Sonic Focus Explained

Sonic Focus Inc was a software development company located in South Lake Tahoe, California. It was founded in 1995 with the aim of improving the quality of live concerts broadcast over the Web. It later provided audio post processing technologies that recreate the original sound of digital recordings which have been reduced in quality by compression.^[1] Their products can be used to enhance the sound in many electronic products, including mobile phones, car audio, PCs, laptops, MP3 players, TVs and home theatre systems.^{[2] [3] [4]}

In early 2008, Sonic Focus was acquired by ARC International, a provider of consumer intellectual property to OEM and semiconductor companies.^[5] In 2009 ARC International was acquired by Virage Logic Corporation.^[6] In September, 2010, Virage Logic was acquired by Synopsys Inc.^[7]

Products

• Adaptive Dynamics - helps restore clarity and fidelity of compressed audio in music, movies and games.
• X-Matrix - creates a surround-sound environment on stereo speakers or headphones.
• Extrapolator - expands stereo audio to a multi-channel sound stage using physical modelling techniques.
• Virtual Bass - significantly enhances bass response of speakers with limited ability to produce bass without compromising voice integrity or detail.

External links

• Interview with CEO Tom Paddock at CES 2008 by Dave Graveline on Into Tomorrow.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWy__PfBJTQ
• Review of P5E3 motherboard with reference to Sonic Focus audio http://anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3229&p=6
• Bel Canto and Sonic Focus awarded CES Innovations 2008 award in the Audio Components category http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/01-04-2008/0004730464&EDATE=FRI+Jan+04+2008,+08:00+AM
• Intel use of Sonic Focus Technology on motherboards http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/sonicfocus.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/ias/index.htm https://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/03/04/intel_updates_epc/

Notes and References

1. News: Intel updates Ent PC with audio 'reality amp'. Smith. Tony. 2005-03-04. The Register. 2017-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20050306051031/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/03/04/intel_updates_epc/. 2005-03-06. dead. en.
2. http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1250_3.html Motherboard: Intel D865PERL (Springdale) Review :: Sonic Focus 1.0 :: Motherboards.org
3. http://www.mbreview.com/perl-3.php MBReview.com - Your Source For Motherboard News, Reviews and More Computer Technology
4. http://www.technewsworld.com/story/41112.html Technology News: Tech Buzz: The Evolution of Online Games and the Next iPod
5. https://archive.today/20120910011710/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS68673+12-Feb-2008+BW20080212 ARC Acquires Sonic Focus | Reuters
6. http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4196494/Virage-Logic-completes-acquisition-of-ARC-International Virage Logic completes acquisition of ARC International
7. http://synopsys.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=838 Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Virage Logic Corporation