Apogee Introduces DDX-8001 Controller Enabling High-End Audio Features.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 New Automode(TM) Design Allows for Quick, Easy and Inexpensive Implementation in Affordable, Compact Systems Apogee Technology, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ), a leading provider of digital audio amplification solutions, today announced the release of the DDX-8001 Controller, the company's fourth generation digital amplifier See Class D amplifier. controller. The state-of-the-art design paves the way for manufacturers of affordable multi-channel audio systems to quickly, easily and inexpensively add rich, high-quality multi-channel audio features previously found only in high-end offerings. The DDX-8001 Controller combines an advanced digital audio processor with Apogee's patented DDX DDx abbreviation for differential diagnosis; used in medical records. (R) processing that supports up to eight channels of high efficiency DDX audio amplification. The Controller contains Apogee's new Automode(TM) programmability that makes it possible for audio designers to simply and quickly pre-select custom settings built-in to the DDX-8001. The Controller includes many new audio preset features previously found only in high-end audiophile An individual who is very interested and enthusiastic about the sound quality of a stereo or home theater system. Quality audio components are designed to reproduce the audio without adding any distortion or coloration. systems including: -- DVD-Audio and SACD/DSD with a full feature set covering all high-resolution audio Digital audio formats that have better sound quality because of higher sampling rates taken of the original sound waves. SACD and DVD-Audio are two high-resolution audio formats that were designed for better sound than CDs, but never took off (see SACD and DVD-Audio). formats -- QSound(TM) QSurround5.1 to automatically convert a mono, stereo or surround sound recording to a rich and realistic 3D positional experience -- 32 EQ soundstage selections such as jazz, rock, country and classical for realistic music venue reproduction -- All bass management configurations and crossover presets included to easily optimize subwoofer/satellite speaker configurations -- 5.1 to two-channel simultaneous down mix capability for VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. recordings, lineout or headphone See headphones. outputs -- Auto Dynamic Range Compression This article is about a process that reduces the dynamic range of audio signals. For processes that reduce the size of digital audio files, see audio compression (data). Dynamic range compression also called DRC (DRC DRC Democratic Republic of Congo DRC Down (Stage) Right Center DRC Director(ate) of Reserve Components DRC Disability Rights Commission (United Kingdom) ) and volume controlled loudness including a nighttime listening mode "The DDX-8001 builds upon the proven success of our first eight channel controller, the DDX-8000, by offering what we believe is the highest performing, most feature-rich capabilities of any digital amplifier solution in the world," said John Gitelman, Apogee's Director of Marketing and Product Development. "Now designers and manufacturer's of compact home theater systems, powered speakers and automotive multimedia systems can offer a high-end multi-channel audio experience to mainstream consumers at affordable prices." Details, Price and Delivery The DDX-8001 supports Apogee's full line of high-efficiency DDX Power Devices with solutions from 15 watts to 100 watts per channel. The device is pin compatible with the DDX-8000 Controller IC enabling customers to quickly upgrade their existing products to take full advantage of the DDX-8001's enhanced feature set. The DDX-8001 is priced at $4.98 in 1000 piece quantities. Engineering samples are available now. Delivery of production quantities is expected in the first quarter of 2004. An evaluation board will be available in January 2004 with an intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . About Apogee Technology, Inc. Apogee Technology, Inc., designs, develops and markets integrated circuits that incorporate the company's patented Direct Digital Amplification (DDX(R)) technology. This all-digital, high efficiency audio amplifier technology has significant commercial benefits including enhanced sound quality, expanded functionality, reduced product size and lower manufacturing costs compared to traditional analog amplifier solutions. The company markets and sells its DDX ICs to leading digital consumer electronic corporations worldwide. For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.apogeeddx.com. DDX(R) is a registered trademark of Apogee Technology, Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate", "project", "intend", "plan", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied. Please refer to the company's risk factors as set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB. |
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