Proper noun
NICAM
Initialism of Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex, an early form of lossy compression for digital audio
However, only European countries used a second subtitle page for second language audio tracks where either the NICAM dual mono or Zweikanalton were used. Source: Internet
Making the NICAM bitstream look more like white noise is important because this reduces signal patterning on adjacent TV channels. Source: Internet
PES packet header Optional PES header NICAM In order to provide mono "compatibility", the NICAM signal is transmitted on a subcarrier alongside the sound carrier. Source: Internet
NICAM offers the following possibilities. Source: Internet
RF Spectrogram and Waterfall of an actual PAL-I transmission with NICAM Oscillogram of composite PAL signal—one frame. Source: Internet
This is necessary so as to aid in locking on to the NICAM data stream and resynchronisation of the data stream at the receiver. Source: Internet