DxI Codec

DxI Codec is a precise digital emulation of the analog dbx-I/Disc noise reduction system for audio tape/LP. The software app is capable of decoding/encoding dbx-I/Disc formatted audio in digital domain. Powered by the proprietary DSP engine, the decoding/encoding can be performed in realtime, which allows for instant processing, monitoring and fine-tuning.

The built-in EQ converter can help to translate between CCIR/IEC1 and NAB/IEC2 specifications at different tape speeds.

The dual-meter display visualizes the potential dynamic range mismatch, along with a threshold slider for instant correction.

The RMS timing slider: offers optional flexibility to adjust the compander's tracking speed.

DxI Codec is a stand-alone GUI app without relying on any other DAW host. It allows the computer to serve as an external(outboard) dbx-I/Disc compatible unit in one of the following four modes:

- from Audio-In to File (a digitizer/recorder). - from File to Audio-Out (a player). - from File to File (an off-line processor, with batch capability). - from Audio-In to Audio-Out (a through processor, with slight delay).

Currently supported audio file formats are: WAV, FLAC, AIFF: up to 96k/24bit. MP3, AAC, M4A: up to 48k/VBR. * Excluding some proprietary variants having the common file extensions, or additional format-normalization may be required.

A VST plugin is also available as an optional software component of the application.

The software comes with embedded user manual on each major functions.