Minnetonka Audio Ships Dolby® Digital Encoder for AWE SurCode™

Minnetonka Audio Software, Inc. (MASI) announces that SurCode for Dolby Digital is now available as a plug-in option for AudioTools™ AWE. Fully licensed and certified, SurCode for Dolby Digital is a software only Dolby Digital encoder allowing access to the full compliment of professional encoding features. AWE customers can utilize this encoder to Dolby Digital encode a single or thousands of files off-line by simply dropping them into AWE's special "Hot Folder". In addition, AWE's workflow capabilities allow quick parameter changes and or file normalization, or other processing, prior to encoding.

"AWE is a groundbreaking application that can take countless hours of tedious processing time completely offline. Adding SurCode for Dolby Digital to AWE is a clear choice to help our existing and growing post production, game audio, and film community get the tools they need while saving time and money," says John Schur, President of MASI.

AWE's SurCode for Dolby Digital is being offered for a limited time at only $495. Crossgrade paths are available for current SurCode users and available through MASI's international network of pro audio resellers and on on their website. For more information or to request a trial evaluation please contact masi-sales@minnetonkaaudio.com.

AudioTools AWE, the automated audio workflow engine for editing, format conversion, encoding, plug-in processing and processing through external I/O devices, can process thousands of files in a single job. Processing chains can be auditioned and saved as templates. Hot Folders automatically apply a complete processing workflow to any files placed in them. Hot Folders and advanced job management features include a Job Queue that manages any number of sequential jobs, robust failure recovery, and job logs.