NAB preview
Mar 1, 2003 12:00 PM, BY GERALD WALKER
The NAB show is a gathering place for broadcasters wanting to learn more about their industry. Not only does it provide the opportunity to see new technology firsthand, but it also offers attendees the chance to get together and have questions answered on technology and policy. For instance, at the FCC Chairman's Breakfast, Chairman Powell and Sam Donaldson will discuss issues facing broadcasters, including the FCC's ownership proceeding and the digital transition. Another source of answers is the Regulatory Face-Off, moderated by John Cochran of ABC News, where FCC Commissioners and the NTIA Secretary of Commerce's tackle broadcasting issues.
Attendees can also take advantage of a number of conferences targeted specifically to their needs, whether their area is broadcast, television management or multimedia.
And of course, at the center of NAB is the technology. Vendors come from all across the country to display new solutions and updated favorites, giving broadcasters the chance to shop for a wide range of new tools for their stations.
Every year, the Broadcast Engineering staff provides comprehensive coverage to help our readers make the most of the annual chaos.
First, we announce the winners of our second annual Excellence Awards competition. These facilities will be recognized at NAB 2003 for their achievement as a network facility, automation facility, new facility, audio facility, RF facility, or new studio.
Next, our FASTtrack section makes navigation easier. This year's show is losing the Sands Hall, but gaining space in the new South Hall. That means attendees have a lot of ground to cover, and the myriad of sights and sounds on the show floor can sometimes be overwhelming. The FASTtrack section is organized to help attendees find their way right to the vendors they want to see — whether they are looking for routers or cameras. Vendors are divided into categories, and then listed geographically for quick reference.
Finally, our DTV Marketplace puts this year's offerings into perspective. Browse more than 60 pages of products and photos (our biggest listing yet!) to build your shopping list.
“You Gotta Go!,” NAB says with fingers crossed.
Although “You Gotta Go!” is the theme for NAB2003, anxiety may be a more appropriate tag at this writing. War anxiety, economic anxiety and technology anxiety seem to be a poor mix for a rousing convention.
Nevertheless, those who have to go will go, even if the numbers are down and purse strings are pulled tight. The issues confronting broadcasters are too pressing to ignore. Technology is moving so fast that engineering managers can't afford to wait. And, they can't afford to make mistakes. That's why people come to NAB, to find the latest technology and how to use it.
To help you make the most of your time at NAB, the editors of Broadcast Engineering have developed a package of must-read materials.
First, don't miss the DTV Marketplace, which begins on this page. You'll find some of the hottest new products to be unveiled on the show floor.
Second, the Broadcast Engineering Web site will have all of this material, plus hundreds more new products and a special feature called FASTtrack to make your trek even easier. So log in before you get to the show to find those last-minute additions, plus the extra Web benefits.
Finally, to help you locate all of the key vendors you need to visit, we've published a map of the entire convention show showfloor. From audio and analog to digital and RF, all the vendors are located on the custom, easy-to-use Broadcast Engineering map. You can get your copy at the Broadcast Engineering stand, C4350.
See you at the show.
DTV marketplace
VIDEO DISPLAY PROCESSOR
Zandar Technologies FusionPro
Combines input formats in one system; cards can be used in 3RU or
1RU frames; supports up to 13 dual-channel input cards; 3RU chassis has
a dual redundant power supply; 1RU has accessible front-loading
processing cards and support for local and remote control.
+353 12808 945; www.zandar.com
Stand: C3846
TRIPOD
Vinten Fibertec
Reduces the risk of wind buffeting and camera shake;
“channel” leg sections are made of carbon/glass composite;
is lightweight; lever action clamps are positioned adjacent to each
other; ensures more secure locking.
+49 6131 910930; www.vinten.com
Stand: SU4723
VIDEO SERVICES
News Skies Satellite
Global satellite network broadcasts hundreds of channels of
entertainment and news programming to cable headends, broadcast
affiliates and consumers' homes worldwide; services include program
distribution, full-time video contribution and direct-to-home
transmissions.
+31 70 306 4100; www.newskies.com
Stand: C3444
FRAME/LINE SYNCHRONIZER
Crystal Vision SYNAD124
Includes tracking audio delay for up to two groups of embedded
audio; allows video feeds containing embedded audio to be retimed;
eight mono channels of audio can be delayed to match the video from any
two audio groups, with SYNAD de-embedding, resampling and then
re-embedding the audio.
+44 1223 497049; www.crystalvis.com
Stand: C670
TEST SUITE
OmniTek OmniLab
Integrated test suite of OmniView (analysis package for image data)
and OmniGen (test signal generator); complete digital video test
laboratory providing the capability to compare video input signals with
reference test images.
