CRL ANNOUNCES REVISED LIST OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Tempe, Ariz., July 27, 2005 – Orban® /CRL (NASDAQ: CRLI.OB), a worldwide leader in audio processing for broadcasting and the Internet, has announced a revised list of available parts and services for CRL (Circuit Research Labs) products as of October 1, 2005. Due to changing technologies and industry demands over the nearly 30 years of CRL’s existence, CRL has structured its product line and product services accordingly.
“In servicing very old equipment that has become obsolete because of technological improvements, we feel we are doing our customers a disservice by keeping outdated equipment working long past its useful life,” commented Orban/CRL Customer Service Manager, Scot McDougal. “Additionally, parts unavailability is making service of some units impossible as well. We’ve analyzed the entire product line and we have decided to eliminate service for some of the oldest CRL equipment as of October 1, 2005. All of the equipment for which support is being terminated has been replaced with newer, more powerful Orban/CRL processing, which is available through broadcast suppliers worldwide. Most parts are still available for these older CRL units and may be ordered from CRL. Parts that CRL no longer has available were most likely discontinued by the manufacturers some time ago.”
The following is a comprehensive list of CRL equipment, along with the support status, as of October 1, 2005:
Products, Parts, and Service Availability
| Unit Name | Description | Supported/Repaired | Parts Available |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AGC400 |
Mono AGC |
YES |
YES |
|
Amigo AM |
AM stereo processor |
YES |
YES |
|
Amigo FM |
FM processor/stereo generator |
YES |
YES |
|
APP300 |
Mono AGC |
NO |
MOST |
|
APP400 |
Mono AGC |
NO |
YES |
|
Audio Signature |
Stereo Processor |
YES |
YES |
|
BAP2000/Amigo TV |
Mono TV Processor |
YES |
YES |
|
CC300 |
Composite Clipper |
NO |
MOST |
|
DP100 |
Digital FM Processor |
YES |
MOST |
|
DX1 |
Mono Dynafex Noise Reduction |
YES |
MOST |
|
DX2 |
Stereo Dynafex Noise Reduction |
YES |
MOST |
|
FL1 |
NRSC filter |
NO |
MOST |
|
IPP100 |
Microphone Processor |
YES |
YES |
|
Millennium |
Digital FM Processor |
YES |
MOST |
|
MBL100 |
Mono AM Processor |
YES |
YES |
|
MDF400 |
Monitor De-emphasis/Filter (mono) |
YES |
MOST |
|
MDF800 |
Monitor De-emphasis/Filter (stereo) |
YES |
MOST |
|
Modulation Signature |
FM Limiter/Stereo Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
PMC300 |
AM Lmiter |
NO |
MOST |
|
PMC300A |
AM Lmiter |
NO |
MOST |
|
PMC 450 |
AM Limiter |
YES |
YES |
|
PMC400A |
AM Lmiter |
YES |
YES |
|
Real Time Event Sequencer |
|
YES |
YES |
|
SCA300 |
SCA Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
SCA300A |
SCA Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
SCA300B |
SCA Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
SEC400 |
Mono Compressor |
YES |
YES |
|
SEC800 |
Stereo Compressor |
YES |
YES |
|
SEP100 |
Mono Compressor |
NO |
MOST |
|
SEP400 |
Mono Compressor |
NO |
MOST |
|
SEP400A |
Mono Compressor |
NO |
MOST |
|
SEP400B |
Mono Compressor |
NO |
MOST |
|
SEP800 |
Stereo Generator |
NO |
MOST |
|
SG 800 |
Stereo Generator |
NO |
YES |
|
SG800A |
Stereo Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
SGC800 |
Stereo AGC |
YES |
YES |
|
SMC600 |
Stereo FM Limiter |
NO |
MOST |
|
SMP800 |
FM Limiter |
NO |
YES |
|
SMP850 |
FM Limiter |
YES |
YES |
|
SMP900 |
AM Stereo Limiter |
NO |
YES |
|
SMP900A |
AM Stereo Limiter |
YES |
YES |
|
SMP950 |
AM Stereo Limiter |
YES |
YES |
|
SPF300 |
Pre-emphasis/Filter |
YES |
YES |
|
SPP800 |
Stereo AGC |
NO |
YES |
|
TVS3001 |
TV Audio Processor |
YES |
YES |
|
TVS3002 |
TV Limiter/Stereo Generator |
NO |
YES |
|
TVS3003 |
TV Limiter/Stereo Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
TVS3004 |
TV Pro Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
TVS3005 |
TV SAP Generator |
YES |
YES |
|
TVS3010 |
TV Processor/Limiter |
YES |
YES |
For any questions or for parts orders, please call the Orban/CRL Customer Service Department at 480-403-8399. For information about where you may purchase new CRL or Orban equipment, ask for the Sales Department at 480-403-8300.
About Circuit Research Labs, Inc.
Circuit Research Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-quality digital and analog audio processing, transmission encoding, and noise reduction equipment. Circuit Research Labs, Inc. now accounts for the majority of the global market for radio, TV and Internet audio processing. As technology evolves, Circuit Research Labs continues to innovate with state-of-the-art audio processing products for DAB, DTV and streaming media. The Company purchased Orban® in May of 2000. Orban was founded in 1970 by Bob Orban, who is the world's foremost expert in transmission audio processing for broadcast. Orban leads the industry in the design and manufacture of audio processors for radio, television and Internet broadcasting. Recognized for its standard-setting Optimod® digital audio processors and the Opticodec® codecs, the Orban name has become synonymous with reliable, high performance products. Today, its versatile audio processing equipment and codecs are the products of choice in fast-paced production environments worldwide.
For more information contact David Rusch at phone +1 480 403-8300, fax +1 480 403-8301 or Email: drusch@orban.com
Orban/CRL Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of transmission audio processors for broadcasting and the Internet. For more information contact David Rusch at phone +1 480 403-8300, fax +1 480 403-8301 or Email: drusch@orban.com. Information is also available at www.orban.com and www.orban-europe.com. Information is also available at www.orban.com and www.orban-europe.com.
About Orban
Founded in 1970 by Bob Orban, the world's foremost expert in transmission audio processing for broadcast, Orban leads the industry in the design and manufacture of audio processors for radio, television and Internet broadcasting. Recognized for its standard-setting Optimod ® digital audio processors and the Audicy digital audio workstation, the Orban name has become synonymous with reliable, high performance products. Today, its versatile audio processing equipment, editing tools and codecs are the products of choice in fast-paced production environments worldwide. In 2000, Orban® was acquired by Circuit Research Labs — a manufacturer of high-quality digital and analog audio processing, transmission encoding, and noise reduction equipment. Orban/CRL Systems now accounts for the majority of the global market for radio, TV and Internet audio processing. As technology evolves, Orban/CRL continues to innovate with state-of-the-art audio processing products for DAB, DTV and streaming media.
Orban/CRL Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management's anticipation of future events is based upon assumptions regarding levels of competition, research and development results, raw material markets, the markets in which the company operates, and stability of the regulatory environment. Any of these assumptions could prove inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Orban/Circuit Research Labs, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets electronic audio processing, transmission encoding and noise reduction equipment for the worldwide radio, television, cable, Internet and professional audio markets. The Orban division manufactures and markets audio processing equipment, primarily using digital technology. Orban Europe is a worldwide leader in ISO/MPEG, audio, ISDN, satellite transmission, networking, and storage. More information is available at www.orban.com and www.orban-europe.com.