Snell Incorporates Linear Acoustic Technology

A top television audio control from production to transmission, Linear Acoustic, is to partner with Snell for its modular products.
"We are pleased to be working with the innovative professionals at Snell," said Tim Carroll, founder of Linear Acoustic.
"Broadcasters and other attendees of the 2011 NAB Show were very interested in the new 3G conversion modules for the company's signature IQ Modular solution."
He said that Snell's new range of IQ modules include comprehensive audio processing functions allowing complete control over external and embedded audio signals for applications requiring channel routing or mixing.
An important addition to these standard audio functions is the inclusion of both stereo-to-5.1 upmixing and loudness control technology developed by Linear Acoustic.
"We are excited to be working with Linear Acoustic, a leader in the field of audio technology," said Steve Cole, Product Manager, modular products at Snell.
"Working together, we are able to bring significant benefits to our customers looking for industry-leading audio control solutions."
Snell is a leading innovator in digital media technology and provides broadcasters and global media companies with a comprehensive range of solutions to create, better manage, and streamline the distribution of content for today's multi-screen world.
It provides the tools necessary to transition seamlessly and cost-effectively to HDTV, stereoscopic 3D, and 3Gbps operations.
Linear Acoustic is a leading authority in television audio control from production to transmission.
The company designs and manufactures the Aero range of audio processing and loudness control solutions, Upmax upmixing and downmixing solutions, the LQ-1000 Loudness Quality Monitor and MetaMAX metadata processing products.
Linear Acoustic licenses and OEMs key technologies to other companies in the broadcast industry.
(BMcC)