New Dolby Axon Desktop Client Software Brings Surround Sound Voice Chat to Gamers

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced a limited beta release of its new Dolby^® Axon desktop client software that brings surround sound voice technology to a chat room environment. Both in game and out, the software will enable gamers to naturally discern who is talking by the direction of his or her voice, and moreover, selectively listen to one of many conversations by focusing attention in a particular direction.

Because the software is based on the Dolby Axon 3D voice technology, users will be able to hear voice chat in surround sound—minimizing the sensation that all voices seem to come from the same location. The new software is well-suited for chat room features in online multiplayer games, and has an easy-to-use graphical interface that allows users to create, join, and interact in visual chat rooms.

Beginning today, users can register for the limited beta release at http://axon.dolby.com. Dolby will issue invitations to join the beta program starting September 27.

"Dolby understands that people hear the world in surround sound, so it makes sense that we would enable this for an online world as well,” said Matt Tullis, Senior Marketing Manager for Games at Dolby Laboratories. "Whether it’s in online chat rooms or during actual game play, the ability to discern each other’s voices spatially translates into a much more enjoyable experience.”

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Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the benefits, performance, features, and capabilities of Dolby Axon; the anticipated or potential benefits that game publishers, developers, and users may derive from Dolby Axon; the timing and availability of the Dolby Axon desktop client software, of game titles incorporating Dolby Axon in general, and of Jumpgate Evolution and Mission Against Terror, in particular; and the anticipated market acceptance and demand for Dolby Axon by game publishers, developers, and users, are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks that Dolby Axon may not perform as anticipated; risks associated with building market acceptance for game audio technologies in general and Dolby Axon in particular; competition in the market for game audio technologies; rapid changes in technical requirements for game audio technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form 10-Q or 10-K. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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