New Products - World Edition
Jan 1, 2004 12:00 PM
DIGITAL RECORDER
Thomson Grass Valley M-Series iVDR: A familiar user interface
with traditional VTR capabilities, including record, playout, removable
media and the ability to ingest from a DV camera via 1394 Firewire
connection; supports multiple channels, simultaneous playout and
recording, robust network support, clip editing and trimming, playlist
creation and the ability to exchange materials with a variety of
applications using industry-standard protocols.
+33 1 34 20 70 00; www.thomsongrassvalley.com
FIBER-OPTIC DIGITAL TRANSPORT PLATFORM
Force Model 3762 Digital EXCELLinx: Links
broadcasters to broadband video distribution systems; transports all
combinations of broadcast formats while providing users with a wide
range of control options and telemetry information; offered in a 1RU
optical terminal; multiplexes two channels of digital or analog formats
in any combination, depending on system requirements.
+1-540-382-0462; www.forceinc.com
GPI CARD
Crystal Vision GPI36: The 100mm × 266mm module extends
the reach of the company's Statesman PC software beyond just the
remote-controlled Crystal Vision boards to any product that can
generate or accept GPI signals; Crystal Vision products without RS422
but with GPI functionality as well as third-party equipment now can be
monitored or controlled using the Statesman PC control system.
+44 1223 497049; www.crystalvision.tv
MEDIA CONVERTER
Stratos Lightwave VMC-R-X-2: Has typical link distance up to
20km at 1.485 Gb/s and up to 35km at 270Mb/s; features a Digital
Diagnostic Monitoring interface; includes 75Ω BNC simplex
electrical interface, error-free pathological pattern operation and an
LED indicator; has a rugged die cast/over molded construction.
+44 1440 706 441; www.stratoslightwave.com
AUTOMATED VIDEO SERVER
Darim Vision FS1000: Captures video input, adds titles or
graphics and sets up a playlist for later broadcasting; features
multiple video input and output formats and a hot swappable hard disk
capable of recording more than 24 hours of video; supports real-time
editing and the creation of still and animated titles using the DD
Title package.
+82 42 862 4173; www.darim.com
HEADPHONES
Sennheiser HD 650: Combines a flat frequency response (10Hz
to 39,500Hz/-10dB) with natural dynamics and a smooth, uncolored sound;
features enhanced bass response; includes an upgraded cable and reduced
distortion in the high frequencies, making it ideal for editing and
mastering applications.
+1-860-434-9190; www.sennheiserusa.com
SLOW-MOTION CONTROLLER
DNF Controls ST300-DSR1K: Developed to provide control over
the Sony DSR-DR1000 DVCAM stream-based hard-disk recorder; provides
instant access and simultaneous record and playback functionality;
offers users a T-Bar for fast, simple and smooth slow-motion instant
replay; features single-keystroke cue marking for access of up to 100
cue points per DSR-DR1000.
+1-818-898-3380; www.dnfcontrols.com
DIGITAL VIDEOTAPE ERROR AND TIME CODE LOGGING APPLICATION
McQ Productions/Software Systems E•Logger 2.0: Program
is currently available for Mac OS 8.1 - 9.x; for digital error logging,
the unit works with broadcast digital video recorders, including Sony
DigiBeta, IMX and HD recorders as well as Panasonic AJ-D and AJ-H
series digital recorders; for time code break logging, which is new in
version 2.0, E•Logger works with any RS-422-controlled player or
recorder.
+1-650-348-1344; www.mcqpro.com
COMPLIANCE LOGGING SYSTEM
Telestream MAPreview: Automatically records multiple
video feeds and captures important metadata during ingest; media is
encoded and stored using Windows Media 9 Series, designed to provide
broadcast quality with greater storage efficiency than MPEG-2; performs
automated background tasks to index, reformat, move and archive content
across the network; these utilities are all performed through a Windows
environment.
+1-530-470-1300; www.telestream.net
MULTIFORMAT DIGITAL TEST SIGNAL GENERATOR
OmniTek OmniGen: New option is the OmniGen Advanced Option,
which enables the insertion of a range of user-defined metadata into
the output signal; this includes both vertical-interval and ancillary
timecode, SMPTE RP186 video index information packets and EN300294
widescreen signaling data; another unique feature in the Advanced
Option is the ability to capture, store and play full-raster video
images, including all data contained in the horizontal and vertical
blanking intervals.
