Overview of Standards and Technical Reports

Overview of ARIB Technical Report (TR-B48)

1. Overview

TR Number ARIB TR-B48
Technical Report Name Operational Guidelines for Audio Metadata Used in Object-Based Audio
General Description

This technical report summarizes the items to be considered in the operation of program production and program exchange regarding audio metadata, which is indispensable in object-based audio systems.

*Object-based audio system: The audio system that transmits audio metadata along with the audio signals as the source materials, and the receiver generates the audio signal to be played back. It is possible to realize personalized services by customizing program audio according to the listener's preferences and viewing environment.


2. Amendment History

Ver. Amendment or Enactment Date Amendment summary
1.0 03.25.2025 Enactment

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