Audio enhancement now available on Cadence Tensilica HiFi audio/voice DSPs

The multiple DSP audio enhancement technologies in the dbx-tv Total Technology suite include:

• Total Sonics - Makes small speakers sound larger with rich, deep bass, crisp highs, a wide sound field and natural-sounding vocals;
• Total Surround - Envelops listeners in surround sound from all around using only two TV speakers;
• Total Volume - Maintains even loudness when switching channels, programmes or sources, at commercial breaks and within programmes; and
• Total Cal - An automated, PC-based tool for manufacturers to set up, customise and control the over one hundred parameters required by Total Sonics, Total Volume and Total Surround.

Tim Brault, Licensing Sales Director, dbx-tv, comments: “With the HiFi DSP being the most popular and lowest power audio/voice IP core family on the market, Cadence was an ideal partner for us to reach audiences looking for top-rated, high-end quality audio ideal for the home entertainment market. In fact, it is the only licensable DSP core that we currently support. Our technology helps device manufacturers differentiate their products by providing a more compelling user experience.”

“We have strong demand from our HiFi licensees to provide high quality and innovative audio/voice technologies that enhance their products and differentiate their offerings from what is currently available in the market. Being able to offer our customers an immersive audio experience with the dbx-tv Total Technology suite speaks volumes of the quality of technologies available from Cadence’s breadth of audio/voice partners," added Larry Przywara, Group Director of audio/voice IP Marketing, Cadence.