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Super Bit Mapping (SBM) is a noise shaping process, developed by Sony for CD mastering.cite-ref-1[1]

Sony claims that the Super Bit Mapping process converts a 20-bit signal from master recording into a 16-bit signal nearly without sound quality loss, using noise shaping to improve signal-to-noise ratio over the frequency bands most acutely perceived by human hearing.cite-ref-2[2]

Audible quantization error is reduced by noise shaping the error according to an equal-loudness contour.cite-ref-3[3]

This processing takes place in dedicated hardware inside the recording device. A similar process is used in Sony's DSD to PCM conversion and is called SBM Direct.

• See also

• References

• Extended Resolution Compact Disc (XRCD)

• High Definition Compatible Digital (HDCD)

cite-note-11. ↑ citerefmaesvercammenbaert2001Maes, Jan; Vercammen, Marc; Baert, Luc (2001). Digital audio technology: a guide to CD, MiniDisc, SACD, DVD(A), MP3 and DAT (4th ed.). Focal Press. pp. 60–63. ISBN 978-0-240-51654-7.

cite-note-22. ↑ "Super Bit Mapping Technical Overview" (PDF). Sony. Retrieved 15 January 2013.

cite-note-33. ↑ US 5204677, "Quantizing error reducer for audio signal"