DTS Introduces Improved Performance Multi-Channel Audio Delivery In Broadcast Environments; DTS And Linear Acoustic Team Up To Showcase Innovative Solutions For Audio, Contribution, Distribution And Emission In Broadcast Applications

September 12, 2006

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) and technology partner Linear Acoustic Inc. are launching a series of hardware tools designed to substantially improve performance in broadcast audio contribution, distribution and emission workflows at IBC 2006, 8-13 September, in Amsterdam. These are all based around the implementation of DTS' Coherent Acoustics superior compression algorithm by Linear Acoustic, as embodied in the StreamStacker-HD(TM) series of products, and known as e2. These tools provide solutions to the problems associated with compression in the production chain, and enable new and improved approaches to audio production workflow. e2 overcomes all of the major problems associated with compressed audio transport mechanisms in the production environment. DTS Broadcast Business Development Manager Bob Nicholas explains: "With new HD VTRs and video file servers there is no longer a requirement to compress audio, as these have a minimum of eight audio channels -- 5.1 plus stereo. Keeping audio as PCM enables improvements in the production workflow. In areas where there remains a requirement to fit everything down a single AES/EBU format digital pair, such as with older generation VTRs or satellite links, e2 offers fundamental improvements over previous practice, providing an extremely robust transport mechanism for multichannel audio." -- e2 is highly resilient to the effects of channel errors and asynchronous switching due to coding scheme -- never any pops, clicks, or noise bursts. -- e2 eliminates non-recoverable metadata errors, even with corrupted data streams. -- e2 can be edited or switched on AES frame boundaries. -- e2 is synchronized to AES audio reference, therefore all video rates supported with no need for special rates. -- Simple and cost-free generation of legacy and advanced audio programme metadata. -- Elimination of programme-to-programme and channel-to-channel loudness shifts for stereo and surround signals with zero operator effort via Advanced Audio Metadata(TM). -- Legacy workflow technology fully supported while offering new improved efficiencies for HD. DTS and Linear Acoustic will be demonstrating the full suite of processing products within the e2 production, contribution and distribution chain on the DTS stand at IBC (Stand no. 1.556). Principal among these is the StreamStacker-HD(TM) High Density Audio Distribution System. Using advanced multiplexing and coding technologies, StreamStacker-HD enables up to 16 channels of PCM and or emission coded audio, with audio metadata and user-definable auxiliary data, to be carried over a single AES/EBU-format digital pair. The overall theme of DTS' presence at IBC 2006 with its technology partners Linear Acoustic and Coding Technologies, is the provision of a superior end-to-end broadcast audio solution for HDTV -- providing improved workflows for multi-channel audio in the production chain, and high efficiency, high quality emission with the transcoding of aacPlus to DTS Coherent Acoustics in the STB. "The advent of HDTV has raised the bar throughout broadcast operations -- not just in terms of image quality, but also high resolution multi-channel audio," commented Ted Laverty, DTS Director of Global Broadcast Licensing. "Working with Linear Acoustic and Coding Technologies, DTS has created a revolutionary new broadcast audio system which enables the production and transmission of surround sound in ways that enhance workflow efficiency within broadcast operations, and provide the consumer with a high quality viewing experience." About Linear Acoustic Linear Acoustic is the designer and manufacturer of the acclaimed AEROMAX-TV(TM), StreamStacker(TM), upMAX(TM) and AutoNorm(TM) technologies. The company has been involved in projects with Sirius Satellite Radio, Microsoft, all major terrestrial networks, multiple local stations, HBO, Viacom (Showtime, MTV, etc.), Disney, Miramax, Sony Studios and others. It is also actively involved in the ATSC, the NRSC and other industry organizations, as well as being members of the AES, IEEE and sustaining member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. About DTS DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 27,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS and an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com.

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