IEC 60958-3:2021

Name: IEC 60958-3:2021 — Digital audio interface - Part 3: Consumer applications
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Digital audio interface - Part 3: Consumer applications

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IEC 60958-3:2021

Digital audio interface - Part 3: Consumer applications

Статус документа:: Действующий
Формат:: Электронный (PDF)
Количество страниц:: 67
Дата публикации:: 2 сентября 2021 г.
Издание:: IEC IS 60958 edition 4 version 1
ICS:: 33.160.01

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IEC 60958-3:2021 specifies the consumer application of the interface for the inter-connection of digital audio equipment defined in IEC 60958-1. IEC 60958-3:2021 cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006, Amendment 1:2009 and Amendment 2:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The relevant part of IEC 60958-5 is supported.

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Overview

IEC 60958-3:2021 defines the consumer application of the IEC 60958 digital audio interface (the interface specified in IEC 60958-1). This fourth edition (2021) is a technical revision that replaces the 2006 edition and subsequent amendments, and it adds support for the relevant part of IEC 60958-5. The standard focuses on how digital audio equipment for consumer use exchange audio, metadata and synchronization information reliably and interoperably.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard addresses practical interface and metadata requirements rather than low‑level electronics specifics. Major topics include:

Interface format - definition of the consumer-use interface format for interconnection of digital audio equipment (as referenced from IEC 60958-1).

Channel status - channel status structure, application of the channel status fields (including Mode 0 consumer format) and guidance on copyright/rights management metadata for consumer scenarios.

User data - user data bitstream, message structure and equipment classification rules for embedding auxiliary information.

Synchronization and timing - recommendations for synchronization information such as SMPTE time code, latency reporting and sampling/clock accuracy considerations.

Loudness and metadata - provisions for carrying loudness and related metadata for consumer workflows.

Normative application annexes - detailed, application‑specific guidance for consumer devices (CD, DVD, MiniDisc, digital audio tape, digital mixers, sampling-rate converters, broadcast receivers, electronic software delivery, magnetic and optical media, and more).

Practical applications and users

IEC 60958-3:2021 is used where reliable digital audio interoperability and metadata exchange are required in consumer environments. Typical users include:

Consumer audio manufacturers - CD/DVD/streaming player, AV receiver, DAC and digital mixer designers implementing interface and channel status rules.

Firmware and hardware engineers - implementing user data, synchronization, and channel status handling in products.

System integrators and AV installers - ensuring compatibility across devices in home theater and multimedia setups.

Test labs and compliance teams - validating interoperable behavior and metadata conformance.

Broadcasters and content distributors - leveraging SMPTE/time-code, loudness, and metadata transport over consumer digital links.

Related standards

IEC 60958-1 - core definition of the digital audio interface.

IEC 60958-5 - parts relevant to this edition are now supported; consult for additional implementation details.

Other IEC documents and annexes referenced within 60958-3 for media‑specific applications and implementation rules.

Keywords: IEC 60958-3, digital audio interface, consumer applications, channel status, user data, SMPTE, loudness metadata, IEC standard, audio interoperability.

IEC 60958-3:2021

Abstract

Похожие стандарты

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and users

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Технические детали

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