NAB product highlights
Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM
More than 30 pages of must-see new products at NAB2009.
PRODUCTION SWITCHER
Barco FSN series
Seamlessly integrates SD, HD and 3Gb/s video along with computer graphics formats; introduced with the FSN-150, a 1.5M/E control console, and the FSN-1400, a 14-slot video processing chassis; base configuration includes one eight-channel native input card and one two-channel universal input card that are capable of accepting any video or computer format; base system also includes the M/E output card that provides program, preset, clean-feed and six native aux outputs; in addition to the cards included in the base model, users can currently add up to five additional input cards for a maximum of 38 inputs.
678-475-8000; www.barco.com
Booth: SL5008
AMPHENOL HERMAPHRODITIC CONNECTORS
Gepco TAC-4/TAC-12
Four- and 12-channel assemblies are designed to withstand harsh environments; feature precision machine-polished contacts that offer UPC quality to achieve -55dB return loss specificiations.
847-795-9555; www.gepco.com
Booth: C7430
ANTENNA
Broadcast Microwave Services (BMS) DiversaTracker
Directional/diversity receive antenna with built-in controller; when combined with the DR6000 receiver, creates a system that combines the benefits of six-way diversity reception with the extended range that a dedicated tracking antenna affords.
800-669-9667; www.bms-inc.com
Booth: C2318
SWITCHER
Gefen 4×1 3G SDI switcher
Allows four 3G SDI sources to be switched to one 3G SDI destination; offers access to any source by front-panel selector, IR remote or RS-232 connection; 1080p full-HD resolutions can be switched for each source, delivering 3G SDI video with no delays.
818-772-9100; www.gefen.com
Booth: SL4205
CROSSPOINT ROUTING SWITCH
Crystal Vision SW803 3G
An eight by three crosspoint routing switch that works with 3G HD, HD and SDI and is ideal as a small or secondary matrix for multistandard environments; fits in standard frames, with up to six routing switches in 2RU; the double-decker 100mm by 266mm module saves valuable rack space; can send the eight inputs to any of the three outputs; timing information is provided by either black and burst or trilevel sync references, allowing the unit to switch in the vertical blanking interval to avoid picture disturbance.
+44 1223 497049
www.crystalvision.tv
Booth: SU3102
FRAME SYNCHRONIZER AND CONVERTER
AJA Video FS1
Universal SD/HD A/V frame synchronizer and converter; can simultaneously work with both HD and SD video — all in full 10-bit broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio; supports virtually any input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD; can up- or downconvert between SD and HD and provide simultaneous HD and SD outputs; crossconversions between HD formats are also supported, with simultaneous output of both formats.
530-274-2048; www.aja.com
Booth: SL2513
VIDEO ENCODER
HaiVision MAKO-HD
Delivers 70ms of latency from end to end; supports HD up to 1080p and computer output encoding to H.264 at up to 1280 × 768 resolution and 60fps; features WXGA encoding, multistream output, HiLo streaming, Adobe Flash compatibility and traffic shaping.
514-334-5445; www.haivision.com
Booth: SL4126
INVERSE MULTIPLEXER
ARG Brickhouse I-MUX
Has full IP connectivity as well as SNMP; grooms multiple E1 2Mb/s or T1 1.55Mb/s circuits to match the required bandwidth for DVB-ASI MPEG transmission with IP or for IP alone.
+44 1285 658 501; www.arg.co.uk
Booth: SU6307
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