+44 1256 881 110; www.omnitek.tv
Stand: SU6565
DIGITAL BROADCAST CONSOLE
Solid State Logic Avant Plus
Has the HS Control Processor implemented on the Avant Plus; features
Premix Masters, where six or eight premix channels can be stacked
beneath individual premix master faders; allows for multiple sets of
rotary, switched and fader-driven controls and surround panning using a
pen and tablet surface.
+44 1865 842300
www.solid-state-logic.com
Stand: N2512
RESTORATION SYSTEM
Snell & Wilcox Archangel Ph.C
Provides real-time restoration of a variety of film and video
impairments, including providing noise reduction in areas of high
movement; uses Ph.C Phase Correlation motion estimation
technology.
+44 20 8917 4330; www.snellwilcox.com
Stand: C2860
HD CARDS
Axon Digital Synapse
A range of HD cards now available for the Synapse conversion system;
new HD products include the HDR07 distribution amplifier, the HEB10
audio embedder and the HDB10 audio de-embedder.
+31 13 511 6666; www.axon.tv
Stand: SU7303
LENSES
Canon Digi HJ21×7.8B IRSD/IASD, HJ21×7.5B IRSD/IASD and HJ11×4.7B IRSD/IASD
Lenses provide portable ENG/EFP production in HD or SD; features
DigitalDrive.
+31 20 545 8905
www.canonbroadcast.com
Stand: C2040
MONITORING CARD
Evertz Microsystems Analog Quattro
Analyzes and displays video, audio and data status information and
fault condition alerts for four video inputs simultaneously in a
2×2 matrix format.
+44 1268 779234; www.evertz.com
Stand: C3412
REMOTE CONTROL AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Harris ReCon
Communications with broadcast, network and facility control
equipment; can handle an unlimited number of status, analysis and
control channels; is Web-enabled; monitors SNMP; handles EAS
logging.
+44 118 964 8000; www.harris.com
Stand: C404
POWER PRODUCTS
Aspen Electronics Aspekt chargers and Nexus battery system
New systems complement the NP format NHP-50 and NP-35 batteries, and
the V-mount NHP-65 and NHP-100 batteries, along with the Phantom
hot-swap accessory.
+1-866-615-1690; www.aspenelectronics.com
Stand: SU5427
DIGITAL CHROMA KEYER
Crystal Vision Safire
Uses external key function to restrict chroma keying to the area
that contains the graphics by forcing foreground everywhere else in the
picture; features new Force FB mode, which uses different levels of a
single key input to force foreground and background in different areas
of the same picture.
+44 1223 497049; www.crystalvis.com
Stand: C670
HDTV SCAN RATE CONVERTER
YEM SCR-1080i
Can convert DVI output of the active display area to HD SDI at 1920
× 1080; graphics, images, characters or anything else on the PC
display that are equipped with DVI Graphics board are directly mapped
into HD SDI 1080i signal with genlock to master sysnc.
+81 46 228 8883; www.yem.com
Stand: SU6323
LENSES
Thales Angenieux studio and remote/sports lenses
New line of six studio and sports lenses includes a new 70x HD lens
with a focal range of 9.5mm to 665mm (22 to 1330 with a 2x
extender).
+33 477 90 78 00; www.angenieux.com
Stand: C2425
DSNG SOLUTION
TANDBERG Television with Raytheon and Vocality International Newsgathering
A fully integrated 2U digital flyaway; is capable of bi-directional
transmission of audio, video and data feed from a remote transmission
site; provides 2-way phone, data and IP communications between the
satellite downlink and remote transmit site.
+44 23 8048 4000
www.tandbergtv.com
Stand: C3711
NONLINEAR EDITING SYSTEM
Leitch dps VelocityQ
Features include real-time full-quality playback of four video
streams, six graphics streams and four channels of real-time 3D DVE;
highlights include a new interface style, more than 100 editing
refinements and enhanced integration with Leitch VR servers.
+33 1 42 87 09 09; www.leitch.com
Stand: SU4525
CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM
SysMedia PLASMA MAGENTA
Author, manage and publish shared content and applications on
multiple digital television, Web and analog outputs; review and update
interactive content.
+44 1293 814 200;
www.sysmedia.com
Stand: SU6660
VIDEO TIME/DATE INSERTER
ESE ES-206U
Inserts time and date into video (NTSC/PAL or S-Video); features
include switchable background mask, keyed or transparent display as
well as variable character size and position.
+1-310-322-2136; www.ese-web.com
Stand: SU5623
NETWORK STORAGE SERVER
Pinnacle MediaStream
Handles multiple formats, including SD and HD, simultaneously within
a single unit; new mirrored storage provides additional fault
protection and provides duplication of content for use in separate
off-line or on-air applications.
