On June 24 and 25 Dolby Laboratories will present a two-day seminar dedicated to multichannel audio for DTV broadcast, DVD production and multi-media. Professionals who want information on how to successfully transition from stereo to multichannel audio and achieve excellence in the new paradigm are invited to attend the seminar in Dolbyís state-of-the-art screening room.Seminar topics include detailed information on Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and Dolby E technologies; production environments; room calibration and final master preparation. In addition, engineers from Dolby will go over encoder and decoder operation, standards and common practices and media trademark usage.""As our industry shirts its focus from stereo to multi-channel audio, it is important to understand the relevant implementation and production issues and to establish high-quality standards,"" says Don Gates, Digital Audio Specialist, and Dolby Laboratories. ""Our day-to-day involvement with dealers, licensees and customers allows us to spread understanding of what our processes can contribute to the entertainment experience, and to set our sights accurately on future developments which can benefit from Dolby technologies.Throughout the seminar, there will be numerous audio and video demonstrations along with many question and answer sessions and an overview of current encoder and decoder products.The seminar cost $600.00 per person with a discounted price of $400.00 for companies with four or more persons attending. Hotel accommodations are available and can be made through Dolby Laboratories for an additional cost of $342.00.For hotel seminar guests, a private bus to and from Dolby Laboratories will shuttle attendees at specified times between Dolby Laboratories and the hotel. Seminar and hotel costs are non-refundable.Credit card and check are the only form of payment accepted and seating is available on a first enrolled basis. To register for the seminar, contact Lori Solomon at 415 558 0199 or via email at seminar@dolby.com. All enrollment forms must be received by June 11.