digital audio broadcasting (DAB) definition

digital audio broadcasting (DAB) means digital radio broadcasting system that through the application of multiplexing and compression combines multiple audio streams onto a relatively narrow band centered on a single broadcast frequency.

Related to digital audio broadcasting (DAB)

  • Digital audio works means works that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds, including ringtones.

  • Digital audio-visual work means a series of related images which, when shown in succession, imparts an impression of motion, together with accompanying sounds, if any.

  • broadcasting service means a service which comprises a compilation of programme material of any description and which is transmitted, relayed or distributed by means of an electronic communications network, directly or indirectly for simultaneous or near-simultaneous reception by the general public, whether that material is actually received or not, and where the programmes are provided in a pre-scheduled and linear order, but does not include:

  • broadcasting station means a station in the broadcasting service.

  • Universal Digital Loop Carrier (UDLC) means the DLC system that has a CO terminal channel bank that is connected to the CO switches on the analog side.