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> For audiophiles,part of the exitement of last spring's<
>the Phantom Menace,was the introduction by Lucasfilm and Dolby of a new soundtrack format. Called Surround EX, it built on the now standard 5.1-channel digital sourround format by adding a 3rd surround channel, to be reproduced from speakers on the back wall of the movie theater. The imediate question, of course, was when it would be available for HOME Theater.<
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> Before I give the answer to that, I will tell you about how a new channel is added, without starting a completly NEW format.(It wont replace are theaters,dont worry)<
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> The way a BACK-Surround speaker is captured, is relitively simple. Without EX to create a more centered surround effect,was to put the same sound coming out of both left and right surround speakers. Giving what can be called as a phantom back-surround speaker. (phantom meaning:it sounds like it would be coming from that spot but there is no actual speaker there.) With EX, those effects from the two surround speakers are split and separated from them and
ought to their own channel (BACK).<
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> Now, to answer that question from the first paragraph.<
>We have been able to implement EX in our own theaters since 5.1 audio has been available to us. It can be used with the Dolby Digital (5.1) and DTS laserdiscs and DVDs we own this second. How do we get this spectacular new addition to our theaters you ask? <
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> (I find this quite easy) <
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> Check the back of your receiver, preamp, etc. for PREOUT (RCA) jacks for the surround channels. (unfortunatly, if you dont have them you're out of luck) Then you can either buy a new Pro Logic/Multichannel receiver or buy one of the few new adapters for EX made by ADA (Audio Design Associates) and by SMART. I personally, wouldnt recommend the latter, because it would cost about $300 - $600 for the adapter then about the same for a mediocre amp. So go for a ProLogic receiver. They cost about $200 and come with a good 100 watts per channel of power. Then (with a ProLogic receiver) hook up some stereo (RCA) cables from the PREOUT jacks of the Dolby/DTS receiver, preamp, etc. to one of the imputs on the ProLogic receiver. Oh, I forgot, you have to abtain an additional speaker (prefribly the same as your other surrounds.Grrrgh!)<
>Hook up the Left-Surround speaker to the Left channel speaker output on the receiver(ProLogic), then the same for the right. Then hook up your new BACK-Surround speaker to the output for the center channel(ProLogic). WOW! Then set the receiver(Prologic) to the correct imput, then place the surround mode of the reciever(ProLogic) to not ProLogic but what is usually called 3-Logic. Then set the volume and balances and your all set.(when you dont want the EX effect, an example would be if you are watching TV, just switch the ProLogic receiver into stereo.)<
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> Ok, this Mod is tired. Im quite sure I havent left anything out. I have yet to implement this feature into my theater but I might this summer. In that case I might do some reviews with and without it. (that is if NeoKnight doesnt beat me to it, not likely.)<
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> (sighs) Enjoy!<
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> (I will do a follow-up on this in the near future.)<
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Surround Sound EX?
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NeoKnight03
Re: Surround Sound EX?
Damn, nigga!! That's a lot of info!! Hey, great job, man! <b><u>I am a proud member of Team S.E.X.Y.</u></b>Dark Knight's Console Fortress...<i></i>
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Homicide187
Re: Surround Sound EX?
Man.<
>I expected this one to be swamped with Q&A.<
>Hurry up.<
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>I expected this one to be swamped with Q&A.<
>Hurry up.<
> <i>Edited by Homicide187 at: 4/13/00 5:11:29 pm<
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Ingrid
Re: I agree.
Neo...I'll give you some ideas later. I'll post them at The Castle... <i>~Ingrid~</i><i><i></i>