+49 531 2183 0; www.pinnaclesys.com
Stand: SU5003
SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEM
Evertz Microsystems MVP
Features a multi-image display; does not limit users to a single
type of input; handles up to 48 video inputs per frame; decodes and
displays two audio groups per video input.
+44 1268 779234; www.evertz.com
Stand: C3412
REMOTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Harris eCDi
Links Harris TV and Z series FM radio transmitters to standard Web
browsers, wireless PDS, Web-enabled cell phones and SNMP network
managers; converts Harris-protocol RS-232 serial connections into an
SNMP management information base that enables Web-based
monitoring.
+44 118 964 8000; www.harris.com
Stand: C404
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
EVS tapeless sport production systems
Networked/integrated live production solution; provides disk
recording and the security and mobility of networking or removable
media; covers complete production workflow, from capture of cameras and
feeds, to nonlinear editing to playout.
+32 4 361 7000; www.evs.tv
Stand: C736
MPEG-2 DSNG EXCITER
Scopus Network Technologies CODICO E-1510
Combines an encoder, modulator and up-converter in a single 2RU
enclosure; suits ideally the requests of satellite mobile contribution
networks; user-friendly exciter relies on a 4:2:0/4:2:2 encoder,
70/140MHz modulator and a Ku up-converter unit.
+972 3 9007777; www.scopus.net
Stand: SU6411
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
Genelec 7073A
Bass reproduction tool for large surround sound or stereo
installations; offers 19Hz lower cut-off frequency and 124dB sound
pressure output capability; the built-in bass management unit has six
signal input and output channels, LFE input and summed signal output
connectors.
+358 17 83 881; www.genelec.com
Stand: N1837
DIGITAL AUDIO CONSOLE
Calrec Alpha 100
Offers up to 96 stereo/48 mono channels; 2-layer design allows for
channel path per fader or dual path arrangement; provides eight stereo
or mono groups, four main outputs (configurable for 5.1, LT/RT or
stereo) and mix-minus output per channel.
+44 1422 842159; www.calrec.com
Stand: N2646
LENSES
Thales Angenieux Optimo 24-290 and Optimo 12×9.7HD
Optimo 24-290 has a focal range of 24mm to 290mm and an aperture of
T2.8, which provides for a large depth of field and vast range; Optimo
12×9.7HD incorporates an advanced optical design and proprietary
high-resolution glass; has a fast aperture speed of f1/4 .
+33 477 90 78 00; www.angenieux.com
Stand: C2425
TALLY SYSTEM
K2E CTD-201L/R
Displays every language, including Korean, Chinese, Japanese and
English; 16×16 dot matrix display; the brightness of each letter
can be adjusted.
+822465 9292; www.tekpoint.com
Stand: C4682
RAISED ROOF BROADCAST VAN
Frontline Communications ENG-350 HT
Features include a modular rack design with 19-inch wide rack units
and a centrally ducted air conditioning system; can be configured for
ENG, DSNG or as a combination ENG/DSNG.
+1-727-573-0400; www.frontlinecomm.com
Stand: C4012
MONITORING SYSTEM
Pixelmetrix DVStation-Remote
Smaller version of Pixelmetrix's DVStation; consists of one of four
book-size Pod modules and a single 1U rack-mounted remote controller;
the system is operated through a LAN or dial-up telephone.
+41 79742 7454; www.pixelmetrix.com
Stand: C2233
ZOOM LENS
Thales Angenieux 26X HR series
Telephoto zoom lens is designed for broadcast field production
applications; provides a focal range of 7.8mm to 203mm and 15.6mm to
406mm with 2x extender; features a variety of zoom modes and focus
servo controls.
+33 477 90 78 00; www.angenieux.com
Stand: C2425
AUDIO, VIDEO AND DATA TRANSPORT
Harris NetVX
One-box solution used to transport audio, video and data; supports
IP routing, ATM switching, E-3 and DS-3 microwave transport and more,
simultaneously.
513-459-3400; www.harris.com
Stand: C404
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
Studer D950 M2 V3.0
Features AutoTouch Plus automation and an enhanced router; faders
and knobs are touch-sensitive and can be automated; audition modes
allow a control value to be first auditioned and then punched into
automation record, either locally or globally.
+41 1 870 75 11; www.studer.ch
Stand: N3005
MEDIA PLATFORM
Encoda Deluxe: Paradigm
Media platform features the ability to customize according to each
client's practices; provides real-time integration of critical
departments.
+44 20 8339 1822
www.encodasystems.com
Stand: C3211
MEDIA MANAGEMENT
BBC Technology Broadcast Network Control solution
Provides control across all areas of distributed broadcast
operations from one uniform interface; enables control of equipment in
remote areas; runs on standard PC hardware and operating systems.
