What is the difference between .ac3 and .sd2?
- Extension
- .ac3
- .sd2
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Audio
- Developer
- Dolby Laboratories
- Avid Technology
- Description
- Audio file saved in the AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio format; can include up to six channels of audio (DD 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer output); uses lossy compression and often used as the format for DVDs, cinema theaters, and game consoles.
- The Sound Designer II file, with the extension .sd2, is an audio file format that was originally developed by Digidesign for their digital audio workstation software, specifically for use in professional recording and editing environments. The format was widely used for its high-quality audio data storage and was particularly popular in the late 80s and 90s. It supports multiple audio channels and bit depths, making it versatile for various audio production tasks.
- MIME Type
- audio/ac3
- audio/x-sd2
- Sample
- sample.ac3
- sample.sd2
- Wikipedia
- .ac3 on Wikipedia
- .sd2 on Wikipedia