Altec Lansing strategic alliance with Dolby results in new line of surround sound computer speaker systems.MILFORD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1996--The strategic alliance between Altec Lansing Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of computer and home entertainment sound systems, headphones, and microphones for personal digital media. Technologies, Inc. and Dolby Laboratories “Dolby” redirects here. For other uses, see Dolby (disambiguation). Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Dolby Labs) (NYSE: DLB) is a USA-based company specializing in audio compression and reproduction. is resulting in the introduction of a wide range of surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. computer speaker systems, which bring high quality sound to personal computers. The latest result of this alliance of audio industry leaders in the Altec Lansing ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. 55, the first computer speaker system ever built to include Dolby(R) Multimedia Surround technology. Most conventional computer speakers cannot meet the sound demands of the enhanced computer games on the market today. By combining three speakers with Altec Lansing's WaveCube audio steering system steering system, in automobiles, steering wheel, gears, linkages, and other components used to control the direction of a vehicle's motion. Because of friction between the front tires and the road, especially in parking, effort is required to turn the steering wheel. , the new ACS55 computer game system brings audiophile An individual who is very interested and enthusiastic about the sound quality of a stereo or home theater system. Quality audio components are designed to reproduce the audio without adding any distortion or coloration. quality sound reproduction to computer game users for the first time. "We continue to see more opportunities to develop technology which serves our customers by offering better solutions combining computer applications with other entertainment forms," commented Edward Anchel, chairman and president of Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. "The combination of our technological resources, and those of Dolby Labs, means computer users are able to hear true surround sound for the very first time." The introduction of this new hardware and software package means computer users will hear quality audio, including sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros and music, by simply adding the Altec Lansing ACS55 speaker and software system to their computer. This compact three-piece system includes two 12-watt per channel satellite speakers and a 40-watt subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. designed to deliver five channels of surround sound. The satellites provide the center channel, stereo imaging This article is about localization of individual sound sources in three-dimensional space. For other uses, see imaging (disambiguation). Stereo imaging is the audio jargon term used for that aspect of sound recording and reproduction concerning spatial locations of and surround sound channels and the external subwoofer extends the low frequency response and adds drama and bass to computer games. The ACS55 is shipping now with a typical street price of $199.95. This new Altec Lansing computer game system is the company's third product to include Dolby technology. The company's ACS500 computer speaker system began shipping in 1995, includes Dolby Pro-Logic circuitry and has received a number of industry awards and been featured in a series of positive test reports. The company also provides its ACS400 Dolby-enhanced computer speaker system with subwoofer as a surround sound solution to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and computer industry partners. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., based in Milford, is combining its leadership in computer and home theater sound systems to provide audio solutions for emerging technologies. The company is privately held and employs approximately 500 people worldwide. In addition to the company's U.S. headquarters and offices, Altec Lansing has offices in Asia and Europe. Altec Lansing's advanced development facility is in Israel. Consumers interested in more information on these and other Altec Lansing products may call 800-648-6663 for additional information or visit the company on the World Wide Web at http://www.altecmm.com -0- Note to editors and reporters: -- Test review samples of these and other Altec Lansing products is available, along with color slides, photos and additional information, from Andrew Bergstein. -- Product specifications and images can also be downloaded from the Altec Lansing Web site. Dolby Multimedia Surround and Dolby Pro-Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. CONTACT: Altec Lansing Technologies Andrew Bergstein, 814/234-1230 axb35@email.psu.edu |
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