+44 20 776 52295; www.bbc.co.uk
Stand: SU5047
DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE
Euphonix Max Air
96-channel digital mixing system; designed for on-air, live-to-tape
broadcast and OB applications; includes hardware redundancy and
software diagnostics.
+1-650-855-0400; www.euphonix.com
Stand: N3014
1RU VIDEO AND MONITOR
Tektronix WVR600 Series Rasterizer
Has high-resolution output to external displays; monitors both
analog and digial video signals in an advanced all-digital
architecture; includes two standard- definition SDI inputs and two
composite inputs for analog audio, digital AES/EBU audio or both.
+44 1344 39 22 00; www.tektronix.com
Stand: C2450
MULTI-FORMAT AUDIO MONITOR
Videotek ASM-100
Monitors many audio formats in one unit; is a 1RU instrument;
displays up to eight channels of analog or AES/EBU audio; for video,
options enable de-embedding the SD and HD-SDI inputs and full Dolby
Digital and Dolby E decoding.
+1-610-327-2292; www.videotek.com
Stand: C974
DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE
Klotz Digital VADIS D.C.II
Mid-priced console designed for live broadcasting and production
applications; has four stereo buses with various mix-minus DSP options;
monitoring outputs include cue, studio, control room and headphone,
each with their own source selects.
+1-678-966-9900; www.klotzdigital.com
Booth N1825
CONTENT PROTECTION
Irdeto Access CypherCast for IPTV
Designed for operators requiring secure deployment of premium video
over DSL and FTTH; features real-time encryption.
+31 23 556 2770; www.irdetoaccess.com
Stand: SL3747
TV NEWS MANAGEMENT
Dalet Digital Media Systems DaletPlus News Production
Delivers real-time access and editing of video, audio, wires,
stills, feeds and CGs to journalists desktops over a standard IT
network; enables news directors to monitor stories from planning to
broadcast.
+33 1 40 38 01 39; www.dalet.com
Stand: SU7137
TRIPLE-DIGIT ZOOM LENS
Canon Digi Super 100xs
Features HD/SD capability, a speed of F/1.7, and Image Stabilizer
technology; offers a focal length of 9.3mm to 930mm (18.6mm to 1860mm
using the 2x extender).
+31 20545 8905; www.canonbroadcast.com
Stand: C2040
CAPTURE CARDS
AJA Video Systems KONA-HD and KONA-SD
Developed for editing on Apple's Mac OS X and Final Cut Pro; the
KONA-HD is an uncompressed HDTV 10-bit QuickTime capture card that
supports most HDTV formats, including 1080i50/59.94/60; the KONA-SD
outputs full resolution video in 8-bit or 10-bit, uncompressed video
quality.
+1-530-274-2048; www.aja.com
Stand: SL536
DIGITAL PROGRAM INSERTION
Harmonic
Enables broadcasters to regionalize content; core of the solution is
the DiviCom MV50 MPEG-2 video encoder, which has been enhanced to
support “Digital Cue Tones” as defined in the SCTE 35
standard; allows for long- and short-form content.
+1-408-542-2500; www.harmonicinc.com
Stand: SU5449
1 M/E DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER
Thomson Grass Valley Kayak
Designed for live production and editing applications; includes four
keyers and complete machine control; its networking capability enables
several switchers to be combined and controlled via a single panel;
supports both SDI 525- and 625-line formats.
+33 1 34 20 70 00
www.thomsongrassvalley.com
Stand: SU7059, MR7050
OPTICAL DISC RECORDING SYSTEM
Sony Electronics
Consists of two camcorders and three decks; from the camcorder,
newsgathering teams will be able to transfer the proxy information to
laptop editors or back to the studio at up to 30 times faster than real
time; field engineers will be able to transfer the high-resolution
footage either as video or as a data file over IP networks.
+44 1256 355011; www.sony.com/professional
Stand: SU4015
MICROPHONE
Sennheiser MKH418S
Allows adjustable M-S stereo imaging via an independent dual capsule
system; has rugged brass housing; facilitates consistent and accurate
performance over temperature extremes.
+49 5130 600 0; www.sennheiserusa.com
Stand: N2103
IOT
e2v technologies EEV
Energy-saving collector IOT uses either water or oil as the
collector cooling fluid; includes compact plug-in systems for both
analog and digital broadcast applications.
+44 1245 493493;
www.e2vtechnologies.com
Stand: C544
NONLINEAR EDITOR
OmniBus Systems HeadLine Media Editor Series
Intuitive user interface allows operators to cut packages quickly
and easily; voiceover and audio level control options are
available.
+44 8705 004300; www.omnibus.tv
Stand: C2670
VIDEO LOGGING SYSTEM
Axon Digital TX-Compliance
Windows Media Player-based logging system can now record four
channels of audio and two selectable lines of VBI information in a
Windows Media Player format; standard version has a composite video
input with two analog audio inputs, and the VBI option provides two
lines of Teletext recording and four analog audio inputs.
