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MainConcept Adds Sony MXF and XDCAM HD Support To MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 Codec SDK; Support Will Provide Efficient Workflow For Production Facilities and Broadcasters Using Popular Applications

Business Wire, April 18, 2006

AACHEN, Germany & OSAKA, Japan -- MainConcept, a worldwide leader in codec technology, announced today that it has implemented MXF file support for Sony XDCAM(TM) HD into its MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 SDK. The addition of this support makes it easy for SDK licensees to add XDCAM HD support to their applications. The API includes support for the most popular features including CBR 25Mbps and VBR modes at 18 and 35Mbps.

"We are proud to add XDCAM HD support to our SDK," said Markus Moenig, founder and CEO of MainConcept. "Sony's XDCAM technology enables an efficient and flexible Production and Broadcast workflow. We are happy to make it easy for our MPEG licensees to add this capability to their products."

"As a leader in video codec and editing technology, MainConcept is one of our leading partners in providing the streamlined production process to customers," said Masami Ishii, General Manager, Camera & Storage System Division, B&P Business Group of Sony Corporation. "They have just developed a leading edge and cost-effective software codec solution, which is compatible with XDCAM HD formats. Now a variety of popular products already using MainConcept technology will also be able to provide manifold benefits to XDCAM HD users."

Existing MainConcept SDK licensees should contact their sales representative for details on upgrading to MXF / XDCAM HD support. Other interested parties can request info at http://developer.mainconcept.com/licensing.html.> MainConcept will also add this support to upcoming versions of its MPEG Encoder and MPEG Pro end-user products for Microsoft Windows.

About MainConcept

MainConcept is a worldwide leader in codec technologies for personal computers, set-top boxes, DSP and embedded solutions. The company offers SDKs which make it easy for developers to implement codecs and other multimedia features with minimal research and development. MainConcept technology is used in products from many leading companies.

MainConcept AG is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, where it was founded and has operated for 13 years. The U.S. subsidiary, MainConcept LLC, was established in 2001 in Beachwood, Ohio. In 2006 MainConcept Japan opened offices in Osaka and Hong Kong to serve clients in the Asia-Pacific region.