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VIA's advanced Envy24HT Audio Controller is driving the next generation of hi-fi PCs, with integration into the new Terratec Aureon and M-Audio Revolution soundcards.

"After the success of our Delta pro series of soundcards using VIA's Envy line of Audio Controllers, we wanted to expand our reach with a soundcard that appeals to everyone who listens to audio on their PC," commented Jason Ivan, Director of Marketing for M-Audio's Consumer Division, "M-Audio's new Revolution soundcard takes full advantage of the VIA Envy24HT's performance to support the latest audio content on the market, and provides an unparalleled listening experience."

"In our next generation of solutions, Terratec wanted to set a new standard for consumer soundcards, and the VIA Envy24HT certainly met those requirements," commented Heiko Meertz, General Manager of Terratec "Integrating the VIA Envy24HT into our new Aureon 7.1 Space soundcard also underscores a long relationship with VIA, and our belief in the outstanding performance and quality of their sound solutions."

As the role of the PC expands for home entertainment applications, audio is taking on an increasingly important role for consumers. Enabling the next wave of audio content, the VIA Envy24HT sets a new level of audio performance for the PC, supporting the highest resolution 24-bit 192kHz audio formats. The VIA Envy24HT also enables up to 8 outputs to support the latest DVD-Videos with Dolby Digital EX® and DTS ES® audio tracks.

"VIA is very pleased to be working with our valued partners to deliver high quality sound solutions that are raising the bar of audio on the PC," commented Steve Chen, Product Manager for VIA Audio and Executive Assistance to the CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. "With these latest two additions, the Envy line of Controllers is rapidly gaining market share in this increasingly important market."

About VIA Audio
VIA has developed a broad spectrum of silicon solutions for enhancing the PC audio experience, including the highly respected, studio performance VIA Envy24 and Envy24HT Audio Controllers that are used by some of the world's leading audio card makers. VIA also offers a range of AC'97 audio codecs, such as the high performance VIA VT1616 6-channel codec that enables theatre quality sound in both audio-on-motherboard and soundcard applications.
For more information on the VIA Envy24HT please visit our website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/envy24ht.jsp

About TerraTec
In 1994, TerraTec Electronic GmbH set out to make its mark from the Lower Rhine town of Nettetal, Germany. Since then, Germany's largest manufacturer of sound cards has evolved into one of the largest multimedia enterprises in Europe. Its product portfolio ranges from audio systems, video, graphics and TV cards for PCs to HiFi consumer products for digital radio and MP3. TerraTec has demonstrated its innovative power in the multimedia sector with its "EWS Technology" and "4G Sound" standards. The company has an international reach and generated sales of around EUR 24 million in the last business year.

For more information on the new Terratec Aureon 7.1 Space soundcard please click here

About M-Audio
M-Audio (formerly Midiman) is a leading provider of digital audio and MIDI solutions for today's electronic musicians and audio professionals. M-Audio also launched its consumer division this year, providing professional-quality audio products with consumer design and usability. Founded in 1988, M-Audio now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. M-Audio's ability to develop advanced technology into affordable products has led the company to win some of the international audio community's highest praise and awards including being named the industry's fastest growing company for the past two years running by Music Trades magazine.

For more information on the new M-Audio Revolution soundcard please click here

About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia, optical storage, communication and networking chips. VIA delivers value to the PC industry by designing, marketing, and selling high-performance VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range of PC platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and Internet Appliances, as well as developing complete solutions for the PC platform through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers include the world's top OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators. VIA is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China high-tech manufacturing engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and Europe. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and achieved annual revenues of nearly US$1 billion in 2001. Additional information can be found at www.via.com.tw.

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