+31 13 511 6666; www.axon.tv
Stand: SU7303
DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER UPGRADE
Ross Video Squeeze & Tease 3D DVE and Ultimatte Insider matting
Squeeze & Tease 3D option provides two channels of 3D DVE;
enables transitions, over-the-shoulder boxes and the ability to fly and
transition any type of key; the Ultimatte Insider provides advanced
keying in critical operations.
+1-613-652-4886; www.rossvideo.com
Stand: SU5225
NLE
EVS CleanEdit
Editing solution for news and sports production; both Gigabit-based
online systems and 100baseT “browse-editing” configurations
are available; users can edit using drag-and-drop functions, or record
voice-overs at desktop workstations.
+32 4 361 7000; www.evs.tv
Stand: C736
WIRELESS INTERCOM
Drake Electronics FreeSpeak
Offers all the functions found on a traditional desk-mounted
intercom; allows users greater mobility and freedom of movement through
wireless connectivity.
+44 1727871214; www.drake-uk.com
Stand: C386
DIGITAL TEST
Hamlet Video International VidScope
Provides precise waveform and vectorscope displays of DV video as
well as level and phase displays of embedded audio.
+44 1494 793 763; www.hamlet.co.uk
Stand: C2777
NETWORKED EDITING SYSTEM
Pinnacle Thunder-Liquid purple
Networked solution for editing, composing, finishing and playing
on-air in DV25 mode; several Liquid purple editing solutions are
integrated with a Thunder server to provide access to clips and stills
online for the production of promos, news, live sports coverage and
graphics.
+49 531 2183 0
www.pinnaclesys.com
Stand: SU5003
HIGH-DEFINITION VTR
Sony Electronics J-H1
Plays back HDCAM material recorded at 1080 29.97PsF/59.94i and
25PsF/50i modes; with an optional HKJ-101 board, it offers DV encoding
and an i.LINK compatible digital interface.
+44 1256 355 011
www.sony.com/professional
Stand: SU4015
AUDIO AND VIDEO MONITOR
Wohler Technologies PANORAMAdtv VAMP2-SDA
Monitor audio and video from two selectable SDI digital and two
composite analog video sources in a 2RU unit; a composite video monitor
output from the selected SDI for use with larger, external video
monitors is included.
+1-650-589-5676; www.wohler.com
Stand: C2543
SATELLITE
Intelsat IS-907
Provides enhanced C-band coverage for the Americas, Africa and
Europe as well as high-power Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and
Africa; features a selectable split uplink with independent gain
control in Channel 12 of global beam.
+1-202-944-6800; www.intelsat.com
Stand: N1546
NEWSROOM SYSTEM
Avid iNEWS
Offers advanced machine control, the ability to store CGs with the
script, and the synchronicity of words with pictures inside both Avid
NewsCutter and Media Browse systems.
+44 175 365 5999; www.avid.com
Stand: RT606, SL300
MONITORING ROUTER
e-mediavision.com AM1602
Custom-designed for integration into systems that make use of
multi-viewer or multi-picture mosaic display products; monitors or
passes through embedded information contained in the SDI signal, such
as audio.
+44 2087552014
www.e-mediavision.com
Stand: C4301
3D TEXT, EFFECTS AND MULTI-LAYER COMPOSITING OPTION
Inscriber TitleMotion Pro for dpsVelocity
Option for Inscriber's TitleMotion graphics and titling plug-in;
provides access to animated textures over time, animated kerning over
time and the ability to apply 3D effects to text and graphics over
time.
+31 297 380930; www.inscriber.com
Stand: SL1715
DIGITAL ROUTER
Leitch Integrator Gold
Comes in standard-definition digital and wideband digital multi-rate
formats; will route digital video signals from 30Mb/s to HDTV at
1.485Gb/s, while re-clocking most standard data rates; expandable from
8×8 to 128×128 in a single 8RU chassis.
+44 1344 446 000; www.leitch.com
Stand: SU4525
HD ON-SCREEN MONITOR
Videotek VTM-450E
Includes high-definition-SDI; standard definition-SDI and analog and
analog composite measurements; features an eye pattern, jitter
measurement, gamut display, pixel locator and data word analyzer;
introduces A/D relative timing display.
+1-610-327-2292; www.videotek.com
Stand: C974
TEST SOFTWARE
Alticast AltiFusion
Software allows users to test and debug any third-party MHP
application, in addition to those created with AltiComposer 2.0 using a
TV, PC and STB.
