NAB product highlights
Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM
More than 30 pages of must-see new products at NAB2009.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Scopus Video Networks Eldorado NMS
Manages services and devices across networks, scaling from small headends to large and distributed networks; features IP and ASI routing solutions, a variety of redundancy schemes, drag-and-drop operations for topology and views, and easy integration of third-party devices.
609-987-8090; www.scopus.net
Booth: SU10917
3G/HD/SD DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
Crystal Vision 3GDA105C
A 3GHz reclocking distribution amplifier that can distribute 3G HD, HD or SDI; provides five reclocked outputs and has auto detection of input, recognizing whether the standard is HD or SD and switching the output slew rate automatically; with 3G HD cable equalization of up to 80m using Belden 1694A, it can handle all data rates up to 3GHz and easily meets the -10dB input return loss that must be achieved for 3GHz, along with the -15dB input return loss required for 1.5GHz.
+44 1223 497049
www.crystalvision.tv
Booth: SU3102
MODULAR RECEIVER/DECODER
Sencore Atlas MRD 3187B
Combines dual-channel processing with MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, SD and HD video decoding; adapts to virtually any contribution, distribution or backhaul environment while allowing upgrade paths to future technologies; features DVB-CI and SCTE35/104 messaging support.
605-339-0100; www.sencore.com
Booth: SU4412, C8546E, N2530
AVC SD/HD ENCODER
Fujitsu IP-9500
Supports HD satellite newsgathering applications that require high picture quality at SD bit rates with low delay; features advanced H.264 compression technology; produces high-quality bit rates of 4Mb/s to 27Mb/s; other features include 300ms low latency, low bit rates, DVB-ASI or IP transports for network flexibility, and full compatibility with industry-standard decoders.
800-626-4686; http://us.fujitsu.com
Booth: SU10921
HD PRODUCTION CLIENT
Thomson Grass Valley K2 Summit
Supports SD/HD live event news production and live-to-tape/disk applications; supports four bidirectional channels of DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO 25; features responsive performance, a small form factor, instant playback of recorded material and built-in transition effects that only take one playback channel.
530-478-3000
www.thomsongrassvalley.com
Booth: SL106
UPS
Staco Energy UniStar P series
A single-phase online UPS; available in 6-, 8- and 10-kVA models to protect from outages and irregularities in incoming line voltages from 160VA to 280VA at 45Hz to 65 Hz; up to four modules can be installed in parallel for redundancy or additional capacity; features a near unity input power factor and AC to AC efficiency greater than 90 percent that meets industry standards for energy savings and less than 5 percent reflected harmonics.
866-261-1191
www.stacoenergy.com
Booth: N2814
ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM
Cisco Eos
A hosted software platform that enables media and entertainment companies to deliver community-driven Web sites, creating more personalized experiences around their content and brands while increasing overall end-user engagement and retention; unlocks unrealized value in media company Web sites by integrating social networking, content targeting, asset management, and site administration features into a robust backend system.
800-553-6387
www.cisco.com
Booth: S214LMR, S213LMR
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