The Sonature System, invented by IAR instructor Bernard Fox, is a recording process that creates authentic 5.1 surround sound in all formats (including DVD A and SACD) for home theater, cable, satellite, broadcast, and movie theaters. The Sonature system provides an extraordinary, unprecedented, greatly enhanced listening experience from any location in the room, unlike conventional 5.1 surround sound, which requires the listener to be directly in the center of the room.

The Sonature system design is based on a new understanding of the physiology of hearing. The system processes existing stereo and monaural masters in all surround sound formats, while preserving the integrity of the original production and concept of the artist and producer.

Ellis Marsalis, the world renowned New Orleans based recording artist, pianist, and composer has recorded with the Sonature system at Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Bernard teaches audio technology and is an audio veteran with more than 35 years of experience as a producer, engineer, and audio-visual systems designer. His credits include the Oscar-winning feature film When We Were Kings, the Tony award-winning Broadway productions “City of Angels,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Sophisticated Ladies,” and several theme park attractions at venues such as Busch Gardens and Mystic Aquarium.

Along with being the CEO of the Museum of Sound Recording in New York, Bernard has completed hundreds of CDs and records and has received several double-platinum awards for projects including The Best of the Tonight Show as well as War of the Worlds. He has also received numerous credits for live television mixing for the Grammy and Tony award ceremonies.

For more information on Sonature, log on to www.sonature.com.