According to SRS, WOW uses patented "psychoacoustic techniques" to improve the dynamic audio performance of compressed audio, expand the size of the audio image, and improve the perception of low frequency sound. The software creates an ultra wide sound field with richer lows and brighter highs that engage the user in an "immersive, more realistic audio experience," the company said.
SRS Mobile HD in actionSRS Mobile HD is described as a "true rendering of virtual speakers into the headphone environment" that accurately renders discrete multichannel surround and composite (2-channel compatible or Lt/Rt) surround content over headphones.
The driver operates in three modes, the company explains: discrete surround, two-channel surround, and stereo music. The surround modes use a headphone rendering technology to accurately place the virtual speakers. Stereo music mode on either headphones or speakers uses SRS WOW rendering.
SRS says its audio drivers are easy to implement on ARM-based multimedia applications processors such as TI's OMAP series and Marvell's PXA-27x devices. A customizable graphical user interface is included.
Mike Canevaro, senior director of business development at SRS Labs, stated, "With the release of Windows Mobile 6 comes a new wave of functionality for business professionals and consumers alike. 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."
SRS Labs says it demonstrated the new Windows Mobile 6 support in Microsoft's Windows Mobile booth at the CTIA conference in Orlando, Florida this week. Pricing and availability of development tools and licensing for the new Windows Mobile 6 SRS WOW HD and SRS Mobile HD support were not disclosed.
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