Fraunhofer SX Pro to convert stereo into 5.1 Surround Sound

After successful escalation of the MP3, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS at the Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco highlighted its innovative technology to create 5.1-surround sound from on hand stereo. Featuring high audio quality and elevated grade of innovative control, the new SX Pro processing will be available for incorporation in software, consumer electronics, and professional hardware by the end of 2006.

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According to Bernhard Grill, head of the audio department at Fraunhofer IIS,

SX Pro offers exciting new possibilities when it comes to playing back stereo content over surround setups as its intelligent algorithm provides a high degree of control over the resulting sound image.

Via: gizmag