News Release
VIA Announces the Envy24HT-S Audio Controller Driving
8-Channel Soundcards into the Mainstream
VIA Envy24HT-S based Soundcards now available through
CompUSA™, Micro Center™ and Datavision™
outlets across the US, delivering 8-channel performance
with crisp bit-for-bit accurate fidelity that only VIA
Envy controllers can deliver
Taipei, Taiwan, 15 September 2003 - VIA Technologies,
Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip
technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced
the VIA Envy24HT-S Audio Controller that is powering
a new generation of high fidelity soundcards with the
best feature set in their class.
The VIA Envy24HT-S Audio Controller is tailored for
the mainstream soundcard market with leading feature
support for the latest 8-channel DVD audio tracks enabling
perfect home theatre performance. With support for 24-bit
192kHz digital inputs and outputs, and 20-bit/48KHz
analog connections, soundcards based on the VIA Envy24HT-S
will enable the highest level of format support, lightning
gaming performance, and stellar audio quality.
"For VIA Audio, the Envy24HT-S really completes
our product line-up," commented Steve Chen, Executive
Assistant to the CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. "With
solutions ranging from the Envy24 at the very high end,
to our Vinyl Audio solutions like the Envy24PT and Six-TRAC,
the Envy24HT-S further demonstrates VIA's commitment
to the audio market in delivering features and performance
that are accessible to a wider range of PC users."
Soundcards based on the VIA Envy24HT-S will be available
immediately for purchase. In the U.S., cards developed
by Mad Dog Multimedia™ are already on sale in CompUSA,
Micro Center, and Datavision stores across the country;
Chaintech will be offering their AV-710 Soundcard online
atwww.newegg.com,
while in the Asia Pacific region, AVLabs™ will
also be offering cards featuring the VIA Envy24HT-S
Audio Controller.
Pricing and Availability
Envy24HT-S pricing available upon request
Chaintech's AV-710 Soundcard is priced at US$27.00 through
www.newegg.com.
About Mad Dog Multimedia, Inc.
Established in 2001, Mad Dog Multimedia, Inc. has
become a leading manufacturer and a supplier of NVIDIA
based graphic cards, digital sound cards and optical
storage devices sold through major Retail Chains. In
addition, the company has launched a complete line of
PC accessories oriented towards the PC enthusiast sold
under the brand name "Techie Toyz." The company
is proud of the fact that its success has come through
its driving philosophy of "uncompromising excellence"
leading to finely engineered products and outstanding
customer service. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Mad
Dog maintains a logistics and technical support facility
in Orem, Utah. For additional information, contact Karen
McCauley at kmccauley@mdmm.com
or visit the company's website at www.mdmm.com
About Chaintech
Chaintech Computer Co, LTD, the leading motherboard,
graphic card and IA manufacturer, was established in
1986. In the past 17 years, Chaintech has devoted to
develop the most innovative and customer-oriented products
based on our most professional and experienced R&D
team. Pioneered by our R&D team, everyone in Chaintech
faces the dynamic and exhilarating IT market with alertness
and global view. Chaintech staffs work based on the
principle of keeping everything the most up-to-date.
Year 2002, Chaintech has won the battle in the retail
market by introducing APOGEE and ZENITH series motherboards
which highly impressed worldwide media and end users.
Chaintech will carry out its mission to create the infinite
possibilities of technology and chain the innovation
with humanity Chaintech HQ was based in Taipei Taiwan
and have 5 other branches in the Netherlands, France,
the United States, China, and Korea. Please visit www.chaintech.com.tw
for more information.
About AVLabs
AVLab's mission is to provide innovative Audio &
Video peripherals, with world class packaging and brand
representation. By providing a Unique Product Range
that connects to the Gaming and Entertainment Community
and forming Strategic Relationships with a focus on
expanding Audio/ Video and PC consumer convergence AVLabs
is a unique team of experienced and professional "Young
Guns" with a real understanding of our field and
it's products. For additional information, contact Boyd
Dainton at boyd@innovision.com.au
or visit the company's website at www.avlabs.net
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