Melville, NY, March 14, 2002 -- Andrea Electronics Corporation (AMEX: AND) a leading manufacturer of hardware and software technologies that optimize the performance of speech-enabled applications, announced today that Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, has agreed to provide Andrea Electronics with a one-time, $4 million royalty for certain noise canceling technologies. This license revenue, to be received during calendar 2002, is in addition to the $1 million license agreement entered into for Andrea Electronics' PureAudio® algorithm that was announced on February 25, 2002.

In addition, Andrea Electronics announced today the appointment of John R. Croteau to its board of directors. Mr. Croteau, Director, Computer Products and Services at Analog Devices, brings 19 years of semiconductor and technology marketing and business management experience to the Company. Mr. Croteau is currently responsible for Analog Devices' DSP and System Product businesses in PCs and peripherals. During his tenure at Analog Devices, Mr. Croteau built a franchise in PC Audio, servicing substantially all PC OEMs, including Intel, Dell, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Sony, Fujitsu, FSC and NEC, among others. Mr. Croteau held a variety of strategic marketing and planning positions for Analog Devices, specializing in bringing new technologies and products to market. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and attended Boston University Graduate School of Management.

``To date, the industry reaction to SoundMAX Cadenza, which includes Andrea's PureAudio technology, and Andrea's DSDA microphone has been overwhelming,'' said Mr. Croteau. ``As part of Andrea's board of directors, I look forward to identifying additional opportunities to bring products to market with exceptional value propositions.''

``The expansion of our business relationship with Analog Devices, and the addition of John to our board of directors is a defining moment for our organization,'' said Douglas J. Andrea, Chairman of Andrea Electronics Corporation. Christopher P. Sauvigne, President and Chief Executive Officer of Andrea Electronics Corporation, added, ``Today's announcement certifies our ability to create a mutually beneficial relationship with an industry leader that has a proven record of providing state-of-the art products to the PC Communications, telematics and hand-held markets.''

About Andrea Electronics

Andrea Electronics Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio technologies and equipment for enhancing applications that require high performance and high quality voice input. The Company's patented Digital Super Directional Array (DSDA®), patented PureAudio®, patented EchoStop(TM) and patent-pending Directional Finding and Tracking Array (DFTA(TM)) far-field microphone technologies enhance a wide range of audio products to eliminate background noise and ensure the optimum performance of voice applications. Applications for the Company's technologies include: speech recognition programs, Internet telephony, video/audio conferencing, automobile PCs, home automation systems, hand-held devices and multiplayer online games, among others. Visit Andrea Electronics' website at http://www.AndreaElectronics.com or call 1-800-707-5779.

SoundMAX is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

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AT ANDREA ELECTRONICS

Richard A. Maue
Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Rivera
Marketing Communications Manager
(800) 442-7787