Press Release
QSound Labs to Showcase New 3D Audio Technology
In Intel Booth at CES
QSound’s New QImmersion Technology Takes Full Advantage of the Intel Pentium 4 Processor
CALGARY, CANADA - January 7, 2002 - QSound Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSND), a
prominent supplier of audio software solutions, today announced that it
will be performing technology demonstrations of its patented 3D audio
algorithms in the Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) booth (#331) at the 2002
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 8-11 in Las Vegas.
One important new technology QSound will be demonstrating at CES is
QImmersion, the audio experience for PC gamers. By combining localized 3D
effects heard through headphones with an enhanced sound field through
regular stereo speakers, QImmersion presents a layered audio effect that
puts the player into the heart of the action. Other technologies being
demonstrated include QSound’s patented audio enhancements for
multi-speaker synthesis (QMSS™) and virtual 5.1 surround (QSurround®).
These technologies have been optimized to take advantage of the Intel
Pentium 4 processor’s advanced capabilities.
“The capabilities of the Pentium 4 processor have opened the door for
software providers to create new PC experiences for the consumer,” said
David Gallagher, president, CEO, QSound Labs. “Our goal is to provide
computer audio solutions that are optimized for this high-performance
processor.”
“QSound’s involvement in the Intel® Early Access Program for the Intel
Pentium 4 Processor enabled it to make advancements in digital audio that
use the features of the Pentium 4 in fun and creative ways, and we are
happy to host its audio demonstrations at CES,” said Melissa Laird,
director of Intel’s developer services and support.
* Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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