+44 1256 881 110; www.omnitek.tv
MODULAR ROUTER SYSTEM
Network Electronics VikinX: Ranges from 32×32 to
128×128; is available in SDI or HD-SDI; supports data rates from
19.4Mb/s to 540Mb/s in the SDI version and 19.4Mb/s to 1485Mb/s in the
HD-SDI version; SD and HD can be mixed in the same frame; provides a
fully hot-swappable architecture independent of signal formats.
+47 33 48 99 99; www.network-electronics.com
COMPATIBILITY WITH DISCREET COMBUSTION 3.0
Bluefish444: Its SD and HD product range is now compatible
with Discreet Combustion 3.0; Combustion 3.0 users working with
Bluefish444 video cards can see instantly their composites in the true
YUV broadcast color space on either an SD or HD SDI broadcast monitor;
together with Symmetry, Bluefish444's capture and playback station,
Combustion 3.0 users have the ability to capture QuickTime 10-bit YUV
or 10-bit RGB Cineon and DPX file formats in either SD or HD SDI.
+44 20 8868 2479; www.bluefish444.com
VISUAL WORKSTATION
SGI Tezro: Supports a full suite of SGI DMedia Pro options;
includes up to four processors for CPU-intensive applications; has
high-bandwidth architecture; features VPro graphics; supports two
streams of HD 10-bit 4:4:4:4 RGBA video; can also display large data
sets at high resolution and can support four simultaneous, synchronized
displays for help in data analysis and problem solving; has two form
factors designed for serviceability and deployability.
+1-650-960-1980; www.sgi.com
COLOR CORRECTION
IRIDAS SpeedGrade: Allows real-time primary and secondary
correction of 2K frame sequences at any point in post-production or
even on-set; attaches XML-based color correction parameters to sequence
playlists; once the color correction work is finished, SpeedGrade
allows users to render the frames to disk for final output.
+49 89 330 40 982; www.iridas.com
HDTV DECODER
Digital Vision BitLink: Supports extensive decoding and
system modes, making it ideal for use in ATSC/DVB contribution and
professional network monitoring applications; video decoding formats
cover interlaced and progressive HDTV formats as well as SDTV for 50Hz
and 60Hz systems; both digital and analog video outputs are
available.
+46 8546 182 00; www.digitalvision.se
DIGITAL ROUTING SWITCHER
Sierra Video Systems Shasta 1602HD-LS: Resolves on-air
switching of embedded audio for live broadcast facilities; switches HD
video without the pops or clicks associated with embedded audio;
includes route locking, manual chop, tally and adjustable blade; built
with an auto-timer feature that automatically time-aligns inputs within
a 2H window.
+1-530-478-1000; www.sierravideo.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.
+44 1256 355 011; www.sony.com/professional
BATTERY-FREE POWER SYSTEM
Active Power CleanSource UPS: Has four models in power
ratings from 65kVA to 130kVA; stores kinetic energy in a constantly
spinning, quiet, low-friction, solid steel disc; features flywheel
energy storage; has programmable input and output contacts; includes
redundant cooling fans, back-feed protection and auto restart; has a
static bypass wraparound contactor and a bi-directional converter;
features local emergency power off (EPO).
+1-512-836-6464; www.activepower.com
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Studer V3.3: Applicable to Studer consoles using the D950
processing core — the D950 M2, Vista 7 and Vista 6; has improved
snapshop facilities in static mode; includes an undo function for
snapshot recall; can snapshot crossfades over any interval up to 100
seconds; protects against accidentally changing patched connections;
other features vary depending on the console type and its existing
feature set.
+41 1 870 75 11; www.studer.ch
JACKS AND PLUGS
Neutrik RCA phono connectors: RCA jacks feature isolated
recessed sockets in nickel or black chrome D series-style housings;
either connector can be ordered with black, red, yellow, blue, green or
white ID rings to enable color-coding for video applications; the new
NYS-373 plugs feature gold-plated contacts; RCA phono jacks feature a
rated current and voltage of 1A and 50V, with an insulation resistance
of 5GΩ, contact resistance of 10mΩ and dielectric strength of
500V; optimized for use between -25 degrees and +70 degrees
Celsius.
