Ray Dolby
Engineer and founder of Dolby Laboratories
Born
January 18th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
September 12th, 2013
11 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American engineer and businessman established Dolby Laboratories. Innovations in audio technology transformed sound in cinema and home entertainment. Developed methods for noise reduction and sound enhancement, aiding film production and music recording industries. Contributions led to the widespread adoption of surround sound in theaters.
Founded Dolby Laboratories in 1965
Developed Dolby Stereo and Dolby Digital technologies
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