Fast Dolby E encode & decode
A suite of software tools that makes Dolby E encoding and decoding fast and easy on Mac and Windows. Tape-based and file-based workflows, with realtime monitoring that detects and displays CRC errors for 100% confidence delivery of Dolby E streams.
Mac (Intel only) & Windows · Standalone & AAX · DP600 workflow compatible
Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs are not supported.
Encoder and decoder, end-to-end
A complete pair of tools — sold separately or bundled — covering every step from surround mix to Dolby E deliverable and back again.
Dolby E Encoder
Standalone + Pro Tools AAX AudioSuite
- Faster-than-realtime processing
- 8 tracks · 20+ program configurations
- 5.1 + Stereo, LCRS + Stereo, and more
- 16-bit, 20-bit, and PCM output
- 1 or 2 frame input offset options
- Full Dolby metadata control
Dolby E Decoder
Standalone + Pro Tools AAX
- Faster-than-realtime decoding
- Realtime Dolby E confidence monitoring
- CRC error detection and display
- Realtime file auditioning
- Hot folder batch processing
- Direct File Decode™ technology
- Extensive metadata display
- Standalone app
- AAX Native
- AudioSuite
Tape and file-based workflows
Use it the way your facility actually works — encode to tape, deliver as a file, or carry Dolby metadata alongside the audio.
Tape encoding
Encode 8 tracks of audio to a Dolby E stream and lay it back to digital tape. Faster than real-time so a 30-second spot encodes in seconds.
File-based delivery
Deliver a Dolby E-encoded WAV directly to a video facility. Implement file-based workflows that carry Dolby metadata with the audio.
DP600 compatibility
The file-based workflow integrates with Dolby DP600 deployments — same metadata, same stream format, no manual handoff.
Pro Tools AudioSuite
Drop a Dolby E WAV on a track and apply the decoder plug-in. Or print an encoded Dolby E stream from a surround stem without leaving the session.
Hot folder batches
Drop encoded files into a watched folder and the decoder processes them automatically — handy for high-volume QC and archival workflows.
Realtime confidence monitor
Audition incoming Dolby E streams in real time, with CRC error detection and full metadata display. Catch problems before they ship.
Program configurations
More than 20 supported program configurations across the eight Dolby E channels.
- 5.1 + Stereo
- LCRS + Stereo
- Stereo + Stereo + Stereo + Stereo
- 5.1
- LCRS
- 20+ configurations
Audio formats
- Dolby E 16-bit, 20-bit, PCM
- WAV files (interleaved, SMPTE-ordered)
- Files larger than 2 GB supported
- Film and SMPTE track orders
Metadata
- Full Dolby metadata authoring
- Dialnorm, dynamic range, downmix
- Carry metadata through the workflow
- Extensive decode-side metadata display
How it fits in the session
Encode
Run the standalone encoder or apply the AudioSuite encoder in Pro Tools®. Configure Dolby metadata once and the encoded WAV is ready in seconds.
Deliver
Lay back to digital tape, hand off the encoded WAV as a file deliverable, or feed it into a DP600 pipeline. Same stream, multiple workflows.
Decode & QC
Decode faster than real-time for an offline pass, or run the confidence monitor in real time to catch CRC errors and validate metadata before sign-off.
Buy SoundCode for Dolby E
Perpetual licensing. Bundle the encoder and decoder for $1,000 off, or rent the full suite for a week.
Encoder
- Standalone app
- Pro Tools AAX AudioSuite
- 20+ program configurations
- Perpetual license
Decoder
- Standalone app
- Pro Tools AAX AudioSuite
- Realtime confidence monitor
- Hot folder batch processing
Bundle
- Encoder + Decoder
- Everything in both tiers
- Best for full QC pipelines
- Perpetual license
7-day rental
Need the full encoder/decoder suite for a single project? Rent it for a week at a fraction of the perpetual cost.
Built by Neyrinck
From the creators of PT Peek, V-Control Pro, V-90 Symphonic, and Spill — trusted tools used by audio professionals worldwide. The SoundCode suite has been in use in broadcast and post-production facilities since 2005.
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