+423 237 24 24; www.neutrik.com
LOGO GENERATOR
Eyeheight impact: Deisgned to allow television channel
branding idents to be created rapidly, reliably and cost-efficiently;
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; additional
features include x/y positioning and full 10-bit linear keying.
+44 1923 256 000; www.eyeheight.com
TRAFFIC AND BILLING APPLICATION
Cam Systems Eclipse 3.2: Includes integrated inventory
control, reporting and sales and traffic management; features an
advanced make-good functionality, enhanced programming, network format
capabilities, and simplified order entry; has fully customized
invoicing and financial control/reporting features.
+1-408-446-7000; www.camsystems.com
REAL-TIME MPEG ENCODER
Canopus MVRD2200: Filters, stabilizes and enhances analog
source video quality prior to encoding; pre-filtering features include
advanced 3D Y/C separation to reduce color noise and improve image
quality, 3D digital noise reduction to eliminate noise in the analog
video signal, a line time base corrector to correct jittery video
images, and digital frame and auto gain controls.
+44 1189 210150; www.canopus-uk.com
BELTPACK
Clear-Com RS-600 series: Has ultra-compact, body-hugging
design; features onboard setup options with display LED; includes
advanced setup options with free PC software; edit and store up to four
different setups in memory; has an additional 2.5mm cell phone-type
headset jack; series includes standard single- and dual-channel
units.
+1-510-496-6666; www.clearcom.com
GROUNDING SYSTEM
Electrorack Enclosure Products Automatic Grounding System:
Eliminates the need for users to drill through the surface to the
ground; features a specially designed grounding clip and standard butt
splice; the clip system eliminates having to drill and install braided
cable; complies with UL standards for equipment grounding
conductors.
+1-800-433-6745; www.electrorack.com
TWT AMPLIFIER
MCL MT4400: Antenna-mount TWT amplifier for C- or Ku-band
applications at 750W or DBS-band applications at 500W; available for
X-band or Tri-band on request; is weather-resistant and offers an
advanced thermal design and rugged construction for extreme
environments; features extensive built-in diagnostic capabilities; can
be integrated in both new and existing outdoor amplifier
installations.
+1-630-759-9500; www.mcl.com
DESKTOP ENCODER
Popwire Technology Compression Master 2.1: Mac OSX-based
encoder supports ISMA and 3GPP specifications; features Pre-view,
support for 2-pass encoding, MPEG-4 Advanced profile, improved filters,
optimized performance and improved GUI; has an extended format support
and extended filter features.
+46 8 506 667 00; www.popwire.com
HDTV EXTENDER
Gefen DVI-1000 HD: Sends HD signals any length up to 500
meters from the source to the display using fiber-optic cables; HD
video is transmitted through sender and receiver units placed at the
source and the extend display; DDC control signals are sent through
separate CAT-5 cables or are preprogrammed at the factory with
pre-defined EDID settings.
+1-818-884-6294; www.gefen.com
COMPACT ROUTING SWITCHER
Leitch Panacea: Features comprehensive format support,
including HD, and can mix multiple signal formats in the same frame;
offers a wide array of routing matrices, from dual 4×4 to 8×8
up to 32×32 and 256×1; designed for space-constrained
operations demanding full local and remote control capabilities in a
routing solution.
+44 1344 446 000; www.leitch.com
MPEG TRANSPORT STREAM MONITOR
Tektronix MTM400: Detects signal degradation caused during
transmission and distribution; now features QAM Annex B and C
interfaces for the Japanese and U.S. cable markets in addition to the
existing QPSK and QAM Annex A interfaces for satellite and European
cable customers.
+44 1344 39 22 00; www.tek.com
MINI-DV PROGRESSIVE CAMCORDER
Panasonic AG-DVX100A: Incorporates Panasonic's CineSwitch
technology supporting 480i/60, cinema-style 480p/24fps and 480p/30fps
image capture; other features include enhanced 24p and 30p progessive
mode functions; improved color reproduction; a slow shutter function
for higher sensitivity and motion effects; and a new squeeze mode for
16:9 recording.
+44 118 902 9200; www.panasonic.com/broadcast
LOW-COST AUDIO TEST
Prism Sound dScope: Tests the audio performance of DVD
players and other devices compatible with Dolby Digital; designed to
offer the shortest test times with its unique implementation of
multi-tone testing; offers the measurement performance and feature set
needed for the most demanding R&D or quality-control
applications.
