R E V I E W E R ’ S G U I D E
Press Release
M-AUDIO LAUNCHES INDUSTRY’S FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION
7.1 SURROUND SOUND CARD
Revolution 7.1 delivers up to eight channels of pristine quality, 24-bit/192kHz audio for immersive music, movies and games.
Arcadia, Calif., December 9, 2002—M-Audio today announced Revolution 7.1, the first high-definition 7.1 surround sound card providing up eight channels of profes- sional 24/192kHz audio with consumer-oriented features. Revolution 7.1 allows PC and Mac owners to play DVDs and all their music in surround sound, experience more realistic gaming, and record or mix their own music.
With output for up to seven speakers and a subwoofer, the Revolution 7.1 rivals even the best movie theaters. Where 5.1 places speakers beside the listener, 7.1 places them both beside and behind them for a much more immersive and believ- able surround sound experience. Revolution 7.1 even lets users experience eight channels of high-definition 24-bit/192kHz audio simultaneously. The included Dolby Digital EX DVD player allows listeners to immerse themselves in today’s highest quality DVD surround sound. Revolution 7.1 fully supports stereo, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 formats as well.
Full support for Microsoft Windows Media Audio 9 Professional delivers high- quality, discrete multi-channel audio over the Internet today. With Windows Media Audio 9 Professional and the Revolution 7.1, PC users can enjoy incredibly high- quality, high-resolution surround sound streamed live or on demand from the Inter- net. Revolution 7.1’s support for surround sound up to 7.1 and for high-definition audio playback make it a great way to experience high-quality Windows Media Audio 9 Professional content at lower data rates than other formats. Whether play- ing back video files in surround sound, or today’s latest music released in stereo or surround Windows Media 9 format, Revolution provides you with the most realistic and immersive audio available.
Built-in SRS Labs’ Circle Surround II™ technology instantly transforms CDs, MP3, and other content into incredibly lifelike surround sound, dynamically sepa- rating instruments, vocals, and even crowd noises for a dramatically enhanced lis- tening experience. “Revolution is the first consumer audio card to offer the same high-quality Circle Surround II technology found in many home theater receivers around the world,” said Ted Franceschi, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales. “SRS Labs is excited to partner with M-Audio in providing PC and Macin- tosh users the ultimate surround sound experience on a computer.” Those without a
5.1or 7.1 speaker system can still enjoy stunning results from Revolution 7.1, thanks to built-in SRS TruSurround XT™ technology. This powerful virtual sur- round sound process delivers the multi-channel audio experience over standard ste- reo speakers or even headphones. TruSurround XT enables two channel listening
