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TI's Aureus(TM) DSP Brings Audiophile Sound to the Xbox(R) 5.1 Surround Sound System Built Under License by Spherex Inc. |
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DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing
exceptionally high quality source audio for gaming and multimedia
systems, Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) (TI) announced today that
Spherex Inc. developed the Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System based on the
Aureus(TM) audio digital signal processor (DSP), setting a new
standard for video game audio. The six-speaker Xbox 5.1 system with
state-of-the-art sound processing supplied by TI's Aureus DSP provides
surround sound for the entire home theater. The new multimedia audio
platform by Spherex was also a finalist in TechTV's "Best of CES"
awards, given for the most innovative products introduced in the 2004
Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. (See www.ti.com/pa6.) Priced at less than $500, the Xbox 5.1 system
incorporates all current popular surround sound formats and multiple
audio inputs, allowing simultaneous support for up to five directly
connected and networked audio sources. Audio inputs can include the
Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, DVD and CD players,
satellite TV, MP3/WMA compressed audio, PC and Internet radio. Spherex,
a subsidiary of Audio Products International Corp. (API), one of the
world's largest loudspeaker manufacturers, designed the Xbox 5.1
system to take advantage of technology normally used in much more
expensive audio systems. TI's TMS320DA601 audio DSP is at the heart of
the system, enabling high-fidelity sound reproduction by decoding
audio standards such as Dolby Digital(R), Dolby(R) Pro Logic II and
DTS(R), while still having the processing headroom for advanced
acoustic features such as bass extension and audio dynamics. "We selected TI's Aureus audio DSP for the
Xbox 5.1 system because of the outstanding performance, flexibility
and cost effectiveness of the device," said Alex Romanov,
President and CEO. "Working with TI, Spherex has been able to
achieve the best speaker system available at this price point for
video gaming and audio entertainment." An Immersive, Realistic Sound Experience The Xbox 5.1 system includes a subwoofer and
five satellite speakers based on API's Mirage OMNIPOLAR(TM)
technology, which utilizes room reflections to create sound as 30
percent direct to 70 percent reflected -- the same ratio found in
nature. As a result, the speakers disperse sound in a 360-degree
pattern, giving listeners a realistic immersive experience for gaming,
movies and music playback. "Innovative products like the Xbox 5.1
system demonstrate how TI is working with customers like Spherex to
bring the best available audio technology to all multimedia
applications," said Mohsin Imtiaz, marketing manager of
performance audio, TI. "High-performance Aureus audio DSPs make
it possible for inexpensive multimedia audio platforms like the Xbox
5.1 system to provide a listening experience previously found only in
high-priced equipment." TI Enables More Robust Multimedia Sound TI's Aureus audio DSP solutions for home theater
and gaming products enable audio manufacturers to deliver
feature-rich, realistic listening experiences across product lines
from high-fidelity high-end systems to feature-driven low-cost
systems. The Xbox 5.1 system uses the DA601 DSP, a member of the
Aureus family, to produce high-end audiophile sound at a cost-
effective price point for multimedia solutions. The DA601 is a
225-megahertz (MHz) floating-point processor that delivers 1800
million instructions per second (MIPS) and 32/64-bit native
processing. It also features an open audio framework that provides a
flexible environment in which manufacturers can easily add the
features that differentiate their products and bring them to market
more quickly. Product Availability The Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System is scheduled
for availability in April 2004, in stores where Xbox gaming equipment
and speakers are sold. Suggested retail pricing is $499. About TI Texas Instruments Incorporated provides
innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real
world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor,
the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and
Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in
more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on
the World Wide Web at www.ti.com . About Xbox Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/
) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together
for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox
delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful
hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline,
"it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as
the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now
available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia. The Xbox 5.1 is manufactured under license by
Spherex Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox logos are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or in other countries and are used under license from
Microsoft. Trademarks All registered trademarks and other trademarks
belong to their respective owners. Source: Texas Instruments Incorporated Web site: http://www.ti.com/
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