Dolby
American company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (often known simply as Dolby) is a company specializing in audio noise reduction, audio encoding/compression, spatial audio, and High-dynamic-range television imaging. Dolby licenses its technologies to consumer electronics manufacturers.
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Company type | Public |
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Founded | May 18, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-05-18) in London, England |
Founder | Ray Dolby |
Headquarters | , U.S. |
Number of locations | 30+ (2014) |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Products | see Technologies
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Services | Dolby Cinema |
Revenue | US$1.25 billion (2022) |
US$207 million (2022) | |
US$184 million (2022) | |
Total assets | US$2.69 billion (2022) |
Total equity | US$2.25 billion (2022) |
Number of employees | 2,336 (2022) |
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Website | dolby |
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It was founded by Ray Dolby (1933–2013) in London, England, in 1965. He moved the company headquarters to San Francisco in 1976.
The first movie with Dolby sound was A Clockwork Orange in 1971.