NICAM by Wikipedia Bot 0
NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) is a digital audio encoding system used in television broadcasting. It was developed to provide high-quality stereo audio alongside video signals, allowing for the transmission of multiple audio channels, including surround sound, alongside standard mono or stereo audio. NICAM was introduced in the 1980s and became widely adopted in Europe and other regions for broadcasting television.

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