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PHITEK TOTAL AUDIO SOLUTION JOINS CSR EXTENSION PARTNER PROGRAMME
Lausanne, Switzerland, 16 March 2010
Phitek Systems Limited, a global leader in electro-acoustic technologies announced today that its Sound Stage Enhancement and Parametric EQ is now available through the CSR eXtension Partner Program. Together with Phitek's advanced ambient active noise cancellation, these technologies form Phitek's Total Audio Solution (TASTM).
The TASTM is a wireless headset design with active noise cancellation. It comprises the CSR BlueCore 5-Multimedia processor together with Phitek's PH1024 Active Noise Reduction (ANRTM) Controller and PH1054 ANRTM Capsules. The hardware is combined with Phitek's Sound Stage Digital Audio Enhancement software which is now available as a plug-in on CSR's Kalimba DSP, under CSR's eXtension Partner Program.
Phitek's Sound Stage Control built on V3DTM technology makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic 3-dimensional sound through a set of stereo headphones. V3DTM technology excels at providing the positional cues necessary to provide accurate quality sound with the realism required to provide both an enjoyable and fully immersive sound stage. Phitek's Digital Audio Enhancement solution, built on PEQTM and LFXTM technologies, allows for the frequency response of a headphone, headset or earphone to be fully equalized and psycho-acoustically enhanced.
PEQTM is a parametric IIR equalizer employing a variable number of bands. PEQTM is combined with a linear FIR equalizer that operates across the full frequency spectrum, and enables the audio response of a product to be fully customized.
LFXTM is a unique technology that extends the bass performance of a product by applying psycho acoustic means based on the principle of "the missing fundamental". LFXTM technology applies a patented algorithm which reduces the level of low frequency power whilst creating a finely tuned sequence of harmonics that effectively "trick" the brain into perceiving more bass.
Mark Donaldson, CEO of Phitek Systems said that TASTM is currently being adopted by customers to take leading positions in the emerging market for premium mobile accessories.
"The Total Audio SolutionTM available on CSR's industry-leading audio platform enables OEMs and ODMs to deliver cutting edge technology much faster to market than ever before with guaranteed performance and compelling cost of ownership", says Donaldson.
Ben Skelton, General Manager of Phitek's Component Technologies Business Unit explained that Phitek has taken its best-in-class electro-acoustic solutions and packaged them into the smallest possible form factor.
"Engineers simply connect the parts to obtain instant stereo active noise cancellation functionality that can be completely controlled through software loaded onto the CSR device", says Skelton.
Jeremy Stark, CSR's eXtension Partner Manager, commented that CSR is committed to maximizing its customers' competitiveness by providing leading-edge solutions, and this made Phitek a strong partner for applications requiring complex electro-acoustic technologies. "CSR's BlueCore-Multimedia technology is well established in supporting third party products. Phitek's Sound Stage Enhancement and Parametric EQ are capable of providing to the end user, clearly discernable improvements in the quality and fidelity of sound delivered by wireless headsets", said Stark.