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Twyford, UK / 4 June 2004: At the recent AES Europe convention, DTS demonstrated
a suite of three new software encoders. Two stand-alone encoders, for use with
Mac OS and Windows based workstations, and the companys
first server based encoder, provide a range of workflow solutions. The encoders
enable the creation of DTS soundtracks for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and 5.1 CDs.
Two of the encoders offer the first commercially available solutions for encoding
unique DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete technologies for DVD.
Two versions of the stand-alone Mac/PC encoder are available. One offers DTS
Digital Surround® 5.1 encoding at 768kbps or 1.5Mbs bit rates
with 48 or 44.1kHz sample rates, for DVD and DTS format CDs, respectively. The
other additionally enables unique, advanced DTS encoding options of 5.1 channel,
DTS 96/24 Digital Surround and fully discrete, 6.1 channel DTS-ES Digital Surround.
Both Mac and PC operating modes feature an identical, highly intuitive user
interface that allows the set up of all encoding parameters on a single page.
Each accepts both WAV and AIFF file formats. Confidence checks at all points
of the encoding process ensures proper encoding of the bitstream and sample
accuracy.
The DTS X Encode package is a facility based encoder designed for the OS X
Server environment and providing fully featured encoding for the complete set
of DTS Digital Surround technologies, for multiple workstation applications.
The X Encode will allow up to 99 users on both Mac and Windows workstations
to address the encoder. The data is packed by a specially-developed utility
to ensure error-free encodes and provide optional encryption for the secure
delivery of client content assets between facilities. The administrator can
assign priority to the encodes, and can encode at 768kbps or 1.5Mbs bit rates
and 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates, as well as for 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete.
Over the past several years, weve seen an increased interest
in the industry and among consumers in incorporating superior
DTS soundtracks on more content, both music and film, on DVD, says Brian
Towne, Vice President Consumer / Pro Audio Division at DTS. We are introducing
this suite of encoders to meet the pro-audio communitys technical needs
and therefore to grow the amount of DTS content available.
These new software encoders complement other software DTS encoding options
via Nuendo version 2.0, Minnetonka Audio SurCode for PC, and Universal
Audios Pro Tools DTS encoder plug-in for DigiDesign. DTS
also markets the DTS CAE-5 hardware encoder for high volume requirements.
About DTS Consumer Division
DTS is an innovator in the development of multi-channel digital sound solutions
for the consumer electronics and professional audio markets, including home
A/V, video games and consoles, broadcast, personal computers and mobile and
portable audio systems. Today, every major consumer electronics manufacturer
supports DTS technology. Addressing the demand for DTS-encoded content worldwide,
DTS also offers hardware and software encoders to the professional audio communities,
allowing them to produce DTS audio content directly.
About DTS
DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (Nasdaq: DTSI) is a digital technology
company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders
are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processors, and there
are more than 280 million DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available
worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre,
car audio, PC and game console products, as well as 5.1 Music Discs, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio and DVD-ROM software. Additionally, DTS is featured on more than 22,000
motion picture screens worldwide. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura
Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, Japan and China. For
further information, please visit www.dtsonline.com.
DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
DTS software encoder screenshot
Press Contacts:
Pro-Audio & Cinema Press
KGa marketing&media
+44 (0)20 7833 3734
keith@kgamarketing.co.uk
Consumer Press
Robert Follis Associates
+44 (0)20 7431 2305
dts@robfollis.com
DTS Europe
Lise Hannibal
+44 (0)118 934 9199
lisehannibal@dtsonline.co.uk
