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| Montreal, March 13th 2002 - Hercules is thrilled to announce its Gamesurround
Fortissimo II Digital Edition. This sound card now combines a cutting edge
digital audio processor, ultra realistic sound quality and all the software tools
necessary for getting the best out of MP3s, CDs, games and DVDs on PCs. Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition is the ultimate in audio technology and is fully compatible with 2.1 to 4.1 speaker kits, and also with 5.1 Dolby® decoding speaker systems thanks to the S/PDIF optical output. With PowerDVD 4.0, Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition produces perfect Dolby Digital sound. Its optical digital in and out allow easy and instant connection to hi-fi devices and MiniDiscs. Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition is a totally user-friendly sound solution with exciting features such as a special headphone output (no need to disconnect the front speakers in order to plug in your headphones), a Hercules designed control panel, and a great 10-band equalizer! Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition will be available from mid March at a recommended street price of $49 (USD). The ultimate solution for Digital Music! Electronic musicians will enjoy using Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition with Storm Hercules® SE, the virtual Home Studio, to create their own music with a personal touch. Audiophiles can load songs from their digital audio devices and edit them with Sonic Foundry Acid Xpress, the perfect tool for realizing those creative instincts. Including Yamahas S-YXG50 wavetable SoftSynthesizer , Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition guarantees high-end quality for reproducing acoustic instrument sound and is compatible with both General MIDI and Yamaha XG standards. Get ready for the rush! Gamers should expect an adrenaline rush when using Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition! To meet power gamers demands for superior acceleration in games, Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition incorporates one of todays most powerful audio Digital Signal Processors, the Cirrus Logic® SoundFusion® CS4624. Thanks to the famous Sensaura engine, users enjoy truly lifelike 3D audio effects in the most advanced games (includes support for A3D 1.0, EAX 1.0 & 2.0, MacroFX, MultiDrive, ZoomFX and EnvironmentFX). Thrill-seeking gamers will be seduced by the award-winning Mindmaker Game Commander® 2 SE, which enables voice control of games! A true DVD Home Cinema experience! Finally, DVD buffs will benefit from the PowerDVD 4.0 DVD player on Gamesurround Fortissimo II Digital Edition and enjoy a true DVD Home Cinema multi-channel experience with their favorite DVD movies! About Hercules Technologies Founded in 1982 in the U.S., Hercules developed the industrys first high-resolution graphics board for personal computers. From its roots in establishing the monochrome graphics standard, Hercules proceeded to pioneer advances in color graphics solutions. In November 1999, Hercules was purchased by the Guillemot Corporation group, which develops and manufactures high-quality PC and console peripherals. Hercules now offers a complete range of graphics, image and video products, mostly for the gaming community. Hercules audio product line, dedicated to gamers and music enthusiasts worldwide, integrates more than 17 years of expertise from Guillemot. Thanks to several years of experience and 2 advanced in-house technology development centers (Europe and North America), Hercules Technologies guarantees end users superior quality products compatible with all the latest market standards and all existing hardware and software. In addition, the companys manuals and software ensure easy installation and the ultimate in user-friendliness. More information can be found at www.hercules.com |
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