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To: slob who wrote (1093)	1/6/1998 12:55:00 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1486

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To: slob who wrote (1093)	1/7/1998 8:22:00 AM
From: coopie	Respond to of 1486

Good Morn. ZRAN news... bject: Aureal Semiconductor \| Previous \| ------ \| Edit your message \| Earnings \| To: Darleen Shurgot (371 ) From: coopie Wednesday, Jan 7 1998 8:20AM EST Reply # of 372 AURL / ZRAN News this morn. [ Business \| US Market \| Industry \| IPO \| S&P \| International \| PRNews \| BizWire \| Finance Home ] Wednesday January 7, 7:59 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Aureal Semiconductor, Inc. Aureal Karaoke Available as Single-Chip Solution on Zoran Digital Audio Signal Processors Aureal's Karaoke Technology Now Offered on Audio Zoran Chips FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Aureal Semiconductor Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AURL - news), a leader in next generation audio technologies, and Zoran Corporation (Nasdaq: ZRAN - news), the world's leading supplier of Dolby Digital(R) decoders, today announced that Aureal's advanced Karaoke technology is being ported and optimized to run on Zoran Corporation's ZR38600 Digital Audio Signal Processors. Aureal's proprietary Karaoke technology is based on algorithms which it developed for use on its ASP 301 karaoke processor. Aureal can now offer an advanced karaoke solution to DVD customers in its ASP 301 karaoke processor chip and baseline karaoke features such as reverb, echo and key shift as a licensed product to run on Zoran's advanced Digital Audio Signal processor chips. ''The Zoran ZR38600 can simultaneously run both Dolby AC-3R decoding and the Aureal karaoke algorithms, bringing accurate, high-fidelity, multi-channel audio to consumers as well as baseline karaoke features without adding additional hardware costs,'' said Paul Goldberg, Vice President of Audio at Zoran. ''The ability to run these high quality karaoke features from Aureal on Zoran platforms illustrates the flexibility of Zoran solutions to add advanced features to an OEM's product.'' ''This is a great platform for Aureal, as any customer using Zoran chips for AC-3 decoding may add Aureal Karaoke in a cost effective and efficient manner,'' said Brendan O'Flaherty, Vice President of Business Development for Aureal. ''The Aureal Karaoke licensing package along with Aureal's A3D Surround virtualization licensing packages provides OEM customers with a one stop shop for advanced audio features for both the consumer and PC market.'' Since Zoran introduced the first commercially available Dolby Digital decoder in 1994, Zoran's digital audio signal processors have been adopted by many of the world's largest manufacturers of audio equipment, and were recently selected as the Dolby Digital and ProLogic reference standard by Dolby Laboratories. Aureal has been providing advanced, professional-level karaoke capabilities for consumer and PC-based systems through feature enhancements on its own ASP 301 chip (see Aureal's Karaoke press release of 1/5/98). Aureal will be demonstrating its karaoke technology at the CES show in the Las Vegas Hilton, booth D-5834. About Aureal Aureal builds advanced audio semiconductor and software solutions that increase functionality and features for personal computers and consumer electronics devices. Aureal not only develops audio processing semiconductor chips, but licenses technology designed to define and improve advanced audio standards in the marketplace. For information on Aureal, its products, and its industry leading A3D audio technologies, call Corporate Communications at 510-252-4582 or visit the company's website at www.aureal.com. About Zoran Corporation Zoran Corporation develops and markets integrated circuits, integrated circuit ''cores'' and software for digital video and audio applications enabled by compression for the consumer audio, multimedia, and PC markets. Zoran's product line includes JPEG codecs, MPEG and DVD decoders, advanced Digital Audio Signal Processors, real-time Video CD and DVD software for the PC and VLSI cores. Zoran ICs are used in professional and consumer digital audio systems, video editing systems, filmless digital cameras, PC-based or stand-alone Video CD systems and DVD players. Established in 1983, the company headquarters are in Santa Clara, California and has operations in Haifa, Israel; Toronto, Canada, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information about Zoran, call 408-919-4111, or visit the company's website at www.zoran.com. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, dependence on new technology, foundry capacity, availability and reliability; dependence on the PC and consumer electronics industries; competition and pricing pressures; the need for additional financing to support future growth; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Aureal Semiconductor, Inc.

To: slob who wrote (1093)	1/8/1998 7:36:00 AM
From: coopie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1486