+49 69 3085 5060; www.alticast.com
Booth: SU6207
STORAGE ARCHITECTURE
Thomson Grass Valley Cohera
Features QOS NewsShare technology, which manages bandwidth so that
more channels can be squeezed into a given storage configuration;
offers open systems capability for easy third-party integration and a
common security model for secured engineering log-in access.
+33 1 3420 70 00; www.thomsongrassvalley.com
Stand: SU7059, MR7050
DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM
TANDBERG Television and Irdeto Access Earlybird
Provides a complete solution from content encoding through to the
set-top box; features TANDBERG'S E5710 encoding solution, the MX5600
MPEG video, audio and data multiplexer and the SM5600 compact,
satellite modulator.
+44 2380 484666; www.tandbergtv.com
Stand: C3711
+31 23 556 2770; www.irdetoaccess.com
Stand: SL3747
SIGNAL MONITOR
Trilogy Broadcast Sentinel
Improved networked connectivity, and alarm masking; monitors
transport errors in the data streams and looks for content
errors.
+44 01264 384000
www.trilogy-broadcast.com
Stand: SU6457
MSDC IOT TRANSMITTER
Thales Broadcast & Multimedia DCX Paragon
Designed to provide transmission efficiency of up to 2x a
conventional IOT and 4x that of a solid-state transmitter; features
Soft Arc Technology, a linear HVPS with no crowbar; compatible with
major MSDC IOT tube manufacturers.
+33 1 3490 3100
www.thales-bm.com
Stand: C2000
DEMODULATORS/DECODERS
Videotek DDM-520 and DDM-540
Have a variety of I/O capabilities; can display signals at 1080i,
720p, 480p and 480i; decode and display EIA 608 and 708 closed captions
on-screen; support three MPEG-2 streamed formats.
+1-610-327-2292; www.videotek.com
Stand: C974
DIGITAL TV TRANSMITTERS
Screen Service Italia DBT series
Provides integration for MFN or SFN networks according to DVB-T
standards; features include hierarchical and non-hierarchical DVB-T 2k
and 8k modes, integrated SFN interface, de-jitter on input signal prior
to transmission, and ASI and LVDS inputs.
+39 030 3582225; www.screen.it
Stand: N2828
PRODUCTION SWITCHER
Brick House Video VTB-2D
New features include frame-store synchronizers that allow the user
to work with asynchronous sources such as satellite downlinks; allows
for digital audio processing including slave mixes; 8-input switcher
has program and preview SDI outputs and an assignable composite
output.
+44 23 8067 6026; www.brickhousevideo.com
Stand: SU5127
NLE
Accom AFFINITY
Features new Dimension 8.3.3 software offering enhancements such as
faster clip editing and more responsive keyboard commands; enhanced
search options allow users to locate footage files more quickly.
+1-650-328-3818; www.accom.com
Stand: SU7325
AUDIO PATCHBAY
Switchcraft EZ Norm
Plastic, dual jack with nickel-plated, brass inserts/sleeves; in
between the top and bottom jacks is a cam that can be rotated by a
screwdriver; by turning the screwdriver, the cam opens and/or closes
circuits within the jack housing to change the normals.
+44 23 9266 1579; www.switchcraft.com
Stand: C750
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR
Panasonic AV-CGP500
Multi-application, multi-format real-time graphics processor; offers
real-time rendering of broadcast quality graphics, including
widely-implemented HD formats (1080i, 720p/60 and 1080/24p) as well as
SD video (480i).
+44 118 902 9200; www.panasonic.com
Stand: C904
SERVER SYSTEM
Rohde & Schwarz EFA-NET
Introduces the real time and historical, graphical/analytical
reporting of transmitters and transmission systems; provides remote
access via private LAN/WAN or by Internet; can access key transmitter
site parameters.
+49 894 129 12931
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Stand: C335
CONTROL SYSTEM
Network Electronics ASA VikinX.128
Cost-effective range of control panels featuring full TCP/IP
connectivity between routers and control panels, allowing use of
standard Ethernet LAN; existing LANs can be used as hardware platform
for routing system.
+47 334 899 99
www.network-electronics.com
Stand: SU7045
EDITING SYSTEM
Quantel eQ
Resolution Coexistence allows material of any resolution, color
space and bit depth to be loaded without the need to re-start or
partition the disk; timeline interface provides easy access to editing
tools; comes with RAID disk protection.
+44 1635 48 222; www.quantel.com
Stand: C2612
PORTABLE CAMERA
Sony Electronics HDC-F950
Captures a 1920×1080 digitally sampled image; this image is
output as uncompressed 4:4:4 digital RGB high-definition video for
direct connection via dual HD-SDI to Sony's new family of HDCAM SR
recorders or third-party hard disk recorders; facilitates the picture
capture rates of 23.98P, 24P, 25P, 29.97P, 50i and 59.94i.
