Wolfson CODEC delivers high quality audio recording and playback

Edinburgh, 9th July 2008 - Wolfson Microelectronics announces that its WM8985 CODEC has been selected as a key audio component in Kenwood’s first PCM digital audio recorder - MGR-A7. This stylish and compact digital audio recorder delivers high quality WAV, MP3 and WMA (Windows media audio) playback and is equipped with three microphones for superior sound recording in a wide range of situations.

Building on its global reputation for exemplary audio products, Kenwood turned to Wolfson to provide the kind of reliable high performance and low power consumption audio needed in the portable consumer electronics environment.

The WM8985 is a low power, high performance, feature-rich Class A/B to Class D switchable stereo CODEC designed for portable multimedia applications, which require ultra low power consumption. Featuring ADC performance of 93dB SNR and an innovative programmable noise filter, the WM8985 ensures low power consumption with no compromise to recorded audio quality and audio playback.

Mitsuo Hagiwara of Kenwood said, "We recognise Wolfson as a leading global provider of high performance audio devices around the Hi-Fi world. As a result of thorough examination, Kenwood chose to utilise Wolfson’s innovative CODECs to realise the reliability and high quality audio performance we needed in the MGR-A7 audio recorder."

Amanda Richardson, Product Line Manager of Wolfson comments, “The MGR-A7 seeks to raise the bar in the level of audio playback performance a user should expect from a digital audio recorder. Wolfson are delighted to have been selected by Kenwood to help bring that enhanced end user experience of their customers.”


About Kenwood
Kenwood Group is "Reaching out to discover, inspire and enhance the enjoyment of life" as part of its bold, new vision for the future. As a leader in the field of "Mobile & Home Multimedia Systems", Kenwood is comprised of three businesses (Car Electronics, Communications Equipment and Home Electronics), 11 domestic and 25 overseas subsidiaries around the world.

About Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics plc is a leading global provider of high performance, mixed signal semiconductors to the consumer electronics market.

Wolfson is renowned for its high performance audio and ultra low power consumption, its devices are at the heart of many high profile consumer electronics products, including mobile phones, mp3 players, flat panel TVs and in-car infotainment systems. Wolfson technology enables exciting new end-user experiences by connecting the digital world to the human senses.

Headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, Wolfson has sales and engineering offices in the USA, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and India.

Wolfson Microelectronics plc is listed on the London stock exchange. (LSE: WLF.L)
For more information about Wolfson Microelectronics, please visit: www.wolfsonmicro.com or sign up for Wolfson eNews at: www.wolfsonmicro.com/enews

Contacts
Chris King
EML
Tel: +44 (0) 208 408 8000
Email: wolfson@eml.com

Anne Connolly
Wolfson Microelectronics plc
Tel: +44 (0) 131 272 7000
Email: anne.connolly@wolfsonmicro.com

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