For Immediate Release   Graham-Patten Launches New Range of Modular Digital Audio Products Company Announces Partnership with Ensemble Designs GRASS VALLEY, CA (April 19, 1999)--"Graham-Patten Systems introduced a new range of modular digital audio products at the annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters. The products are part of the Avenue™ Signal Integration System, an integrated line of audio and video terminal equipment developed in conjunction with Ensemble Designs." The Avenue Series is comprised of a family of digital audio and video modules which share a common 3RU mounting tray. The tray accommodates up to ten modules and includes provisions for a sophisticated, networkable remote control system. "The Avenue Series combines the expertise of two companies who are leaders in their respective fields: Graham-Patten in digital audio and Ensemble Designs in digital video," said Jay Kuca, director of marketing and sales at Graham-Patten. "Now our customers can have the best of both worlds in a single, integrated product line." All products in the Avenue Series will be available through both Graham-Patten and Ensemble distributors. The first round of products which will be introduced at NAB include commonly used system building blocks for signal distribution and conversion. Model 5100 serial digital video DA Model 5110 reclocking serial digital video DA with EDH monitoring and insertion Model 5150 analog video DA Model 5200 ten bit video DAC with component or composite outputs Model 5300 ten bit video ADC with component or composite inputs Model 6010 four channel 20-bit audio ADC Model 6020 four channel 20-bit audio DAC Model 6030 video referenced AES/word clock generator These modules will be available beginning in July 1999. Both companies plan additional product introductions later this year. According to Cindy Zuelsdorf, director of marketing and sales at Ensemble Designs, "This isn't just another 'me too' product. The Avenue Series is filled with capabilities that broadcast and post facilities have been asking for, especially the networkable control system." Graham-Patten is the world's leading manufacturer of digital audio products for the professional video industry. Located in Grass Valley, California, the company is best known for its Emmy award winning D/ESAM® digital edit suite audio mixers. Ensemble Designs, located in Grass Valley, CA, is a leading manufacturer of serial digital video equipment.   Avenue™ is a registered trademark of Ensemble Designs, Incorporated.