Foti Presents 5.1 Surround Sound Paper at NAB 2005
"The Killer App" for FM
18 March 2005, Cleveland Ohio, USA
In the late 1970’s, AM radio became the “unwanted medium”
as industry and consumers alike universally migrated to FM Stereo.
Today, the FM Stereo currently used by terrestrial radio is at risk due
to the advancement of disruptive technologies that allow more exciting
listening alternatives — many of which offer multi-channel audio, or
“surround sound.” Certainly program content must be compelling; but now
there is also a technical reason to get excited about radio again – 5.1
Surround for FM HD Radio™.
Frank Foti, President of Omnia Audio, will present the benefits of using
Discrete 5.1 audio over matrixed methods that “fake” multiple audio
channels when he presents his newest white paper, “The Killer App for
FM: Distinct 5.1 Surround Sound” on April 17th at 10:00 A.M. to NAB 2005
attendees.
In presenting the topic, Foti will offer a peek into the multi-channel
system invented by the Fraunhofer Institute (FhG) and Agere Systems.
This revolutionary system provides a distinct multi-channel listening
experience to the FM radio audience using a technique called
“coded-discrete,” which prepares the audio for transmission over
iBiquity’s HD Radio system. Foti remarks, “This is the optimal method to
support both 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo mixes. By utilizing the
original stereo mix for the transmission path, and the 5.1 channels for
the surround encoder, the best of both are available.”
Multi-Channel 5.1 Surround creates an impressive “theater
of the mind” – something that must be heard to truly appreciate. Foti
notes that “Adding distinct 5.1 audio is the killer app that puts the
‘WOW!’ factor into the HDFM system. It will compel them to purchase a
digital radio! This is what it will take to motivate the average
consumer towards HD Radio.”
To hear and see 5.1 Surround Sound for HDFM in live
action, visit the Telos Systems / Omnia at Booth N2816 and Axia at Booth
N3616. A full HD surround airchain from player to receiver will be on
demonstration. Contact Caroline Dorsey at dorsey@OmniaAudio.com for more
information.
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