SRS Labs and XMOS deliver advanced audio performance for digital iPhone™ and iPod™ speaker docks

Reference Design Delivers Simplified, Cost-Effective Solution with Immersive SRS WOW HD™ Audio for Digital Dock Makers Using Industries First Event-Driven Microcontroller

SANTA ANA, Calif., January 6, 2011 – SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRSL), officially recognized as one of America’s Greatest Brands and the industry leader in surround sound, audio and voice technologies and XMOS, developers of the industry’s first 32-bit event-driven microcontroller, today announced the availability of SRS WOW HD for XMOS iPod®/iPhone®/iPad™ speaker dock reference designs, which deliver a turnkey advanced digital dock design with superior audio performance, to CE manufacturers worldwide.

“The XMOS solution, based on a single core XS1-L1 microcontroller, delivers an exciting new SRS WOW HD implementation for digital iPod/iPhone/iPad accessories,” said Joanna Skrdlant, Senior Director of Global Platform Partnerships for SRS Labs. “XMOS, like SRS, is committed to quality audio, so their reference design eliminates the annoying wireless interference common in analog dock designs when a docked iPhone receives a call. Coupled with the option to enable SRS WOW HD for enhanced audio performance, we now have a cost-effective digital dock system with remarkable audio performance.” 

The new XMOS-based reference design makes it easy for speaker dock makers to leap from sub-$100 analog speaker docks to sophisticated, SRS-enhanced digital audio docks packed with advanced features such as immunity to noise and interference, Apple™ authentication interface, USB 2.0 host connection to iPod and advanced options including S/PDIF digital input or output, Class D amplifier and SRS WOW HD audio enhancement processing. There is significant processing power available for additional software defined features and system customization.

The XMOS developed digital iPod dock reference design offers several additional advantages to manufacturers, including:

• End-to-end digital signal output for excellent noise immunity 
•  Designed to deliver a “pro-sumer” audio experience at consumer product price points
• Uniquely flexible and easy to customize with additional features using high level “C” language software in place of custom silicon or an FPGA
•  Designed for low BOM cost and maximum flexibility
• Enables fast development of Apple certified products 

“SRS has been a leader in audio enhancements for speaker docks so we are pleased to be leading the transition to digital iPod/iPhone/iPad docks with SRS Labs for Apple accessories,” said Joerg Bertholdt, VP of Marketing, XMOS. “The advantage of our solution is that it provides a high quality reference design for multimedia-rich digital audio docks while making it simple and cost-effective for the product designers.”

In terms of consumer-focused performance, the SRS WOW HD audio suite coupled with XMOS XCore processors can transform one’s personal multimedia experience into an immersive and thrilling event through:

• Dynamic location and restoration of audio details for enhanced depth, dimension
•  Sculpted bass response for maximum “thump” from speakers
• Wider sound field and raised sound image for more natural audio reproduction
•  High-definition control for greater clarity
• Real-time extraction and positioning of dialog to enhance clarity

XMOS digital dock reference designs using the XS1-L1 event-driven microcontroller are available now, and will be demonstrated using SRS WOW HD audio enhancements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 6 – 9, 2011 in the Companies’ suites. XMOS will be located at the Venetian Hotel while SRS will be at the Encore Salon Towers. 

To learn more about the XMOS reference design featuring SRS WOW HD, or to set up a CES appointment, contact Tom Lee at XMOS tlee@xmos.com or Joanna Skrdlant at SRS Labs JoannaS@srslabs.com.

To experience the immersive effect of SRS WOW HD firsthand please visit: http://bit.ly/SRSWOWHD-XMOS. 

About SRS Labs, Inc.

Founded in 1993, SRS Labs is the industry leader in audio signal processing for consumer electronics across the four screens: TV; PC; Mobile Phones and Automotive Entertainment Systems. Beginning with the audio technologies originally developed at Hughes Aircraft, SRS Labs holds over 150 worldwide patents and is recognized by the industry as the foremost authority in research and application of audio post processing technologies based on the human auditory principles. Through partnerships with leading global CE companies, semiconductor manufacturers, software developers, and content aggregators, SRS is recognized as the de facto standard in audio enhancement, surround sound, volume leveling, audio streaming, and voice processing technologies. SRS solutions have been included in over two billion electronic products sold worldwide including flat panel HDTVs, AV products, STBs, PCs, mobile phones, and automotive entertainment and telematics systems. For more information, visit www.srslabs.com.

About XMOS Ltd.

XMOS is transforming the way in which electronic products are designed. Its revolutionary event-driven multi-core processors make it easy to develop embedded systems by moving what used to be designed in silicon into high level “C” software. XMOS designers enjoy the fastest route from idea to product, using standard programmable chips to create complete systems combining interface, DSP and control software. For designers in leading electronics brands, entrepreneurs and researchers, XMOS enables innovation and dramatically reduces both development and product costs. XMOS is based in Bristol (UK), Sunnyvale (CA, USA) and Chennai (India) with sales offices and representatives across the world. If you would like additional information on XMOS and its products, please visit http://www.xmos.com/news.

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