New Products
Dec 1, 2005 12:00 PM
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
MicroFirst Engineering MPC-3200: Real-time automation control and interface equipment; can execute downloaded event schedules, providing a distributed-control automation environment; has a real-time, multi-tasking, pre-emptive, operating system (The WinMOS) that mimics WIN32 API calls; provides the additional abstraction layer to allow existing WIN32 programming skills to be immediately useful.
+1-201-651-9300
www.microfirst.com
VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM
FOR-A digiWarp-EXII: 3-D graphics system allows artists to create complex scenery composed of four object layers with a live blue screen image; expands the limits for depth of field production in 3-D space beyond what is possible with a single background layer; the priorities between the blue screen talent and each background layer can be swapped freely and instantly during live broadcast.
+44 20 8391 7979
www.for-a.com
SERVER
SeaChange Edge Server (ES-4012): Is configured with six 73GB, 147GB or 300GB hot-swappable disk drives; is housed in a 2RU chassis that scales from 15 to 370 hours (1.47TB) of multiformat file storage, including MPEG-2, MPEG-2 IMX, DV-25 and DV-50; has redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and RAID-5 content protection.
+ 39 335 626 94 22
www.schange.com
STORAGE SYSTEM
Exanet ExaStore version 2.2: NAS features a wide range of heterogeneous hardware support and an increased list of certified hardware; includes a new user interface for the systems administrator application; consolidated management console supports easy installation, management and upgrade.
+49 6196 76 13 380
www.exanet.com
MINIATURE AUDIO RECORDER
SONOSAX MINIR82: Measures 12cm × 8cm × 2.8cm; is configurable from two to eight tracks with recording capabilities from 44.1kHz to 192kHz at 24 bits; writes standard audio files to either its internal 20GB to 30GB hard disk or to the CompactFlash card; is equipped with two microphone amplifiers with switchable limiters.
+41 21 651 01 01
www.sonosax.ch
SAN
Avid Unity ISIS: Infinitely scalable intelligent storage (ISIS) system enables 16 individual storage blades housed within a single storage chassis to process media, while simultaneously sharing data and balancing workflow between groups of connected storage drives; has storage capacity of up to 64TB; can link multiple systems.
+44 175 365 5999
www.avid.com
MULTIFORMAT HD/SD SDI MONITOR
Leitch Videotek TVM-950HD: Has 100-percent digital signal processing technology; provides stable display of single or multiple waveform, vector, gamut, audio, picture, timing and data analyzer functions in quadrant or full-screen views; includes analysis tools, an alarm set with peak level reporting, metadata, EIA-608, 708 closed caption, Teletext and XDS displays; remote interfaces include 10/100BaseT Ethernet and USB ports.
+44 1344 446 000
www.leitch.com
MULTICHANNEL SOURCE IDENTIFIER
Eyeheight SI-10: Source identifier gives users control of crosspoint allocation; operates via a panel of 2×12 user-legendable push buttons; is housed in a sub-chassis with an integral 100V to 240V AC 50/60Hz local power supply for the control panel modules.
+44 1923 256 000
www.eyeheight.com
FIBER INTERFACE
Aviom and Fiberplex LightViper EF2: Ethernet snake is A-Net compatible for use with all Aviom Pro16 products; converts Ethernet-based data to fiber for transmission over distances up to 2km; consists of the EF2/i input module and the EF2/o output module.
+1-610-738-9005
www.aviom.com
AUDIO VECTORSCOPE
RTW DigitalMonitor 10500: Connects via XLR connectors; accepts signals up to 24 bit, 96kHz; parameters and displays are permanently visible; is supplied as a tabletop unit with an adjustable stand; can be converted for front-panel monitoring; built-in VGA output may be used to connect to any standard CRT or TFT monitor; interfaces with video editing suites, workstations or broadcasting studios.
+49 221 709 13 33
www.rtw.de
DIGITAL CONSOLE
Solid State Logic C300: Audio mixer features more than 500 mix inputs and 80 mix busses; process linking and stacked channel grouping puts stems and groups under one fader; includes integrated 128-input, multi-format surround monitoring.
+44 1865 842300
www.solid-state-logic.com
PORTABLE FIELD RECORDER
Sony PCM-D1: Is free of all drive mechanisms; equipped with sensitive, built-in condenser microphones in an X-Y configuration; is designed with circuits that process stereo sound with no extraneous noise; features 96kHz, 24-bit recording capability, 4GB internal flash memory, removable Memory Stick Pro high-speed storage and a built-in USB 2.0 port for Mac and PC.
+44 1256 355011
www.sony.com/professional
AUDIO PROCESSOR
Vistek V6302: Operates as an audio adjunct to Vistek's range of HD video processing modules; can de-embed up to four groups of audio data, mix, swap and delay any individual channels in that data, and then re-embed them; can also handle Dolby E or Dolby Digital streams.
