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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, DC 20549</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">FORM 8-K</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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</B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)</P>

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    <TD STYLE="padding: 0.75pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; width: 33%">Maryland <BR> (State or other jurisdiction <BR> of incorporation)</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding: 0.75pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; width: 33%">1-14007 <BR> (Commission <BR> File Number)</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding: 0.75pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; width: 33%">39-1783372 <BR> (IRS Employer <BR> Identification No.)</TD></TR>
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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">222 W. Washington Ave</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Madison, WI 53703<BR>
        (Address of principal executive offices)</P></TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(608) 443-1600</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Registrant's telephone number)</P></TD></TR>
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to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions</P>

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<TD>Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">On January 26, 2012, Sonic Foundry, Inc. reported
financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. See attached press release at exhibit 99.1.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">The information in this
Report on Form&nbsp;8-K (including the exhibit) is furnished and shall not be deemed to be &quot;filed&quot; for purposes of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &quot;Exchange Act&quot;), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth
by specific reference in such a filing.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></P>

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<TD>Exhibits</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD>Press release concerning financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Press release concerning financial results
        for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.</P>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 50%">&nbsp;January 26, 2012</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 4%">By:&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 46%">/s/ Kenneth A. Minor</TD></TR>
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 26, 2012(January 26, 2012)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Sonic Foundry, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1-14007
(Commission
File Number)
39-1783372
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
222 W. Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(Address of principal executive offices)
(608) 443-1600
(Registrant's telephone number)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 26, 2012, Sonic Foundry, Inc. reported
financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. See attached press release at exhibit 99.1.
The information in this
Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit) is furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth
by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press release concerning financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.
EXHIBIT LIST
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
Press release concerning financial results
        for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Sonic Foundry, Inc.
(Registrant)
January 26, 2012
By:
/s/ Kenneth A. Minor
Kenneth A. Minor
Chief Financial Officer