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February 7, 2005
discWelder™ STEEL 2.5 With Optional Mirroring
Minnetonka Audio releases new version of DVD-Audio authoring app.
Minnetonka, MN (2/7/05) — Minnetonka Audio Software has announced shipment of a new
version of its professional DVD-Audio authoring discWelder ™ STEEL v2.5.
Similar to the award winning discWelder ™ BRONZE, discWelder STEEL allows users to easily
write their own high-resolution DVD-A’s. discWelder ™ STEEL can import all Linear PCM
formats supported in the DVD-Audio specification, including surround (up to 6 channels of 24
bit 48kHz audio) and high resolutions stereo (two channels of 24 bit 192 kHz audio). Surround
and stereo may be used on the same disc in WAV or AIFF file format and the discWelder STEEL
burned DVD-Audio discs will play on any DVD-Audio player that supports DVD±R/W. The
program is simple to learn and easy to use.
- Features new to STEEL and included in version 2.5
- 9 Groups – Up to 99 tracks per group
- Mixed track bit depths and sample rates
- 24/96 sample rate conversion (Resolution)
- Bonus or Hidden group (Easter Egg)
- Downmix presets • One image per Track
- Dual layer support
Mirror option (sold separately)
This innovative feature allows the user to automatically
derive a Video Zone from the contents of the Audio Zone, generating a Universal disc capable
of playback on any DVD player. Audio is automatically encoded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) to the
VIDEO_TS.
STEEL is now available from authorized discWelder dealers worldwide or directly from Minnetonka Audio at http://discWelder.com and priced at $495 MSRP. The Mirror option is priced at $350 ($250 if purchased as a bundle).
About Minnetonka Audio Software:
Minnetonka Audio Software is the world’s leading developer of audio encoding and DVD-Audio authoring software. Supported codecs include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic™ II, DTS™, and MLP™ formats. Minnetonka Audio Software’s revolutionary discWelder line of DVD-Audio authoring tools is the standard for authoring in this new high fidelity delivery format. More information is available at www.minnetonkaaudio.com.
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