Orban Implements ''Direct'' Digital Audio Streaming Through FMeXtra(TM) RF Transmission Channels
April 24 2006 - 11:16PM
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Circuit Research Labs, Inc. (OTCBB:CRLI): -- Groundbreaking
Capability Enables Terrestrial FM Broadcasters to Use Opticodec to
Encode Coding Technologies' MPEG4 aacPlus(R) Digital Radio Streams
Directly to FMeXtra Receivers, from Anywhere in the World Digital
Radio Express (DRE) and Circuit Research Labs, Inc. (OTCBB:CRLI)
announce the immediate availability of the Orban Opticodec 1010
streaming module for the DRE FMeXtra(TM) Digital SCA Encoder. This
breakthrough software module permits direct streaming of encoded
aacPlus (MPEG4 HE AAC) audio from Orban Opticodec-compatible audio
servers into the FMeXtra encoder and over-the-air to FMeXtra
enabled receivers. The combined solution eliminates transcoding and
provides the ultimate in low-cost, high-fidelity digital audio
distribution. "The future of digital radio is streaming technology
using world-standard audio codecs such as aacPlus from Coding
Technologies," said Derek Kumar, VP of Engineering at DRE. "FMeXtra
in combination with Orban's Opticodec fundamentally changes the
distribution model for broadcasting digital audio. There is no
longer any distinction between Internet streaming, cellular
streaming, and broadcast streaming." DRE's FMeXtra technology makes
it possible to have multiple digital audio channels on every FM
station at very low cost. However, creating the infrastructure
required to aggregate, condition, and encode digital content can be
expensive and difficult to manage. The Orban Opticodec solves these
problems and simplifies the entire digital encoding process. With
the Opticodec software, DRE's FMeXtra encoder can receive industry
standard RTP/RTSP aacPlus streams with Orban-optimized audio
quality from any standard TCP connection and streaming server in
the world. "Orban's Opticodec streaming software is MPEG4
standards-based and can already address multiple devices, like
media players in computers and 3GPP mobile devices," stated Greg
Ogonowski, Orban's VP of New Product Development. "Adding the
ability to feed the FMeXtra transmission chain makes it easier for
broadcasters, netcasters, and narrowcasters to make high-quality,
aacPlus-encoded audio ubiquitous." The streaming capture software
is now a standard feature of the DRE FMeXtra encoder. Existing
FMeXtra encoder customers are entitled to the update at no charge.
The Opticodec 1010 line of streaming AAC/aacPlus encoders is
available directly from Orban. For details, see
http://www.orban.com/products/streaming/opticodec-pc1010/ About
Circuit Research Labs, Inc. Circuit Research Labs, Inc., the parent
company of Orban, is a manufacturer of high-quality digital and
analog audio processing, transmission encoding, and noise reduction
equipment for the radio, TV and Internet audio industries. As
technology evolves, Circuit Research Labs continues to innovate
with state-of-the-art audio processing products for DAB, DTV and
streaming media. Circuit Research Labs, Inc. purchased Orban(R) in
May of 2000. Orban was founded in 1970 by Bob Orban, the world's
foremost expert in transmission audio processing for broadcast.
Orban leads the industry in the design and manufacture of audio
processors for radio, television and Internet broadcasting.
Recognized for its standard-setting Optimod(R) digital audio
processors and the Opticodec(R) codecs, the Orban name has become
synonymous with reliable, high-performance products. Today, its
versatile audio processing equipment and codecs are the products of
choice in fast-paced production environments worldwide. About
Digital Radio Express Digital Radio Express, Inc. (DRE) is a
privately held Silicon Valley-based company founded in 1997. DRE
has made significant contributions to the development of digital
radio broadcast and receiver technology. DRE has been granted
numerous patents in wireless digital communications, particularly
in the field of AM and FM digital radio broadcasting. DRE is
currently focused on bringing its advanced digital communication
knowledge to further expand the digitization of the FM spectrum,
offering significant performance, economic and novel future
application enhancements to FM radio broadcasters. DRE's FMeXtra
digital subcarrier technology is a major milestone in expanding
digital capabilities for FM radio worldwide. To learn more about
DRE go to their web site www.dreinc.com About Orban/CRL Founded in
1970 by Bob Orban, the world's foremost expert in transmission
audio processing for broadcast, Orban leads the industry in the
design and manufacture of audio processors for radio, television
and Internet broadcasting. Recognized for its standard-setting
Optimod(R) digital audio processors and the Audicy digital audio
workstation, the Orban name has become synonymous with reliable,
high-performance products. Today, its versatile audio processing
equipment, editing tools and codecs are the products of choice in
fast-paced production environments worldwide. In 2000, Orban(R) was
acquired by Circuit Research Labs -- a manufacturer of high-quality
digital and analog audio processing, transmission encoding, and
noise reduction equipment. Orban/CRL Systems now accounts for the
majority of the global market for radio, TV and Internet audio
processing. As technology evolves, Orban/CRL continues to innovate
with state-of-the-art audio processing products for DAB, DTV and
streaming media. Orban/CRL Forward-Looking Statements This news
release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Management's anticipation of future events is based upon
assumptions regarding levels of competition, research and
development results, raw material markets, the markets in which the
company operates, and stability of the regulatory environment. Any
of these assumptions could prove inaccurate, and therefore there
can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove
to be accurate. Orban/Circuit Research Labs, Inc. develops,
manufactures and markets electronic audio processing, transmission
encoding and noise reduction equipment for the worldwide radio,
television, cable, Internet and professional audio markets. The
Orban division manufactures and markets audio processing equipment,
primarily using digital technology. Orban Europe is a worldwide
leader in ISO/MPEG, audio, ISDN, satellite transmission,
networking, and storage. More information is available at
www.orban.com, www.orban-europe.com, and www.crlsystems.com.
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