27 March 2007

SRS Labs Brings Home Theater Experience To Windows Mobile

SRS Labs, a member of the ARM Connected Community, has announced the availability of SRS WOW HD and SRS Mobile HD audio drivers for Windows Mobile 6.

Mobile device manufacturers can license these audio solutions to enable a 5.1 surround headphone listening experience for mobileTV and video applications.

Designed for mobile broadcast services like Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld (DVB-H) and digital video downloads, the SRS Headphone 360 technology in SRS Mobile HD is a full audio rendering solution that enables handset makers and mobile operators the ability to deliver an immersive surround sound headphone experience with low battery impact for the Mobile TV and mobile video market, the company explained.

With SRS Mobile HD, Windows Mobile users can experience "personal" 5.1 home-theater surround on the go, through their own favorite headphones or earbuds - the SRS software on the handset does the processing.

"With the release of Windows Mobile 6 comes a new wave of functionality for business professionals and consumers alike," said Mike Canevaro, senior director of business development, SRS Labs. "These functions include music and Mobile TV services where our audio drivers make all the difference. By adding SRS audio solutions to Windows Mobile 6 devices, consumers, professionals, carriers, and device makers are ensured the highest quality audio experience possible."

Each of the audio drivers are easy-to-implement and sit within the audio path. They enhance any audio going through the ARM-based multimedia applications processors such as Texas Instruments' OMAP devices and Marvell's PXA-27x (formerly Intel Xscale) processors. Additionally, SRS Labs delivers a full consumer graphical user interface that can be customized by the handset maker.