Digital audio via HDMI cable

i would like to know if its possible to get dolby digital 5.1 sound from and 3rd gen apple-tv when i'm using an HDMI cable.
The HDMI cable should transport video and digital 5.1 sound...
is this possible?

are you 100% sure?
the apple homepage leaves no word on this issue?
thank so much

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