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News Release from: IDT | Subject: HD Audio codec software driver
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 10 October 2006
Driver adds definition to PC audio
High Definition Audio codec software driver which enables IDT PC Audio customers to implement advanced audio capabilities in Windows Vista compliant systems.
Integrated Device Technology announces the availability of a High Definition Audio (HD Audio) codec software driver which enables IDT PC Audio customers to implement advanced audio capabilities in Windows Vista compliant systems Through its acquisition of the industry's highest fidelity PC audio codecs, IDT enables PC OEMs and ODMs unparalleled audio fidelity with sophisticated and flexible software, fastest time to market and low risk
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The software allows multiple independent control panels, each supporting an individual APO.
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