+44 1628 531221;
www.vistek.tv
DVB-T INTERFACE
Pixelmetrix DVB-T line interface: Standard DVStation family module monitors digital terrestrial transmission over the terrestrial channel and at the transmission tower; an ASI connector provides transport stream output for TS analysis using the Pixelmetrix TSP-100 transport stream processor; performs DVT-T signal demodulaton and a comprehensive suite of continuous RF, modulation, SFN integrity, transport stream and content validation tests.
+41 79742 7454
www.pixelmetrix.com
LONG-ZOOM PORTABLE LENS
Canon YJ20x8.5B KRS: Features Canon's Internal Focus technology, which enables the front end of the lens to remain stationary as the internal elements move during focusing; includes a horizontal field of view of 54.7 degrees and 72.5 degrees; has a focal length of 8.5mm and a servo zoom speed of 1.2 seconds.
+31 20 5458545
www.canon-europe.com
AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Telestream FlipFactory HD: Fits into any filed-based workflow; tasks are completely automated, enabling content to flow in and out of the workflow without baseband signal routing and without the need for operator intervention; automatically monitors and accepts SD and HD from system folders; converts media to 1080i, 1080p or 720p HD format; delivers output HD media and metadata files to destination systems; generates proxies for desktop viewing and streaming formats for Web publishing in the same automated process; supports Grass Valley, Omneon and Pinnacle HD media server formats as well as MPEG VOD transport streams, Windows Media and QuickTime.
+1-530-470-1300
www.telestream.net
PORTABLE RECORDER
Tascam HD-P2: Features stereo recording to CompactFlash media; 44.1kHz to 192kHz recording resolution at 16- or 24-bit; time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format; files can be imported into DAW software and slotted into projects with bit sample accuracy; retake button allows users to redo last recording with a single button press; audio files continually re-saved to safeguard against data loss; comprehensive system and transport control from the front panel or a PS/2 keyboard.
+49 611 7158-0
www.tascam.com
ENCODING CONVERTER
Crystal Vision ENDAC: 12-bit encoder converts SDI into flexible combinations of analog signals; four analog outputs are selected by adjusting on-board jumper links; configure piano switches as all composite or as a mixture of composite and Y/C, YUV or RGB.
+44 1223 497049
www.crystalvision.tv
PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE SUITE
Dolby Media Producer: Supports all Dolby audio codecs used in mastering DVD video, DVD audio, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats; supports multichannel non-real-time encoding and file decoding of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and MLP Lossless formats via a user interface; suite comprises three separate software products: Dolby Media Encoder, Dolby Media Decoder and Dolby Media Tools.
+44 1793 842100
www.dolby.com
HD/SD VIDEO TEST GENERATOR
Doremi Labs HDG-20: Palm-sized test generator includes sync input to genlock the unit to an external sync source; has PC and Mac software GUI for serial remote control and new video patterns; operates on 5V to 18V.
+33 492 952 830
www.doremilabs.com
REMOTE SIGNAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
Leader FS3019: Remote HD-SDI and SD-SDI equipment can be checked via a standard Internet connection; performs detailed checks of a broadcast module or a total system, regardless of its location; remote operators can trace and rectify faults back at base; maintenance staff of one broadcast site can supervise the equipment in an entire national or multinational network.
+31 40 2 645 345
www.elquip.com
BANDWIDTH MICROPHONE CABLE
Gepco X-Band: Is sonically transparent; has a wide frequency response and RF/EMI noise rejection; uses a video-grade foam dielectric that reduces the capacitance as well as cabling the pairs with a tight and precise twist; conductors are made from finely stranded, oxygen-free copper to maximize conductivity and protect against corrosion.
+1-847-795-9555
www.gepco.com
AUDIO MONITOR
TSL AMU2 Dolby unit: Monitors Dolby E and Dolby Digital signals in such system applications as MCR, server, digitization and transmission; offers assignable phase monitoring; is supplied with eight, 53-segment tricolor bar graphs in PPM and VU scales and alpha-numeric display for metadata/Dolby information; features SNMP monitoring of errors and metadata for use in third-party alarm and error detection systems.
+44 1628 676200
www.televisionsystems.ltd.uk
CABLE CONNECTOR
Neutrik OpticalCon: Is based on a standard optical LC-Duplex connection; enables up to four copper wires to run power or data signals through it; a special SMPTE-version provides an additional ground-shell contact; features a rugged connection, all-metal housing and heavy-duty cable retention; cables are protected from dust and dirt through automatic sealing covers and gaskets.
+44 1983 811 441
www.neutrik.co.uk
MULTICHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
Genelec 8020.LSE Espresso: Monitoring system designed for recording studios and post-production suites with control rooms measuring up to 70cu m; consists of five Genelec 8020 two-way, bi-amplified active monitors matched with the Genelec 7050B LSE series active subwoofer.
+359 17 83 881
www.genelec.com
HEADSET
ULTRASONE HFI-700 HSD: Combines ULTRASONE's S-Logic technology with DPA's 4088 head-worn directional microphone; a DPA 4088 (cardioid) or DPA 4066 (omni) microphone is joined to the headphone with an articulating mount and disconnect; 1.8m cable terminates to a fan out with a 6mm stereo plug for monitoring and a 3-pin female XLR for the microphone.
