Audio Precision Introduces Up to 10x Faster Dolby Digital Test & Verification.Business Editors & Technology Writers BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2004 Audio Precision, the world leader in audio test and measurement for nearly two decades, announced today the OPT-2711 Dolby Digital A digital audio encoding system from Dolby used in movie and home theaters. First used in 1995, Dolby Digital employs Dolby's AC-3 (Audio Coding-3) coding and compression technology and is the standard for DVD-Video and HDTV. 5. (R) Generator, capable of up to 10 times faster test and verification to the Dolby Digital standard. "We designed the Dolby Digital Generator primarily for R&D and verification engineers," said Alan Miksch, Audio Precision CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "It's perfect for both the design and verification phases in the development of consumer products containing Dolby Digital decoders." Miksch explained that the consumer products that rely most heavily on Dolby Digital technology in today's market include DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. systems, PCs, and set-top boxes The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. of all kinds. "It is also essential," Miksch said, "for IC manufacturers who make the chips that go into these consumer devices." "The speed gains in Dolby Digital standards test and verification are attributed to the generator's complete software automation," Miksch said, "which dispenses with conventional pre-encoded test DVDs, and the need for a DVD player or video monitor on the test/verification bench." Audio Precision's automated generator allows engineers to do away with time-consuming synch signals, external sweeps, and track-to-track DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. navigation between measurements. Another convenience of using the Audio Precision Dolby Digital Generator is that the technology is a true, closed loop system. It is ready for use when loaded on a PC-controlled Audio Precision 2700 Series audio analyzer by simply connecting the analyzer directly to the device under test. This direct link optimizes quick, accurate readings. The Dolby Digital Generator software allows engineers increased flexibility over conventional testing methods as well. It allows for dynamic stimulus signal generation tailored to exact needs, and lets engineers make interactive test-signal adjustments to pinpoint specific problems. The OPT-2711 Dolby Digital Generator is available for orders now. The U.S. list price is $3,900 when purchased with an Audio Precision 2700 Series audio analyzer, or $4,900 when purchased separately. Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Audio Precision distributors and representatives can be found at http://audioprecision.com/contacts/. For more information, contact David Solomon at 503-627-0832 ext. 201, or by email at davidso@audioprecision.com. About Audio Precision Audio Precision has created audio test processes and precision instruments for almost two decades. Audio Precision provides solutions to help customers worldwide build products that meet or exceed the highest audio performance standards. Dolby(R) Digital and Microsoft(R) WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. PC audio standards rely on Audio Precision equipment. For more information about Audio Precision, please visit www.audioprecision.com. |
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