Today at IBC2003, Microsoft Corp., Capital Radio PLC, NTL Broadcast and RadioScape Ltd. announced a trial period that will bring 5.1-channel surround sound to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in the United Kingdom. The trial period will involve live Internet Protocol (IP) datacasting of Microsoft® Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA Pro) 5.1-channel content over L-Band in the central London area starting October 2003. The trial is expected to last for approximately six months, bringing a true 5.1 experience to DAB for the first time.
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