NICAM NICAM: Abbreviation for Near Instantaneously Companded Audio Multiplexing. A digital one stereo-Sound system for TV broadcasts used in most European countries. As a result, a sound quality can be achieved that is almost that of a CD requirements. Similar entries A / V AB comparison mapping width fall time APR shielding absorber absorption absorption coefficient dispersion characteristics Beam angle sample rate/sampling frequency AC AC-3 signals AC coupling