New Products
Feb 1, 2004 12:00 PM
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SERVER
Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 8000HD: Combines HD programming,
digital video recorder (DVR) and HD on-demand content into one
integrated set-top; dual-tuner functionality; control of live TV;
instant replay button; reduces churn by providing multiple services for
consumers.
770-236-5000; www.scientificatlanta.com
TUBE MIC
Brauner Engineers VMA: Combines the performance of two tube
microphones in a single package; choose between the original and a
“vintage” sound with the flick of a switch; features unique
circuitry and biasing; switching from one position to the other
introduces parameter changes, re-biasing the microphone and different
sets of components.
702-365-5155; www.transaudiogroup.com
FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT PLATFORM
Force Model 3762 Digital EXCELLinx: Transports and
simultaneously converts SMPTE to ASI formats; multiplexes two channels
of digital or analog formats in any combination depending on system
requirements; modules are hot-swappable and can be uniquely configured
for each user; with the new SMPTE to ASI conversion module, users can
multiplex and hand off a converted SMPTE-ASI format, plus an analog
broadcast signal with six audio channels or a 270 Mb/s SDI signal or
multiple 19.4 Mb/s SMPTE signals; the MSO receive site can monitor
transmitter performance through telemetry information provided by a
wide range of control options; packaged in a 1RU terminal.
800-732-5252; www.forceinc.com.
LOGO GENERATOR
Eyeheight impact channel ident system: Designed for use in
525 and 625-line systems; can capture SDI logo feeds in real-time; up
to eight logos can be stored in user memory and selected from the
control panel or via GPI-interfaced automation; features x/y
positioning and full 10-bit linear keying, enabling logos to be
superimposed at any point on the transmitted display; up to six impact
modules can be housed in a 1U chassis, giving immediate access to 48
logos; control panel can be directly coupled to the front of the
chassis or remoted via up to 100 meters of 110V digital-audio
cable.
+44 1923 256 000; www.eyeheight.com
MICRO CAMERA
Toshiba IK-TU51: Is a 3-chip, 10-bit digital signal
processing camera; offers interchangeable 1/2-inch or 1/3-inch remote
heads and standard RGB analog output; features IT Exwave HAD CCD's,
which improve camera sensitivity (2 Lux) for detection of faint
signals, while also reducing smear; delivers broadcast-level resolution
of 800 TVL, plus a high S/N ratio of 64 dB; processing system includes
a 6-vector color enhancement circuit; includes electronic shutter
speeds up to 1/50,000 of a second; offers versatile white balance,
14-step detail enhancement, freeze frame, auto exposure function, and
an RS-232C interface for precise control via a PC.
949-461-4986; www.cameras.toshiba.com
STREAMING AUDIO ENCODER
Orban Opticodec-PC: Features MPEG-4 aacPlus encoding
software; software lets streaming providers supply content encoded with
the coding technologies aacPlus codec; is available in two versions: LE
and PE; encodes a single stream at bit rates between eight and 32 kb/s
and can encode multiple simultaneous streams at bit rates from eight to
320 kb/s.
510-351-3500; www.orban.com
OPTICAL DISC SYSTEM
Sony XDCAM: Facilitates the transfer of material at
high-speed from the field to the television station for nonlinear
editing; a single professional-grade XDCAM disc holds about 90 minutes
of 25Mb/s material, 45 minutes shot at 50Mb/s, 55 minutes at 40Mb/s and
75 minutes at 30Mb/s.
800-686-SONY; www.sony.com/professional
STUDIO FURNITURE
Custom Consoles Media Desk and Wave Desk: Media Desk has a
1750-mm width dual-level design with individual height adjustment of
the front and rear worksurfaces; is available in MDF with a choice of
blue, pale grey and beech wood-grain surface finishes; legs are
silver-steel; options include a 13U or 27U equipment bay, chairs and
adjustable monitor arms; Wave Desk is available with fixed, single or
dual-height adjustable work surfaces; consists of an MD4001-L/R, single
MD4002-L/R plus dual MD4003-L/R (L/R indicating left or right hand work
surfaces); rear under-shelf storage is fitted as standard on the
dual-height-adjustable version; other options include power tower, PC
mount and meeting table.
+44 1525 379 909; www.customconsoles.co.uk
CONTROLLER SOFTWARE
Vela Frontline EAS NDU (Network Data Unit): New 2.4-5
software upgrade includes the up-to-date Linux network security patches
for open SSH (Secure Shell) and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer); EAS
administrators can now manage the SSH security keys among networked
NDUs from a central location and simultaneously change access codes;
log-in to remote NDUs from any computer through a standard Web browser
in order to verify any or all tracking information; e-mail, cell phone
or paging options are available.
727-507-5300; www.vela.com
SWITCHER TRADE-IN PROGRAM
Ross Video switchers: For a limited time, trade-in older
analog switchers for up to $10,000 in credit against a new Synergy
Series Digital Production Switcher with Squeeze & Tease WARP;
program applies to all Ross Video digital switchers and most models of
analog switchers in use.