ZRAN NEWS - Alliance with Altec Lansing... [ Business \| US Market \| Industry \| IPO \| S&P \| International \| PRNews \| BizWire \| Finance Home ] Thursday January 8, 7:01 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Altec Lansing Technologies and Zoran Corporation Announce Alliance Applied to New Line of Products Affordable Multi-Channel Digital Audio for Computers, DVD, Home Entertainment LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 8, 1998--Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with Zoran Corporation combining their resources to develop audio products incorporating the Zoran ZR38600 Digital Audio Signal Processor. Altec Lansing will apply this technology in the development of a new family of products featuring affordable Dolby Digital AC3 surround sound audio reproduction systems. As a result, people will have greater access to high quality, multi-channel digital audio from computers, DVD players, digital television receivers and set-top boxes. This includes the application of the Zoran ZR38600 Digital Audio Signal Processor combined with Altec Lansing's unique proprietary architecture to current and future Altec Lansing products, including those using USB controlled audio operating under Windows 95 and full digital streaming audio via USB, scheduled to be supported with Windows 98. Altec Lansing is showing audio peripheral devices, based on this new alliance, to its customers at the International Winter Consumer Electronics Show opening today in Las Vegas, NV. ''New technology, including DVD, USB and AC3 means people can enjoy the best quality digital audio with their computers and home entertainment devices,'' commented Edward Anchel, chairman and CEO of Altec Lansing Technologies, in making this announcement. ''The alliance with Zoran means our audio products will deliver true multi-channel digital audio at prices affordable to both OEM manufacturers and consumers.'' ''It is very exciting to be working with Altec Lansing on their new family of audio products that will have such a large impact on home entertainment,'' said Paul Goldberg, vice president of systems solutions and audio products for Zoran Corporation. ''Digital multi-channel audio is driving this revolution, whether it emanates from computers, DVD players, digital television receivers or set-top boxes used with cable, satellite or terrestrial broadcast sources. The Zoran ZR38600 Digital Audio Signal Processor provides Altec Lansing audio devices with the power to handle all of the processing required to make multi-channel audio the dynamic experience that it is intended to be and, by being a programmable device with processing power to spare, to serve as the engine for future sophisticated signal processing.'' Side-Firing Speaker Design And Dolby Digital AC3 Decoding The patented side-firing design of Altec Lansing speakers is being combined with the Zoran Digital Audio Signal Processor. The multi-channel digital decoder provides simultaneous decoding of Dolby Digital AC3 and Dolby Surround/Pro-Logic data streams. Audio, video and multimedia computer and home entertainment content will deliver true multi-channel surround sound when played through Altec Lansing audio devices equipped with Zoran processors. The Zoran ZR38600 is a high performance programmable digital audio signal processor capable of real-time single-chip decoding of Dolby Digital AC3 5.1 channel and MPEG2 digital algorithms. ''This new combination of our technology, including patented side-firing speaker design, and Zoran's high performance with Altec Lansing integration will mean unusually flexible methods for meeting a wide range of multi-channel digital system requirements at the lowest possible system cost,'' added Tommy Freadman, executive vice president of engineering of Altec Lansing. Altec Lansing Will Ship First Product Resulting From Improved Technology The first product resulting from this new technology is the Altec Lansing ADA310 DVD Speaker System with Dolby Digital AC3 Surround Sound. This system delivers multi-channel surround sound from DVD sources with both on-speaker and on-screen controls using the power of the PC to enhance the audio experience. The ADA310 feature Altec Lansing's patented side-firing speaker technology and unique algorithms to provide Dolby Digital AC3 (5.1 discrete channels of surround sound) without the need for rear speakers. The system includes S/PDIF input on the subwoofer for Dolby Digital AC3 streaming audio output from either a DVD card or DVD player without the need for a decoder or receiver. The ADA310 includes the Zoran ZR38600 decoder and digital to analog (D/A) converters, thus providing complete audio conversion from compressed AC3 digital audio to high quality 5.1 channel analog audio. The digital audio data streaming via S/PDIF is processed in the subwoofer with the D/A conversion taking place away from any PC or receiver generated interference. The ADA310 is bundled with Altec Lansing Audio Management Software designed to maximize True Digital Audio. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows on-screen adjustment of individual audio channels while the digital audio technology integrates the speakers, mixer and sound card volume controls thus virtually eliminating inadvertent volume distortion. Additional products will be announced later this year. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., based in Milford, PA, is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high quality multimedia personal computer and home entertainment sound systems and is developing a series of solutions for emerging technologies. The company employs about 550 people worldwide. In addition to the company's headquarters, Altec Lansing has offices in Walnut Creek, CA, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Royston Herts, England, Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo, a manufacturing facility in the People's Republic of China and an Advanced Research and Development Center in Kfar Saba, Israel. Consumers interested in additional information about the company and its products can call 800-ALTEC88 (258-3288) or visit the company on the World Wide Web at www.altecmm.com Zoran Corporation Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ:ZRAN - news) develops and markets integrated circuits, integrated circuit ''cores'' and software for digital video and audio applications enabled by compression for the consumer audio, multimedia and PC markets. Zoran's product line includes JPEG codecs, MPEG and DVD decoders, advanced digital audio signal processors, real-time Video CD and DVD software for the PC and VLSI cores. Zoran IC's are used in professional and consumer digital audio systems, video editing systems, filmless digital cameras, PC-based or stand alone Video CD systems and DVD players. Zoran's Digital Audio Signal Processors have been adopted by many of the world's largest manufacturers of audio equipment and were recently selected for use in Dolby Laboratory's Dolby Digital and ProLogic reference standard. Established in 1983, the company headquarters are in Santa Clara, CA, with additional operations in Haifa, Israel, Toronto, Canada and Tokyo, Japan. More information is available about Zoran by calling 408-919-4111 or visiting the company on the World Wide Web at www.zoran.com -0- Note to Editors: Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround/Pro-Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Windows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.