MainConcept Adds DivX Support to Leading Video Reference Application
August 28 2008 - 7:00PM
Business Wire
MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc.
(NASDAQ:DIVX) and one of the world�s leading providers of video and
audio codecs as well as software development kits to the broadcast,
film and consumer electronic markets, today announced that the new
version of MainConcept� Reference 1.6 for Windows will be released
on September 1, 2008. The video converter application now features
integrated DivX support with a dedicated software licensing
plug-in. DivX transcoding capabilities join the portfolio of
existing MainConcept plug-ins for the formats H.264/AVC, MPEG-2,
MPEG-4 Part 2, VC-1, DVCPRO and JPEG2000. With standard presets
ranging from video for mobile devices up to high-definition video,
the DivX plug-in for MainConcept Reference makes it easy to encode
video footage into DivX compliant streams. There are five presets
available for the DivX profiles Home Theatre, 720p, 1080p, Mobile
and qMobile that offer a simple selection for the user to match to
a DivX Certified� device. Over 100 million DivX Certified devices
have shipped into the global market from major manufacturers,
including DVD players, gaming consoles, digital televisions,
Blu-ray devices and more. �There are a huge number of different
DivX Certified devices such as DVD players and mobile phones out in
the market which support this exciting format and the DivX
ecosystem continues to expand into new product categories,� says
Muzaffer Beygirci, Managing Director and VP Worldwide Sales at
MainConcept. �With help of MainConcept Reference and its new DivX
support, we will enable broadcasters and professionals to support
one of the world�s leading video formats and provide compliance
with numerous DivX Certified devices." MainConcept Reference 1.6
and the DivX plug-in will be available for online purchase and
download at the MainConcept website beginning September 1, 2008.
The SDK with DivX support will be available shortly. To test the
power of the codecs and the Reference workflow, a free evaluation
version with all important MainConcept codecs in demo mode is
available for pre-purchase testing at www.mainconcept.com. If you
like to learn more about MainConcept and its solutions, please
visit us at IFA in hall 26, stand #226 and at IBC booth 2.C50.
About MainConcept MainConcept is one of the world�s leading
providers of high-quality codec technology for the broadcast, film,
consumer electronics, computer software, medical imaging and
security markets. MainConcept� solutions are optimized for various
platforms including PCs, set-top boxes, portable media players and
mobile phones. MainConcept supports the most popular industry
standards such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.264/AVC, VC-1, DV,
DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD, JPEG2000, AAC, HE-AAC and AC3. MainConcept is
based in Germany with subsidiaries in the USA, Russia, and Japan.
The company serves the Asia-Pacific region through key distribution
partners in China, Korea, and Taiwan. Customers include some of the
most respected international companies in the world. MainConcept is
a wholly owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIVX). For more
information about MainConcept and available codecs visit
www.mainconcept.com or www.codecby.com. Parties interested in
licensing MainConcept technology can contact the company at
sales(at)mainconcept.com. About DivX, Inc. DivX, Inc. is a digital
media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video
experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and
licenses digital video technologies that span the �three screens�
comprising today�s consumer media environment - the PC, the
television and mobile devices. Over 100 million DivX Certified�
devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer
electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and
publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure,
high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized
brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of
consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the
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regarding the effects of competition; the Company�s dependence on
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