+44 1256 355 011
www.sony.com/professional
Stand: SU4015
DIGITAL INTERCOM STATIONS
Clear-Com Intercom Systems i-Series
Designed for the Matrix Plus digital intercom systems; features
include display and non-display modules, 16-button keypad module and
level-control module; offers up to 32 keys in 1RU, with backlit
displays and individually variable levels for each key.
+1-510-496-6666; www.clearcom.com
Stand: C3526
VIDEO STABILIZERS
FOR-A IVS-500 and IVS-300
The IVS-500 has digital input and output; the IVS-300 has analog
composite I/O; both stabilizers electronically correct movement up to
20 percent from a still picture down to the sub-pixel level for both
recorded and live images.
+44 20 8391 7979; www.for-a.com
Booth: C2938
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Pharos Communications Almanac
Web-enabled to allow clients to make bookings; offers timed
switching, automated record and playback; it also allows switching,
archiving and duplication from the desktop.
+44 0 118 950 2323
www.pharos-comms.com
Stand: C2625
HD SWITCHER
Thomson Grass Valley Kalypso HD
Provides native support for 1080i and 720p production; designed to
support seamless native switching between SD and HD formats from the
same frame.
+33 1 34 20 70 00
www.thomsongrassvalley.com
Stand: SU7059, MR7050
CAMCORDER
Panasonic AJ-SDX900
Operator-controllable selection of EFP-quality 4:2:2 sampled
DVCPRO50 or classic 4:1:1 sampled DVCPRO recording, and native 16:9
wide-screen or conventional 4:3 aspect ratios.
+44 118 902 920; www.panasonic.com
Stand: C904
CONSOLE
AMS Neve Logic MMC
Offers the same 24-bit, 96kHz operation, XSP DSP and MIOS96 I/O as
the DFC console, in a smaller footprint; Logic 1, Logic 2, Logic 3
automation import; features Encore automation; provides a full surround
option.
+44 1282 457011; www.ams-neve.com
Stand: N3038
MEDIA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Encoda Broadcast Master
Prepackaged Windows-based business system to manage the entire media
process; can be implemented at your organization in approximately four
weeks.
+44 20 8339 1822; www.encodasystems.com
Stand: C3211
SUBTITLING/CAPTIONING SYSTEM
SysMedia WinCaps software
Has multi-language capabilities; offers a time-saving automatic DVD
output and support for the latest nonlinear browse video formats;
features speech recognition tools and automatic newsroom system
interfaces.
+44 1293 814 200; www.sysmedia.com
Stand: SU6660
MEDIA PLATFORM
Quantel iQ
Capable of real-time 2K performance; delivers openness of standard
platform and performance of dedicated hardware; allows iQ systems to
share and integrate workflow with other systems.
+44 1635 48 222; www.quantel.com
Stand: C2612
STANDARD CONVERTER
Snell & Wilcox DEFTplus
Upgrade to the Alchemist Ph.C and Alchemist Platinum standard
converters; converts SD material to 24p and integrate SD and HD
material within the same program; can reorder the television field
sequence so that the new PAL fields are produced only from the original
film fields.
+44 20 8917 4330; www.snellwilcox.com
Stand: C2860
PROMPTING SOFTWARE
BDL-Autoscript WinPlus
New version can operate as a stand-alone system or can be networked
to a range of automated newsroom systems, including ENPS, NewStar,
Dalet/A.N.N. Open Media, iNews and AP Newscentre.
+44 207 538 1427; www.bdlautoscript.com
Stand: C4476
NEWSROOM AUTOMATION
Autocue QNews
Provides integrated news and transmission automation; indexes
incoming wire stories in real time; offers multilingual full-search
archiving; supports multilingual script editing; allows fast and
flexible remote access; manages video material from acquisition to
archive.
+44 208 870 0104; www.autocue.com
Stand: C2064A
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
Studer Vista 6
Features the Vistonics user interface, which provides an instant
overview and immediate access to controls; each channel can be
individually isolated from the Snapshot functionality to protect
sources from being overwritten.
+41 18 70 75 11; www.studer.ch
Stand: N3005
CONTENT BROWSER
Pixel Power PixelBrowser
Web-based browser is an open standards-based software solution to
the problem of browsing and searching still picture, video clip and
character generator page assets in a broadcast environment; using only
a common Web browser, staff can search the library of stills, clips and
pages, and drag and drop images to create a playlist.
+44 0 1223 721000; www.pixelpower.com
Stand: SU5359
DIGITAL CAMERA
Ikegami HL-60W
ENG/EFP camera for SDTV; features 38-bit internal processing, 65dB
signal-to-noise ratio and 750 TVL resolution, sensitivity of f11, low
vertical smear of -135dB, and 10W power consumption.
