NAB product highlights
Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM
More than 30 pages of must-see new products at NAB2009.
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Wireworks BG Cable Assemblies
Can be used in both microphone and line level applications; feature MusiLUX microphone cable or AES/EBU digital cable teamed with Neutrik's convertCON connector; available in four configurations: XLR male to convertCON, XLR female to convertCON, convertCON to convertCON and quarter-inch TRS to convertCON.
908-686-7400; www.wireworks.com
Booth: C4147
VIDEO CONNECTORS
Gepco V-CON
Provide bandwidth and electrical performance necessary for multichannel HD interconnects in a durable, all-weather design; available in three- to six-channel versions as well as 10-, 12- or 14-channel versions; can be used for both component video and high-density, uncompressed HD video applications.
847-795-9555; www.gepco.com
Booth: C7430
ROBOTIC AND MANUAL PEDESTAL
Vinten Radamec Fusion FP188
Recognizes new, compact L-shaped floor targets that offer more precise reference positioning across a wider range of floor finishes; features smoother on-shot transition sequencing and collision avoidance protection; 187lb payload supports an expanded camera/prompter package, including the talent-facing vanity monitor often attached to the head during HD production.
845-268-0100; www.vinten.com
Booth: C6029
SIGNAL SWITCHER
Whirlwind AB-8
Eight-channel, balanced bidirectional switcher auto-senses loss of input on its eight primary inputs; automatically switches to secondary inputs for backup in live tracking applications; can also be used manually to switch between inputs and outputs when multitracking in a studio; channels can be switched individually or globally; AB-8 units can be master/slaved for switching large numbers of channels.
585-663-8820; www.whirlwindusa.com
Booth: C6533
EXTENDER
Avocent LongView 1000P
Separates users up to 1000ft from computers; user PC experience unaffected over distance of 1000ft; extends audio and serial ports; single cable-to-user design simplifies installation and moves; with its dual transmitter, supports connectivity to a second user station.
866-277-1924; www.avocent.com
Booth: SL13616
FIELD RECORDER
Sony PDW-HR1
Part of the XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc system; the HD mobile unit is designed as an ENG/EFP complement for XDCAM HD422 optical camcorders, while also supporting legacy formats including MPEG IMX, DVCAM and 4:2:0 HD 24P content; features a built-in up/downconverter; provides multiformat (1080i/720P) recording flexibility, as well as HD/SD conversion and crossconversion during playback between 1080i and 720P.
201-930-7330
www.sony.com/professional
Booth: C11001
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