Z-Systems Unveils z-K6 K-Surround Stereo-to-Surround ProcessorConverts stereo input signal to full 5.1 channel surround
sound outputs
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September 25, 2001
Z-Systems Audio Engineering has announced a new
signal processor that creates a 5.1-channel surround-sound output from a
conventional stereo source. The new z-K6 K-Surround Processor has a wide
range of applications within DVD-Video production, DVD-Audio mastering,
Digital Television broadcast and post production, plus other areas where
multichannel outputs need to be created from two-channel inputs.
According to Z-Systems president Glenn Zelniker, "We developed this exciting
new system specifically for applications when it is necessary to create a
realistic 5.1 recording in a more expedient and cost-effective way than
going back to the original multitrack elements and re-mixing. Or the
original stereo master might be all that exists from the project, in which
case our new z-K6 represents the very best solution available."
The z-K6 creates a dedicated center output, a 0.1-channel LFE output, and
derives the surrounds based on the natural ambience that already exists in
the recording. "Nothing artificial is added and the resulting surround mix
envelopes the listener in the material's own ambience," Zelniker adds.
"Furthermore, the 5.1 output folds down to stereo without any compatibility
problems."
Unlike other processors that use room modeling or synthetic reverberation,
the z-K6 K-Surround Processor is based on well-understood psycho-acoustic
principles relating to ambience and sound field perception. This can make the resultant
5.1 outputs sound more natural.
For more information, visit their web site at www.z-sys.com. | 
