SMART Devicesí New Circle Surround 3X ""Surround EX"" Adapter

The new Circle Surround 3X adapter will add an exciting mid surround channel to existing cinema digital systems to complete the surround sound field and provide a true panoramic experience in theatres. Many of the major digital sound releases already have mid-surround material included on the soundtrack appears as a ""phantom"" sound image between the left and right surround speakers. The CS-3X adapter will convert this information to a hard mid-surround channel providing a directional sound source directly behind the audience, in addition to discrete left and right surround sound. No special soundtracks are required to enjoy this sound treat right NOW.Several blockbuster movies were released in the summer 1999 that have specific effects that are intended for the mid-surround string of speakers. The CS-3X adapter will provide superior reproduction of this material because of the implementation of the patented Circle Surround system. Unlike Dolby ProLogic, which can produce center channel ""pileup"", the Circle Surround system produces full left and right sound reproduction while adding a center channel to the mid surrounds.That means the left and right channels are not affected by the center channel action. Please see ""The ProLogic Compromise"" for technical explanation of how the chip operates on the SMART Web site at www.smartdev.com. There are several licensed manufacturers of this chip; each works slightly differently.An additional output channel on the CS-3X provides a 4th surround channel for overhead speakers (or anywhere you want it) to complete the effect. If this channel is encoded on the soundtrack a sound could originate from any stage loudspeaker, move over the audience, and land in any surround channel. This provides continuity of sound instead of a stage speaker fading down and a surround speaker coming up in level. Encoding of additional channels can be easily accomplished with the Circle Surround studio encoder, which is capable of 5 separate channels on the 2 digital surround channels. The CS-3X is designed for future formats.The CS-3X contains 3 full octave equalizers to equalize each of the surround channels for a smooth playback response. This adapter can quickly be added to any brand digital system or analog/digital cinema processor. A mid-surround signal presence circuit automatically switches to the Surround EXô format when mid-surround material is present. Also, a front control button will manually select the desired format for normal split-surround or 3-channel surround operation. Mono surround information from optical stereo soundtracks feeds all three channels simultaneously. The transition is automatic if the logic circuits from the CS-3X are tied to the pulse format terminals of any stereo processor.An emergency BYPASS switch on the front panel of the CS-3X permits the left and right surrounds to pass through the product in the event of a failure. Internal level adjust controls allows the installer to match the levels of the surround outputs and the bypass signals.A mid surround ""Presence"" light advises the operator that mid-surround material is present. The compact 1 3/4 inch rack design makes it easy to replace a vent panel in the equipment rack with the CS-3X in almost any present system.Signal outputs on the rear of the product permit the easy conversion to 1/3 octave surround equalization with our optional 1-3 3X system.The CS-3X Circle Surround adapter has a suggested theatre net price of $895. A home theatre version, the CS-3X, Jr. Circle Surround adapter also is available at $299. Enjoy it NOW.