XM to Offer High-Def Surround Sound

Iria · Dec 29, 2005, 06:05 AM

XM announced plans to broadcast two of its channels in high-definition surround sound in 2006, and extend the feature to select shows and live performances from the XM studios during the year. The technology that made the new feature possible comes from work done by digital sound processing company Neural Audio Corporation.

Beginning in March, XM's free form music channel Fine Tuning and classical pops channel XM Pops will broadcast in "XM HD Surround" 24 hours a day. Six discrete audio channels will be provided in the signal.

The company says the new offering marks the first time a radio service would offer over-the-air surround sound programming. "Terrestrial radio stations are just starting to convert from analog to digital," XM CEO Hugh Panero said.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	XM to Offer High-Def Surround Sound XM announced plans to broadcast two of its channels in high-definition surround sound in 2006, and extend the feature to select shows and live performances from the XM studios during the year. The technology that made the new feature possible comes from work done by digital sound processing company Neural Audio Corporation. Beginning in March, XM's free form music channel Fine Tuning and classical pops channel XM Pops will broadcast in "XM HD Surround" 24 hours a day. Six discrete audio channels will be provided in the signal. The company says the new offering marks the first time a radio service would offer over-the-air surround sound programming. "Terrestrial radio stations are just starting to convert from analog to digital," XM CEO Hugh Panero said. __________ Read More / Source: BetaNews