+49 2131 1230; www.ikegami.de
Stand: C2638
TRIPODS
Bogen Manfrotto 515MV
Features a die-cast aluminum crown with a built-in 100mm bowl
interface, adjustable leg clamp levers and a floor spreader to aid
tripod leg angle setting adjustments.
+1-201-934-8500; www.bogenphoto.com
Stand: C2469, C2369
SUBTITLE DECODER
Eyeheight SD-2
Decodes Teletext page 888 subtitles and displays them in video;
features eight user memories; is a PCB that fits into an FB-9
Flexi-Box; is controlled using an FP-9 or FP-10 Flex-Panel.
+44 1923 256 000; www.eyeheight.com
Stand: SU6632
CINE-STYLE ZOOM LENS
Fujinon HA13×4.5B
Features a 4.5mm focal length at its widest end; provides a
93.6-degree horizontal field of view and focus rotation up to 280
degrees for easier and more exact focusing, with little focus
breathing.
+49 2154 924 0; www.fujinon.de
Stand: SU4710
BATTERY
Anton/Bauer Dionic battery
Can be charged on any Interactive 200 or new TITAN series charger;
time and state of charge indications are integrated into a single
full-time display; determines remaining runtime regardless of battery
capacity.
+1-203-929-1100; www.antonbauer.com
Stand: C3650
AUDIO TRANSCODER
Pixel Instruments UMAT-1200
Provides reference quality A/D and D/A conversion, digital sample
rate conversion and audio monitoring through internal speakers and
external headphones; stereo analog, AES/EBU balanced digital, SMPTE
unbalanced digital and S/PDIF inputs and outputs are standard.
+1-408-871-1975; www.pixelinstruments.tv
Stand: SU5219
CONTROL SYSTEM
Crystal Vision Statesman 2
New features include Ethernet control via TCP/IP and composite
modules that allow users to design their own control panels by placing
controls from several different boards on one screen.
+44 1223 497049; www.crystalvis.com
Stand: C670
BROADCAST MEDIALIBRARY
SeaChange BML 24000
Provides compression and file-format independent storage; can house
any media type from uncompressed HD to MPEG-1; can scale to terabytes,
with more than 16 terabytes of RAID-5 storage per rack using available
144GB disk drives.
+1-978-897-0100; www.seachangeinternational.com
Stand: SU5459
EDITING SYSTEM
Panasonic AJ-DE10
An IEEE 1394-equipped, ruggedized laptop computer-based news editing
system; consists of a specially configured Panasonic TOUGHBOOK laptop
computer with news editing software developed from the newsbyte news
NLE system.
+44 118 902 920; www.panasonic.com
Stand: C904
TRANSPORT STREAM MONITOR
Broadcast Technology DTSM-700
Designed for DVB-ASI monitoring and compliance of ASI transport
streams via copper or fiber; monitor looks for early/late TS packets,
overall data rate and additional measurements.
+44 1264 332 633; www.btl.uk.com
Stand: C2912
DIGITAL TELEVISON CONSOLE
Wheatstone D-4000
Has 28 or 32 mainframe inputs, A&D I/Os, VU metering, dual
source inputs and open bus architecture; features full logic,
opto-isolated machine control, built-in TB, cue, headphone, clock and
timer.
+1-252-638-7000; www.wheatstone.com
Stand: N2804
REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM
RFS Broadcast Antenna System Monitor
Comprises a touch screen connected to a programmable logic
controller interfaced with a transducer and analogy/digital converter;
provides interactive graphical displays depicting parameters such as
forward/reflected power.
+49 511 676 2731; www.rfsworld.com
Stand: C3012
WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEM
Link Research LinkXP2
Compact design operating at low power; uses MPEG diversity to
maintain a robust signal; offers reduced end-to-end signal delay
between the camera and the studio to 40 milliseconds.
+44 0 1923 244 233; www.linkres.co.uk
Stand: C390
MONITORING SYSTEM
Miranda Technologies Densité
Provides video and audio signal measurement and alarm profiling, as
well as visual confidence monitoring with low latency, low bit-rate
video, and audio streaming over standard IP networks.
+33 1 55 86 87 88; www.miranda.com
Stand: C2826
DIGITAL AUDIO CONSOLE
Calrec Sigma 100
Available in four cost-effective processing/input configurations,
three frame sizes and a variety of optional input and output
interfaces; 4-band EQ and hi and lo pass filters on all channels.
+44 142 284 2159; www.calrec.com
Stand: N2646
FAMILY OF SERVERS AND SUPERCLUSTERS
SGI Altix 3000
Uses “brick modules” consisting of Itanium two
microprocessors and up to 8GB of memory; can scale up to 64 processors
on a single SGI shared-memory node.
+1-650-960-1980; www.sgi.com
Stand: SL3868
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