[September 09, 2004] Nero Unveils Major Enhancements To Nero Digital At IBC 2004 AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 9, 2004 -- Ahead Software: Optimised Nero Digital(TM) DSP hardware, VHDL core, Nero Digital(TM) Mobile, DRM base band decoder, and enhanced MPEG-4 H264/AVC and PS/HE/AAC Nero Recode and Nero ShowTime, all to be presented at IBC Ahead Software, leaders in digital media technology, will exhibit a formidable line-up of Nero Digital(TM) technologies all taking advantage of an unrivalled quality and performance breakthrough currently changing the face of video and audio compression. Centred around MPEG-4, Nero Digital(TM) is the World's only complete codec solution embracing MPEG-4 video, and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding), LC and HE (High Efficiency) with Parametric Stereo extensions. Recognised as one of the World's fastest MPEG-4 encoders during independent testing, the Nero Digital(TM) video codec will soon feature cutting edge AVC/H264 encoding for the very latest in next generation MPEG-4 technology. On the audio front, Parametric Stereo extensions enable Nero Digital(TM) AAC to achieve incredibly low bit rates at little or no quality compromise. In fact, in recent 32kbps blind listening tests conducted by the respected Hydrogen Audio community, Nero Digital(TM) audio came out on top surpassing established codec's such as mp3PRO, WMA, Real, and Vorbis. For the first time, demonstrations will take place of dedicated Nero Digital(TM) DSP hardware boards, and VHDL core based on the Nero Digital(TM) audio decoder, including multi-channel HE AAC. On the mobile front, the fully optimised Nero Digital(TM) video and audio decoders bring unprecedented playback enhancements to a wide range of portable devices including SmartPhones and Pocket PC's. With advancements in DRM (Digital Radio Mondial), direct radio capture from current digital AM broadcasts will be shown using a Nero Digital(TM) base band decoder. On the application side, both Nero Recode and Nero ShowTime will be updated to include H264/AVC support. Direct encoding or transcoding from any video or DVD source to H264/AVC with full playback along with 5.1 HE AAC audio, will again present an industry first. "It's been extremely gratifying to see the broadening of Nero Digital(TM) into several new and exciting areas", said Jim Corbett, Executive Director at Ahead Software AG, "Fully optimised dedicated DSP hardware, VHDL core, and support for Digital Radio Mondial are major initiatives in the widespread adoption of Nero Digital in the audio/video World. We strongly believe Nero Digital(TM) represents the best in its class, and we look forward to welcoming all visitors to the Nero booth at IBC 2004" The Nero booth is located in Hall 5, Stand No 7.705. Live demos of Nero Digital(TM) will also be presented at the Ateme booth in Hall 4, Stand No 4.161 and the DRM booth in Hall 8, Stand No. 484. For more information on Nero Digital(TM), visit www.nerodigital.com. About Ahead Ahead Software provides the most reliable CD/DVD software applications available to serve digital media markets worldwide. Since its inception in 1995, Ahead's leading application, Nero, has built a loyal customer base of more than 140 million users world-wide. Ahead's award-winning flagship product Nero 6 provides an all-in-one comprehensive CD/DVD burning suite. Ahead's product line also includes Nero Digital(TM) - audio/video technology, SIPPS - VoIP, and across - professional computer aided translation software. Ahead distributes its products globally through world's leading drive manufacturers and PC makers, as well as leading worldwide retailers, online partners, and also directly to consumers at www.nero.com. Ahead Software AG is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, with its subsidiaries Ahead Software Inc. located in Glendale, California USA and Ahead Software K.K. located in Yokohama, Japan. About Ateme Ateme is headquartered in France (www.ateme.com). It is a world leading provider of hardware and software solutions for video and signal processing in the embedded market. Ateme delivers custom services on top of its boards and algorithms. Since 2002, Ateme centers its strategy on applicative reference designs which targets the specific markets of video-security, broadcast and consumer electronics. The result for OEMs is a faster product design, a shorter time to market and a reduction in total costs. Ateme operates worldwide thanks to its distribution network. To license Nero Digital(TM) for embedded solutions, Consumer Electronics manufacturers should visit www.nerodigital.com/embedded. Nero(R) is a registered trademark, InCD is a trademark of Ahead Software AG. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2004 Ahead Software. All rights reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]