About Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus (DAB+)

Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus (DAB+) is a method for terrestrial digital transmission of radio signals. DAB+ allows a much more efficient use of frequency spectrum than traditional analogue radio. DAB+ uses a more efficient audio codec which is known as MPEG 4 or AAC+. This allows equivalent or better subjective audio quality to be broadcasted at lower bit rates, giving consumers a wider choice of stations at crystal clear sound.

The interference that commonly disturbs analogue reception, which is caused by radio signals bouncing off buildings is eliminated with DAB+ signals. Since DAB+ automatically selects the strongest regional transmitter, reception is much stable and clearer.

Benefits of DAB+
• Latest MPEG-4 audio codec delivers exceptional performance efficiency
• Greater station choice for consumers
• More efficient use of radio spectrum
• Compatible with existing scrolling text and multimedia services
• Robust audio delivery
• Optimised for live broadcast radio
• Fast re-tuning response time (low zapping delay)
• Crystal clear sound
• MPEG Surround is possible