613-652-4425; www.rossvideo.com
DOWNLOADABLE VIRTUAL SET SYSTEMS
Virtualsetworks, FOR-A's digiWarp EX-II: Download
pre-designed virtual sets for FOR-A's digiWarp EX-II virtual set
system; view a wide range of pre-designed virtual sets, select a
studio, and download the set immediately after making an online
purchase; each set allows the user to pan, zoom, and scan across the
backgrounds in perfect sync with the tracked camera movements.
714-832-0346; store.virtualsetworks.com
714-894-3311; www.for-a.com
NETWORK LOGO INSERTER SYSTEM
Video Design Software DigiSnap: Has built-in SDI/O, active
video bypass, and multiple GPIs; can be used upstream or downstream of
master control; consists of three major authoring and playback
components: DigiAuthor, a Windows-based content creation module that
runs on any computer networked to one or more DigiSnap units; DigiPlay,
a client software module that can manage and operate the DigiSnap
Server; DigiSnap Server, a stand-alone PC server (1RU or 2RU) fitted
with a Chyron Digital PC-CODI and an optional audio card running the
DigiSnap Server application and DigiPlay management software.
631-249-4399; www.videodesignsoftware.com
WIRELESS RECEIVER
Anchor Audio UHF-6400: Has 64 user-selectable channels; is
PLL synthesized and rackmountable; features tone key noise suppression,
displays and receiver inputs/outputs; has a digital display for easy
reading; output connection included — balanced and unbalanced,
aux-level output from a ¼-inch and XLR jack to the sound system,
mixer or amplifier aux-level input; features factory-set, squelch
control, which allows a maximum operating range while reducing
noise.
800-262-4671; www.anchoraudio.com
HDTV COMPRESSION CODEC
Evertz 7770CS-HD: Encodes one SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s) serial
digital video signal with up to four AES channels of embedded or
separate audio into one 270Mb/s SDTi (SMPTE 305M) compliant output
stream; preserves VANC data in the incoming HD-SDI stream and
transports this across the 270Mb/s SDTi interface; automatic detection
and support of 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/29.97sF, 1080p/25sF,
1080p/23.98sF, 1035i/59.94 field rates is provided; occupies two card
slots and is housed in either a 1RU frame that holds up to three
modules, a 3RU frame that will hold up to seven modules or a
stand-alone enclosure that will hold up to one module.
905-335-3700; www.evertz.com
QUANTEL/P2 INTEROPERABILITY
Quantel generationQ and Panasonic P2 solid-state technology:
Quantel will offer interoperability between its generationQ editing and
server systems and Panasonic's professional plug-in P2 solid-state
memory-based acquisition system; material acquired on Panasonic
P2-equipped camcorders can be directly transferred into Quantel editing
and server systems; material will be played back from the P2 cards and
edited directly with the Quantel user interface.
800-331-8327; www.quantel.com
800-528-8601;
www.panasonic.com/broadcast
HD MPEG-2 ENCODER
JVC DM-JV600: Create an MPEG-2 bitstream from a
high-definition source; features HD-SDI video input; reference either
HD-SDI input or house sync; DVB-ASI MPEG-2 transport stream output;
MPEG-2 compression; front panel 9 Mb/s to 40 Mb/s bit rate; is 1RU
high.
800-582-5825; www.jvc.com/pro
TRIPODS
Miller SOLO DV: Features selectable counterbalance, 75-mm
ball leveling and quick release; is designed for single-operator crews:
set up to 160-cm height in seconds and pack down to a compact 60-cm for
transport; selectable leg-angle locks ensure rapid stabilization, while
the 75-mm diecast alloy bowl offers quick leveling, optimum tortional
rigidity and long-term durability; is available in three models: SOLO 5
handles zero to five pound MiniDV palmcorders; SOLO 10 handles five
pound to 10 pound Mini and mid-sized DV camcorders; and SOLO 20 with
the Miller DS20 fluid head handles 10 pound to 20 pound payloads.
973-857-8300; www.miller.com.au
PREAMPLIFIER
Daking Mic-Pre IV: Offers four channels of Class A
preamplifiers in a 1RU with outboard power supply; use as a stand-alone
or in conjunction with a console; each input offers continuously
variable gain control using Daking's aluminum knobs, a 20-segment LED
level meter with +24db peak indicator, switchable mic/line or hi-z
instrument, switchable +48V phantom power, switchable input phase and
switchable 20dB pad.
302-658-7003; www.daking.com;
www.transaudioelite.com
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTIPLEXER
Multidyne HYDRA-8000 Series: Transports up to 32 video and
128 audio channels in 1RU with a maximum of more than 768 channels
using one tactical cable; available with WDM and CWDM technology with
each wavelength supporting up to eight video and 32 audio channels;
tactical fiber cables are available with four, eight or 12 fibers with
Hermaphroditic or TFOCA II connectors; the system is 100 percent
digital; high density and modular in design; supports 24 bit stereo
audio flat from 20 to 20kHz Hz with S/N greater than 90 dB and THD less
than 0.05 percent.
516-671-7278; www.multidyne.com
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