Penteo, LLC Launches with New Technology Used in Upcoming Film Release "Watchmen"
Company Demonstrates Breakthrough Technology to the Audio Engineering Society in San Francisco Garnering Rave Reviews.
San Francisco, CA, February 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Penteo, LLC has announced that the Warner Brothers blockbuster "Watchmen" is the first major motion picture to take advantage of their new direct stereo-to-5.1 surround sound re-mastering system.
In a recent presentation to the Bay Area Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Wheeler and his team demonstrated their new technology using unprocessed audio and music from CDs, MP3s, and even an iPhone.
According to John Wheeler, Penteo, LLC founder and inventor of the new technology, "the Penteo system is based on an entirely new stereo analysis method. We believe it's the first truly significant breakthrough in the art of converting stereo into 5.1 surround sound in the last 15 years."
Penteo has developed a system of processes and a patent-pending proprietary technology that cleanly and efficiently converts any stereo mix of music, film, and TV soundtracks directly into superior-quality 5.1 surround sound. At the core of this system is a new stereo "panorama slicing"TM algorithm that Wheeler says creates a much cleaner, clearer, more discrete 5.1 surround experience than any other 5.1 conversion technology available today. "Most importantly, our surround masters downmix back to stereo with absolutely no sonic artifacts" Wheeler said.
The company offers premium audio re-mastering services for production companies, studios, and record labels to convert their existing libraries into 5.1 surround. "We were approached by the film's mixer to up-convert 1960's and '70's music hits and classical pieces for "Watchmen" at the October meeting of the Audio Engineering Society," Wheeler said. "We were able to turn the mixes around to the client in a short time and possibly saved them thousands of dollars in potential remixing fees."
Additionally, the company has developed the "Penteo/RT" broadcast appliance which converts live stereo broadcasts into 5.1 surround on the fly, giving broadcasters the ability to automatically send out all their programming as a 5.1 mix simultaneously with their stereo transmission. Penteo plans to license the technology to consumer electronics makers and professional production hardware manufacturers.
The Penteo service was recently spotlighted in the audio trade magazine "Pro Sound News Europe":
“Having accurately checked the azimuth of the source material (considered essential to extracting centre-channel information) the firm applies its DSP magic to the in- and out-of-phase content and delivers a truly stunning result." (PSNE - November 2008, p.7)
Wheeler, an Emmy-winning sound mixer as well as a computer programmer, was formerly the Core Network Architect at EDnet, the Skywalker Ranch-founded pro digital audio network. John has 30 years of experience with the entertainment industry, including a long run with NBC. "As audio professionals ourselves, we are mainly concerned that our output remains faithful to the original stereo mix, with nothing artificial," Wheeler said. "It's amazing to listen to many recordings after we've processed them through Penteo and hear the voices and instruments that you would never be able to hear in the original stereo mix. The clarity and sound separation are superb. It opens up a whole new listening experience for the audience."
About Penteo:
Penteo, LLC, based in San Francisco, California offers premium mixing services and technology licensing to the professional media production and broadcast industries. The company's proprietary, patent-pending technology is the foundation of the company, allowing television, film, and music industry professionals to convert and deliver their stereo content and assets into 5.1 surround sound efficiently and inexpensively.
Founded by inventor and Emmy-winning audio professional, John Wheeler, Penteo, LLC is making its mark in the audio mastering and broadcast industries as setting a new standard in stereo-compatible 5.1 audio processing.
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In a recent presentation to the Bay Area Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Wheeler and his team demonstrated their new technology using unprocessed audio and music from CDs, MP3s, and even an iPhone.
According to John Wheeler, Penteo, LLC founder and inventor of the new technology, "the Penteo system is based on an entirely new stereo analysis method. We believe it's the first truly significant breakthrough in the art of converting stereo into 5.1 surround sound in the last 15 years."
Penteo has developed a system of processes and a patent-pending proprietary technology that cleanly and efficiently converts any stereo mix of music, film, and TV soundtracks directly into superior-quality 5.1 surround sound. At the core of this system is a new stereo "panorama slicing"TM algorithm that Wheeler says creates a much cleaner, clearer, more discrete 5.1 surround experience than any other 5.1 conversion technology available today. "Most importantly, our surround masters downmix back to stereo with absolutely no sonic artifacts" Wheeler said.
The company offers premium audio re-mastering services for production companies, studios, and record labels to convert their existing libraries into 5.1 surround. "We were approached by the film's mixer to up-convert 1960's and '70's music hits and classical pieces for "Watchmen" at the October meeting of the Audio Engineering Society," Wheeler said. "We were able to turn the mixes around to the client in a short time and possibly saved them thousands of dollars in potential remixing fees."
Additionally, the company has developed the "Penteo/RT" broadcast appliance which converts live stereo broadcasts into 5.1 surround on the fly, giving broadcasters the ability to automatically send out all their programming as a 5.1 mix simultaneously with their stereo transmission. Penteo plans to license the technology to consumer electronics makers and professional production hardware manufacturers.
The Penteo service was recently spotlighted in the audio trade magazine "Pro Sound News Europe":
“Having accurately checked the azimuth of the source material (considered essential to extracting centre-channel information) the firm applies its DSP magic to the in- and out-of-phase content and delivers a truly stunning result." (PSNE - November 2008, p.7)
Wheeler, an Emmy-winning sound mixer as well as a computer programmer, was formerly the Core Network Architect at EDnet, the Skywalker Ranch-founded pro digital audio network. John has 30 years of experience with the entertainment industry, including a long run with NBC. "As audio professionals ourselves, we are mainly concerned that our output remains faithful to the original stereo mix, with nothing artificial," Wheeler said. "It's amazing to listen to many recordings after we've processed them through Penteo and hear the voices and instruments that you would never be able to hear in the original stereo mix. The clarity and sound separation are superb. It opens up a whole new listening experience for the audience."
About Penteo:
Penteo, LLC, based in San Francisco, California offers premium mixing services and technology licensing to the professional media production and broadcast industries. The company's proprietary, patent-pending technology is the foundation of the company, allowing television, film, and music industry professionals to convert and deliver their stereo content and assets into 5.1 surround sound efficiently and inexpensively.
Founded by inventor and Emmy-winning audio professional, John Wheeler, Penteo, LLC is making its mark in the audio mastering and broadcast industries as setting a new standard in stereo-compatible 5.1 audio processing.
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