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News Release from: VIA Technologies | Subject: VT1708
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 February 2006
Vinyl VT1708 High Definition Audio Codec
Building on the acclaimed audio excellence of VIA's Vinyl Audio solutions, the VIA VT1708 Codec is designed the deliver the Warmth of Sound for media-centric PCs
Via Technologies, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the Via Vinyl VT1708 High Definition (HD) Audio Codec with premium quality and features for expanding PC audio requirements The HD Audio standard realizes the next step in fulfilling the needs of a new generation of PCs that are taking on increasingly complex communication and entertainment roles
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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To meet these growing requirements HD Audio technology enables support of the latest high definition audio content, and advanced features such as enhanced microphone support for clearer VOIP communication.
The Via Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec delivers to the market a solution with high fidelity audio playback featuring four premium quality stereo DACs enabling 8 channel support, and 2 stereo ADCs, all of which support the latest 24-bit, 192KHz audio standards.
The Via Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec additionally supports features that further tweak the audio experience, such as a high quality headphone amplifier, enhanced recording features, and advanced connectivity.
"As users increasingly depend on their PC for multimedia applications, there is a strong requirement for every PC to ship with high quality audio support as a standard feature," commented Philip Chen, Special Assistant to the President, Multimedia and Consumer Electronics Division, Via Technologies "The Via Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec builds upon Via's strength in developing high quality audio solutions, and was designed from the ground up to ensure a premium acoustic experience.".
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