srs audio sandboxSRS Audio Sandbox with unlock password!
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DESCRIPTION
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Welcome to the SRS Audio Sandbox. The sandbox will allow you to process any audio
in your system with one of four SRS technologies:

WOW HD: Provides enhanced width, bass and definition for music sources.

Headphone 360: Enhances both stereo and multichannel sources for headphone listening.

TruSurround XT: Virtualizes multichannel content for listening on two speakers,
    with post-processing enhancements.

CircleSurround II: Decodes ANY stereo input into 5.1 surround sound.

SUPPORTED SOUND CARDS
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Only PCI-based (and PCMCIA) sound cards are supported. USB and FireWire
devices are not supported at this time.

The following devices have been tested and are known to work with the
SRS Standalone driver:

Creative Labs Audigy family (including Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS)
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! family
SoundMAX-based codecs
Realtek-based codecs
Conexant-based codecs

Some devices are supported, but may have minor issues:

M-Audio Revolution
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz - Supports 2-channel output only


Other sound cards may work, but are not officially supported.

For further information, please see the FAQ in the included help file.

KNOWN ISSUES
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- Sigmatel HD audio codecs will not allow multichannel input to the Audio Sandbox.


REVISION HISTORY
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Version 1.5.0.0
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Date: 02/22/2007
- Now uses new regiatration scheme
- Fixed sync issues with UAA devices.
- Fixes problem where advanced controls settings lost if a preset is loaded 
  just before closing the application.
- Added Vista compatibility

Version 1.4.2.0
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Date: 12/18/2006
- No longer sets the "Run At Startup" value in on installation.

Version 1.4.1.0
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Date: 12/12/2006
- Minor fixes for new trial method.

Version 1.4.0.0
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Date: 12/08/2006
- Updated to new trial method.

Version 1.3.4.0
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Date: 12/05/2006
- Modified mix of SAS theme music.

Version 1.3.3.0
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Date: 11/30/2006

- Media player open detection no longer stops after 3 detections
- "X" button no longer closes SAS completely, but behaves like the
  "_" button.
- On first run, the Quick Tour help window shows up beneath 
  the main application window
- The help window can be placed beneath the main application
  which previously it was always on top of the application
- Help updates, including information about the demo media
- Update Available button displays properly when app is first
  run.


Version 1.3.2.0
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Date: 11/27/2006
- Added startup media file to play intro upon first SAS launch.

Version 1.3.1.0
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Date: 11/20/2006
- Multichannel input files now just bypass the SAS when playing on multichannel systems.
- Now properly saves the speaker configuration when rebooting.
- Help file updates
- Updates to tooltip texts
- Fixed UI so that text does not overrun listbox windows under certain conditions.
- Now optionally pops up when media players are started.
- Configuration checklist dialog added (can be viewed through Options menu)
- Graphic text replaced with translatable text strings
- Other Minor UI changes

Version 1.3.0.0
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Date: 10/13/2006
- Now automatically sets the default soundcard.
- Automatically starts when Windows boots unless turned off in the Preferences dialog.

Version 1.2.0.0
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Date: 10/11/2006
- Driver is now WHQL-certified.

Version 1.1.0.3
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Date: 10/04/2006
- Renamed setup file to more standard setup.exe.
- Digitally signed the setup file.

Version 1.1.0.2
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Date: 10/03/2006
- Fixed some trial issues.
- Made mini-mode button text more descriptive.

Version 1.1.0.1
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Date: 09/29/2006
- Fixed activation when the trial is expired so that the user is not prompted
  to activate by email until s/he tries to activate online.

Version 1.1.0.0
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Date: 09/28/2006
- Speaker configuration of SAS not set to 5.1 on panel startup.
- Implemented new TruSurround XT.
- Fixed TSXT startup parameters to make sure TSXT ends up in the right input mode.
- Redesigned activation UI to be more intuitive.


Version 1.0.0.255
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Date: 09/11/2006
- Commercial release

Version 1.0.0.19
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Date: 09/07/2006
- Added text to the installer instructing the user to turn off all audio enhancement.


Version 1.0.0.18
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Date: 08/31/2006
- Installer now asks the user to reboot at the end of the installation.


Version 1.0.0.17
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Date: 08/28/2006
- Final updates to help.
- Added affiliate support to control panel.
- Changed to a 14 day trial.
- Added more descriptive error messages to the activation UI.
- Implemented Buy Now button on activation UI.


Version 1.0.0.16
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Date: 08/21/2006

- Now uses official SRS Audio Sandbox license.
- Implemented new activation shell.
- Fixed problem where the preferred device in a multidevice system
  would not use the same soundcard upon reboot.
- Added automatic update check.
- Added Buy Now button to control panel.

Version 1.0.0.14
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Date: 08/10/2006

- Fixed headphone 360 gain settings.

Version 1.0.0.13
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Date: 08/09/2006

- Implemented help file fixes
- Implemented gains for each technology to balance levels.


Version 1.0.0.12
Date: 08/08/2006

- Renamed to SRS Audio Sandbox
- Final control panel bug fixes for release

Version 1.0.0.11
Date: 08/01/2006
- Fixed minor return value error in WOW HD DLL.
- Some grammar fixes in the help file.
- Upgraded to the latest TSXT code.
- Added hotlink to control panel.
- Installer now properly stops the installation if the user cancels the driver installation.
- Added checkbox to installer for the user to confirm that he has read the warning
  about non-WHQL signing.
- Control labels in the Advanced panel now properly update when a preset is selected.
- Mobile HD renamed to Headphone 360.


Version 1.0.0.9
Date: 07/14/2006
- New Beta 2 release
- Fixed driver versioning that was preventing upgrades from Beta 1 from working properly.
- Fixed problem with the control panel not closing when Windows was shut down.


Version 1.0.0.8
Date: 07/12/2006
- Beta 2 release

Version 1.0.0.7
Date: 06/27/2006
- Beta release

Version 1.0.0.5
Date: 06/09/2006
- Initial internal release