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IEC 61937-1:2021

Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 1: General

General information

Valid from 24.02.2021
ICS Groups
33.160.30 Audio systems
Directives or regulations
None

Standard history

Status
Date
Type
Name
21.03.2024
Corrigendum
IEC 61937-1:2021/COR1:2024
24.02.2021
Main
IEC 61937-1:2021
IEC 61937-1:2021 applies to the digital audio interface using the IEC 60958 series for the conveying of non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams.
It describes the way in which this digital interface can be used in consumer applications. The professional mode is not considered within the scope of this document.
IEC 61937-1:2021 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007, and amendment 1 published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Activation of Pe field;
b) Enhanced usage of channel status bits.
c) Addition of Annex B.

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Corrigendum

IEC 61937-1:2021/COR1:2024

Corrigendum 1 - Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 1: General
Newest version Valid from 21.03.2024
Main

EVS-EN 60849:2003

Sound systems for emergency purposes (IEC 60849:1998)
Withdrawn from 04.04.2017
Main

EVS-EN IEC 60098:2020

Analogue audio disk records and reproducing equipment
Newest version Valid from 02.04.2020
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EVS-HD 483.1 S2:2003

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Newest version Withdrawn from 15.11.2022

Standards designation

EVS Estonian standard
EN European standard (published by an CEN or CENELEC)
EN ISO International standard adopted as an European standard
ISO International Organization for Standardization’s standard
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission’s standard
HD CENELEC’s harmonisation document
   
EVS-EN European standard implemented in Estonia
EVS-EN ISO International standard adopted in Europe and implemented in Estonia
EVS-EN ISO/IEC International standard/International electrotechnical standard adopted in Europe and implemented in Estonia
EVS-IEC International electrotechnical standard implemented in Estonia
EVS-ISO International standard implemented in Estonia
   
A, AMD amedment
+A a full standard plus the amendment
/A only amendment
COR, AC corrigendum
+COR a full standard plus the corrigendum
NA national annex
+NA a full standard plus the national annex
/NA only national annex
TS technical specification
TR technical report
CWA agreement, developed by a CEN or CENELEC
prEVS-EN (etc) draft standard
   
et the standard is in Estonian only
en the standard is in English only
et-en the standard is in Parallel text Estonian-English