Philips Announces Pyramix DSD Editor For Super Audio CD Editing And Processing

Complete Pyramix DSD Pack Enables Seamless Integration Of DSD Editing, Mixing And Processing

12-Dec-00

To support recording studios, record labels and other parties wishing to produce high quality recordings on the new Super Audio CD format, Philips is using the Pyramix DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Editor which has been developed by Merging Technologies.The Pyramix DSD Editor is a complete package which enables seamless integration of DSD signal editing, mixing and processing. Pyramix allows existing PCM equipment to be easily upgraded for editing and processing DSD/Super Audio CD material. The Pyramix DSD package covers the basic sequence of steps for production of multichannel DSD recordings, including the recording, editing, signal processing and playback stages. Although Pyramix is an affordable system, based on todayís PC technology, it provides users with many advanced signal processing options, including DSD processing capability. All the high quality features of Super Audio CD, such as its high bandwidth of over 100kHz and high dynamic range of over 120dB are maintained during processing.Future extensions will include Direct Stream Transfer (DST) encoding and authoring capabilities, creating a single workstation solution for the entire Super Audio CD production chain. One of the key features of Pyramix is its high degree of software scalability, which allows users to configure their systems to offer DSD recording, playback and editing on any number of channels from two up to 24. Extra channels can be added simply by means of additional Mykerinos cards, which are powered by Philipsí high performance TriMedia chip set. Similar flexibility is offered in the choice of I/O solutions by the modular architecture of the systemís I/O daughter cards. Super Audio CD is an enhanced, high resolution CD format that uses the latest DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology to deliver superior sound reproduction quality, with the ability to render all the nuances of a live performance. This technology closely reproduces the original analog waveforms, producing a clearer, more natural sound which captures the musical atmosphere of the source material with outstanding realism. Using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of CD, Super Audio CD offers a frequency response of up to 100kHz and a dynamic range of 120dB across the entire audible range, ensuring true reproduction without the omission of any naturally-occurring sounds. The aim of the SACD format is to offer audiophile consumers an unmatched capability to reproduce the original source with state-of-the-art fidelity.For more information about Royal Philips Electronics, visit www.philips.com.

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