameters from the Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Low Level SDK library
  • Seamlessly integrates with other MainConcept Video Encoder Plugins for FFmpeg but also with FFmpeg’s built-in video encoders and multiplexers
  • Simple plug-in approach for fast integration into existing FFmpeg environments
  • Live and VOD workflows
  • On-premises or cloud deployment
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Options to try and buy

FULL LICENSE
Ready to work with Dolby in FFmpeg today? Contact sales to get started.
30-DAY LICENSE
Fully functional 30-day license for testing with no audio restrictions. Buy trial.

FREE DEMO - valid for 30-days from activation, includes audio restrictions. Contact us to apply.

TRIAL LICENSE

Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Plugin

$29 (trial license1)
  • AC-3 and E-AC-3 encoding support in FFmpeg
  • Officially approved by Dolby
  • Supports output bit rates from 0.032 to 6.144 Mbit/s
  • Support for 48000 Hz sample rate
  • Encoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
  • Available for Windows and Linux x86
  • For non-commercial use (no VM usage)
  • 30-day trial license w/o restrictions2

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept Dolby Digital Plus Pro.

Contact sales to purchase the full version

1. Refunded upon purchase of full version
2. For a no-cost option, register for the free 30-day demo which includes output restrictions.
Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Decoder Plugin

$29 (trial license1)
  • AC-3 and E-AC-3 decoding support in FFmpeg
  • Officially approved by Dolby
  • Support for 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz sample rates
  • Decoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
  • Available for Windows and Linux x86
  • For non-commercial use (no VM usage)
  • 30-day trial license w/o restrictions2

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept Dolby Digital Plus Pro.

Contact sales to purchase the full version

1. Refunded upon purchase of full version
2. For a no-cost option, register for the free 30-day demo which includes output restrictions.

30-day Free Demo

All fields are mandatory. It may take up to two business days to receive an email with the link to the evaluation version and a unique 30-days activation key to unlock it.

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