Benchmark Media Ships New ADC1 Analog-to-Digital Converter

Date:

Tue, 08/23/2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SYRACUSE, New York, August 23, 2005 - After over two years of
development, Benchmark has begun shipping the new ADC1. The ADC1 is a
2-channel 24-bit 192kHz A/D converter designed for the most demanding
professional audio recording applications. The half-wide unit can be
installed in a 1RU space with a second ADC1, a blank panel, or another
half-wide unit such as the Benchmark DAC1. Designed to provide the
very-highest performance, the ADC1 is a superior value at $1,775.

"This is the converter that so many of our DAC1 customers have been
asking for," said Allen Burdick, President of Benchmark Media. "It
perfectly complements the DAC1 in both appearance and performance. Now
our customers can find freedom from digital artifacts caused by jitter
and aliasing."

The exclusive UltraLock(tm) circuit provides jitter-free performance
while automatically locking to any incoming clock source including word
clock, super clock, and AES. The front-panel gain controls make it easy
to adjust input levels, while the 9-segment full-digital meters clearly
and accurately display all transient events to help the user avoid
clipping. The optical output supports both AES and ADAT formats
(including ADAT SMUX) providing maximum flexibility. The separate,
fully-independent auxiliary output can follow the main output, or be
used to feed a second recording device at a lower resolution.

Regarding the extended product development effort for the ADC1, Allen
Burdick said, "I would have loved to see this product ship sooner, but
Benchmark won't rush a product to market. We took the time to do it
right, and I'm confident the market will appreciate the sensational
performance."

Benchmark Media Systems, Inc. is a privately-held manufacturer of
ultra-high-quality audio equipment. Benchmark has been in business
since 1978 providing leading-edge performance to broadcasters, recording
studios, sound reinforcement contractors, and home audiophiles.

High resolution photos are available at:

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/adc/adc1-usb

For more information call Jed Burdick at 1-800-262-4675 or e-mail:

press@benchmarkmedia.com

BENCHMARK MEDIA SYSTEMS, INC.
5925 Court Street Road
Syracuse, NY, USA 13206-1707
Phone 800-262-4675, 315-437-6300
FAX 315-437-8119
http://www.benchmarkmedia.com