+44 1223 424 988; www.prismsound.com
INTERFACE
AJA Video Systems Io LD and Io LA: Support the highest
quality 10-bit uncompressed video available — on both the digital
and analog inputs and outputs; smaller and lower cost relatives of Io
interfaces are application-specific: Io LD is designed to work with SDI
signals, and Io LA is for analog components or signals.
+1-530-274-2048; www.aja.com
HD LCD MONITOR
ERG Ventures HDM-EV30D: Offers enhanced color and gamma
adjustment functions, framing markers and a memory preset function; has
a rugged, compact design and low-power consumption; features a wide and
stable site angle, panel brightness and a color adjustment function
that allows for near-exact color reproduction.
+81 3 3760 8161; www.erg-ventures.co.jp/e
LOW-COST CODEC
APT WorldNet Rio Lite: Compact version of the WorldNet Rio
codec; features front-panel LEDs to indicate status and can be
delivered in mono/sterio, simplex or duplex modes; additional features
include contact closure, alarm ports and optional AES/EBU audio
input/output.
+44 28 9037 1110; www.aptx.com
VIDEO TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Streambox ACT-L3: Is a real-time digital video solution;
includes the ACT-L3 codec, a video compression engine; features
adjustable video latency; video and audio signals automatically
reconnect after loss of video signal or network connection; automated
system restarts after loss of power and restarts the decoder from the
encoder; includes back-channel monitoring on PC or TV on T1/E1 and
IP-based systems; has a customized standby image; has an automated
30-second system uptime, after power outage or from system
reboot.
+1-206-956-0544; www.streambox.com
DVB-T MODULATOR
DMT M000D: Is fully compliant with applicable ETS standards;
the baseline version can be used in multi-frequency TV networks; to
operate in single-frequency TV networks, an SFN sync system is
optionally available; features near seamless switching between inputs,
a built-in test signal generator and analog baseband output.
+39 039 2 4321; www.dmtonline.com
TELEPHOTO LENS
Fujinon XA101x8.9BESM: Features 101x magnification and a wide
focal length less than 9mm; ideal for shooting widescreen 16:9 HD as
well as 4:3 SD images; includes Fujinon's built-in OS TECH optical
stabilization system.
+49 2154 924 0; www.fujinon.de
FLUID HEAD
Sachtler fluid head 75: Designed for cine, studio and EFP
operation; offers a payload range of 13kg to 75kg; all three versions
have 24-step counterbalance and boost switching, as well as 9-step
damping (both horizontal and vertical).
+49 89 321 58 200; www.sachtler.com
AUDIO NETWORK
Calrec Audio Hydra: Advanced networking and mic pre-amp
system enables I/O resources to be shared throughout the entire family
of Calrec digital consoles; built on gigabit Ethernet technology to
provide reliability with a high bandwidth; connections can be over
fiber or copper; the connection between the digital I/O rack and the
Gigabit interface unit allows up to 128 bi-directional channels.
+44 1422 842 159; www.calrec.com
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR VIDEO CARDS
Blackmagic Design v4.1 software: For all DeckLink model
uncompressed video cards; update includes video and key output support
to DeckLink Pro and a new Disk Speed Test utility; an internal keyer
allows live keying of video as it's passed from the DeckLink video
input to the DeckLink video output and does not require any external
equipment.
+61 3 9682 4770; www.decklink.com
SAN SOLUTION FOR E-CLIPS
Inscriber and Sanbolic: A storage area network for E-Clips
using Melio FS, Sanbolic's SAN file system, Adaptec's SANbloc storage
and Qlogic host bus adapters; Melio FS is a scalable file system that
allows workstations to be added to a SAN, with the ability to add extra
storage as needed; Melio FS' locking mechanism allows multiple E-Clips
systems to simultaneously access the same file on the shared,
centralized video storage.
+31 297 380930; www.inscriber.com
+1-617-926-2804; www.sanbolic.com
AUDIO METER
DK-Audio MSD600M++: Enhanced version of the MSD600M;
incorporates a faster processor and increased memory, preparing the
unit for future program packages; screen has a faster refresh rate,
providing an improved image quality; accepts modules with a sample rate
of up to 96kHz; the all-in-one unit is housed in a compact, rugged
metal casing.
+45 44 85 02 55; www.dk-audio.com
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