Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for allocating real-time audio data from a plurality of audio channels in a system having a first processor and a second processor. Memory banks are provided where each memory bank is accessible to the first and second processors. Subsets of the audio data are stored in the memory banks. These subsets correspond to different groups of audio channels.

Abstract: A stable and flexible phase locked loop system and method are disclosed. The system comprises a first phase frequency detector for detecting a difference between an internal clock signal and an external clock signal, and for generating a first control signal representing the difference. A first voltage controlled oscillator coupled to the first phase detector generates a first timing signal based on the first control signal. A first divider circuit coupled to the first voltage controlled oscillator divides the first timing signal by a first predetermined number to provide an output signal. A second phase frequency detector detects a difference between the first timing signal and a second timing signal, to generate a second control signal representing the difference. A second voltage controlled oscillator coupled to said second phase detector generates a third timing signal based on the second control signal.