QSound's QSurround 5.1 Technology Featured In Apogee's DDX-8001 Controller; QSurround Provides Affordable Superior Audio to OEMs via Apogee's DDX-8001.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2003 QSound Labs QSound Labs is primarily a developer and provider of audio enhancement technologies for entertainment and communications devices and software. The company is best known as a pioneer of 3D audio effects, beginning with speaker-targeted positional 3D technology applied to arcade , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :QSND), a prominent supplier of audio software solutions, today announced that Apogee Technology, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ), a leading provider of digital audio amplification solutions, has incorporated QSound's QSurround(TM) 5.1 as a pre-set feature in their new DDX-8001 amplifier controller. OEMs can simply pre-select this setting with Apogee's new Automode(TM) programmability feature and affordably add rich, high quality multi-channel audio features to their compact home theater systems, powered speakers or automotive multimedia systems. A pure digital controller, the DDX-8001 also offers QSound access to new opportunities outside of traditional MPEG decoder relationships. "After researching a number of technologies for multi-channel reproduction, we chose QSound's QSurround 5.1 for our new DDX DDx abbreviation for differential diagnosis; used in medical records. 8001 release," said John Gitelman, Director of Marketing and Product Development, "QSound presents an audibly superior sound quality, regardless of the source, and is able to deliver a natural sounding 5.1 channel experience." "Apogee's new digital DDX 8001 controller is a perfect venue for QSound's multi-channel surround technology," said David Gallagher, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , QSound Labs. "This new product will not only open new markets for us, it will give manufacturers the opportunity to inexpensively add high-quality multi-channel audio features previously found only in high-end offerings." At the heart of the QSurround 5.1 technology is QSound's Multi-channel Surround Synthesis technology (QMSS QMSS Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences QMSS Quartermaster Submarine Service (US Navy) QMSS Q-Sound Multi Speaker System ), a stereo or mono to surround synthesis algorithm that creates stunning surround effects with distinctly different outputs for 4 and 5.1 full-range speakers, including a discrete 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. channel. About Apogee Technology, Inc. Apogee Technology, Inc., designs, develops and markets integrated circuits that incorporate the company's patented Direct Digital Amplification (DDX(R)) technology. This all-digital, high efficiency audio amplifier technology has significant commercial benefits including enhanced sound quality, expanded functionality, reduced product size and lower manufacturing costs compared to traditional analog amplifier solutions. The company markets and sells its DDX ICs to leading digital consumer electronic corporations worldwide. For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.apogeeddx.com. About QSound Labs, Inc. Since its inception in 1988, QSound Labs, Inc. has evolved into one of the world's leading audio technology companies and an e-commerce solution provider. The Company has developed proprietary audio solutions that include virtual surround sound See 3D audio. , positional audio and stereo enhancement for the consumer electronics, PC/multimedia, Internet and healthcare markets. The Company's cutting-edge audio technologies create rich 3D audio environments allowing consumers to enjoy stereo surround sound from two, four or 5.1 speaker systems. To hear 3D audio demos and learn more about QSound, visit our web site at http://www.qsound.com. This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Act of 1995 concerning, among other things, introduction of new Apogee products that offer QSound technology. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, which could cause actual results, performance or achievements of QSound, or industry results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with 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 acceptance of QSound technology offered in Apogee products, dependence on intellectual property, rapid technological change, competition, general economic and business conditions, and other risks detailed from time to time in QSound's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, projections and opinions of QSound's management, and QSound undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to such forward-looking statements which may be made, for example to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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