+1-615-599-4719
www.ultrasoneusa.com
AIR-COOLED TRANSMITTERS
Rohde & Schwarz R&S Nx8200 family: Designed for analog TV applications with SECAM, PAL and NTSC color, sound coding standards, also supports DVB-T/-H, ATSC digital TV standards; has an output power from 500W to 2kW; digital output power is available from 200W to 1.2kW; UHF amplifiers are based on LDMOS technology and are designed for the 470MHz to 862MHz UHF band; VHF amplifiers operate in the broadband range between 170MHz to 250MHz and are based on MOSFET transistors.
+49 89 4129 12931
www.rohdeschwarz.com
MINIDV CAMCORDER
Panasonic AG-DVX100B: 24p/30p/60i handheld camera allows camera-to-camera time-code sync and user-settable file transfer over IEEE 1394; includes 16:9 letterbox display mode on the electronic viewfinder and color LCD monitor for distortion-free squeeze mode or anamorphic display.
+44 20 8899 2200
www.panasonic-europe.com
ROUTER
PESA Cheetah 512XR: Routing switcher can be configured to 512×512, non-expandable 1024×128, or 512×256 with fully redundant crosspoints; fits in 27RU; features low-power consumption; SDI, ASI, and HD-SDI signal support; has internal fiber I/Os and optional built-in conversion cards.
+1-256-726-9200
www.pesa.com
WIRELESS MIC RECEIVER
Sony MB-X6: Single rack space tuner frame provides slots for up to six plug-in tuners; includes slots for either the WRU-806B or URX-M1 plug-in tuner modules; has auto channel assignment functionality and two passive antennas.
+44 1256 355011
www.sony.com/professional
MPEG-4 AVC HD ENCODER
Grass Valley ViBE: Features H.264/ MPEG-4 AVC main/High Profile Level 4 compression including FRext; has CBR and VBR encoding; includes MPEG-1 layer 2, Dolby Digital 2.0 or 5.1 (AC3) and AAC audio compression; features up to 12 stereo audio channels; has advanced preprocessing and noise reduction; offers IP over Gigabit Ethernet output; supports management via embedded Web server, SNMP or Grass Valley XMS 3500 eXtensible Management System command and control, including redundancy management; fits in a 1RU chassis.
+33 1 34 20 70 00
www.grassvalley.com
ISCSI BRIDGE
Paralan iS500: Complete family of iSCSI to SCSI bridges; connects parallel SCSI devices to an IP SAN and direct attached storage devices in networked iSCSI storage environments; provides fast, wire-speed iSCSI throughput; built-in addressable GUI using Web browser through a GigE port.
+1-858-560-7266
www.paralan.com
CONVERTER
Teranex Mini: Portable palm-sized DTV format converter features PixelMotion de-interlacing; multi-direction diagonal filter eliminates “jaggies;” has a 2- to 4-frame delay mode and per-pixel temporal recursive noise reduction; includes aspect ratio conversion and nonlinear anamorphic aspect ratio; has embedded audio handling and scene change detection.
+1-407-858-6000
www.teranex.com
DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSOR
Solid State Logic XLogic E Signature Channel: Recreates the sound of the early 1980s E Series SSL console using modern discrete electronic circuits to emulate obsolete components such as the original E Series Class A VCAs; choose between a selectable transformer-driven or Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) mic amps and the Listen Mic Compressor; input section contains two independent mic pre-amps; complements the SSL XLogic SuperAnalogue channel.
+44 1865 842300
www.solid-state-logic.com
IPTV NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
ILC MaxView 5.0 for Broadband: Management system consolidates networks into one view; reduces integration time; diagnoses the source of a network failure; issues a trouble ticket; automates recovery activities; can manage third-party systems; interface can be accessed from anywhere with a network connection.
+1-404-504-7400
www.ilc.com
BOOM POLES
M. Klemme Technology K-Tek Avalon Graphite: Poles are constructed from high-quality graphite tubing; five telescoping sections lock together; each unit is fitted with K-Tek's pole top equipped with cable retaining slots and a replaceable stainless steel threaded mounting stud.
+1-760-727-0593
www.mklemme.com
DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL AND HD SWITCHER
Evertz 9700DCP: Provides consolidated switching and keying control in a compact panel; used in conjunction with the HD switcher and 12×4 router; viewable 640×480 TFT display for adjustments; logo control includes cue in/out/all out, plus full horizontal, vertical and gain adjustments.
+44 1895 458 444
www.evertz.com
VIDEO PROCESSOR
EGT ALTO: H.264/MPEG-4 video processing platform offers two channels of H.264 encoding in 1RU; has Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, integrated ProMPEG FEC and simultaneous ASI and IP output; allows xDSL operators to provide television services over low bit-rate networks.
+1-404-591-4800;
www.egtinc.com
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