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-Delivers certified 8-channel surround in 32-bit precision of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS Neo:6, SRS Circle Surround II, THX Surround EX, THX, AAC, MP3 and PCM

Implemented with a new 32-bit software architecture designed to process digital audio signal formats efficiently and accurately, the Melody 32 audio processor implements Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS- ES Extended Surround, DTS Neo:6, SRS Circle Surround II, THX and THX Surround EX, AAC (two-channel, low complexity), MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3), PCM, Bass and Delay Management-all in 32-bit precision in up to eight channels. The Melody 32 audio processor automatically detects the incoming bit stream and applies the appropriate code downloaded from the boot flash.

"The Analog Devices' Melody 32 audio processor brings the 32-bit precision required for a recording studio quality listening experience to a new price point enabling a wider range of high-volume consumer digital audio products for customers in living room and automotive environments," said Mike Haidar, product line director, software & systems technology, DSP and system products division, Analog Devices, Inc. Certified by the leading audio format providers: Dolby, DTS, SRS Labs and Lucasfilm THX, the Melody 32 audio processor is available as a complete, fully-engineered reference design to accelerate development time for the fast-paced consumer market. Melody 32 is currently shipping to audio electronics customers.

Also today, Kenwood announced three new A/V receivers, Models VR-6070, VR- 6060, and VR-6050 which all use Analog Devices' new Melody 32 digital audio processor. The Kenwood A/V receivers are priced starting at a new low $200. price point.

"Kenwood selected Analog Devices' Melody 32 audio processor because it implements all of the leading digital audio formats, enabling Kenwood to define a new class of A/V receivers delivering audiophile performance at popular consumer prices," said Brian Towne, director of product development for Kenwood USA Corporation. "The Melody 32 audio processor enables our new receivers and follow-on products to deliver the realism of multi-channel digital audio for the first time in new geographies and environments previously limited by price."

Price and Availability

Analog Devices' Melody 32 audio processor can be ordered under part number ADSST-Melody-32. An evaluation board with an evaluation copy of the software and schematics is priced at $1,250 in single quantities and is currently shipping to qualified customers.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. Headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, the company employs approximately 8,800 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Taiwan. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index.

Note to Editors: Melody is a registered trademark of Analog Devices Inc.

Surround EX is a jointly-developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

"Dolby," "Pro Logic," "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark and DTS ES is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries.

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