Dolby Digital Live is a real-time encoding technology which converts audio signals into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through a home theater system via a single digital connection.

Using this technology, users can enjoy PC-based audio entertainment in thrilling surround sound through Dolby-equipped A/V receivers or other devices. PC-users simply connect a single digital cable (such as S/PDIF or optical cable) directly to the home theater system, thus eliminating the confusion and hassle of multiple cables and ensuring the quality of the audio signal.

Additionally, PCs featuring Dolby Digital Live technology enable PC gamers to enjoy realistic and exciting Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround effects during interactive game play by reproducing the audio cues and effects to correspond with the onscreen action.

"With Dolby Digital Live technology and Intel Audio Studio, we give our customers the ability to unleash the full surround sound potential of Intel High Definition Audio," said Joel Christensen, Director of Marketing, Intel Desktop Board Operations. "We are transforming how people think about their PC; it¹s a whole new experience in surround sound."