Microsoft Corporation acquired Pacific Microsonics Inc., a transaction announced in September 2000.
Pacific Microsonics Inc. operates in Digital Media Division, is based in Union City, California, United States. Pacific Microsonics developed HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital), a patented signal-processing technology used in recording studios to correct distortions in digital audio, applied to more than 5,000 CD titles and licensed to audio makers such as Denon, Harman Kardon, Marantz and Toshiba. Microsoft bought the company to bring its digital-audio expertise into future PC and consumer-device offerings.
Incorporate PMI's HDCD digital-audio signal-processing technology and expertise into Microsoft's PC and consumer-device media offerings.
PMI has done amazing work to improve the sound quality of audio CDs with HDCD, which has been embraced by the recording industry. Its wealth of experience and innovative technology will be a tremendous addition to our industry-leading audio technology.Will Poole, Vice President, Digital Media Division, Microsoft
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.