NAB 2008 Pick Hits
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
VxV-4HD
Image Video
416-750-8872
www.imagevideo.com
HD quad-split video processor features four auto-sensing SD/HD-SDI inputs; supports selectable 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios; is powered by Gennum VXP video processors; optional DVI cascade input allows up to four united to form a 16-input display system.
ANR-B
iZotope
617-577-7799
www.izotope.com/broadcast
Adaptive real-time noise reduction unit identifies and suppresses broadband environmental noise, phone line artifacts and similar artifacts in audio content; detects noise in real time and automatically adapts to changing noise over time, significantly improving the sound quality of live audio in situations like location production and live call-in shows; residual noise switch lets users quickly preview the noise being removed.
UPMAX:neo
Linear Acoustic
717-735-3611
www.linearacoustic.com
Two-channel to 5.1-channel surround upmixer creates an infinitely adjustable multichannel signal that is completely downmix-compatible; based on the upMAX 2251, the UPMAX:neo shrinks the footprint to a compact, roadworthy 1RU chassis; metadata input is standard, along with GPI inputs to control upmixing; additional upmixing choices are added to the original upMAX algorithm for increased flexibility in post-production applications; options include an eight-channel monitoring-grade balanced analog output with remote volume, mute and return to reference inputs.
MassChannel DIY
Masstech
905-886-1833
+61 2 9456 0026
www.masstech.com
File-based broadcast transmission appliance supports both SD and HD; designed to be a cost-effective way to deploy additional channels and manage multicast programming; gathers and stores file-based content and decodes it to SD and/or HD; playout via HD-SDI and SD-SDI is supported; playlists can be assembled using mixed HD and SD material; all content is automatically up/downconverted and can be used to simulcast both an SD and HD channel; provides advanced graphics features with internal key and support of popular external branding devices.
MXO2
Matrox
514-822-6364
+44 1895 827300
www.matrox.com
Portable I/O package for the Mac provides broadcast-quality up/down/crossconversion; designed to streamline editing workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio and Adobe Production Premium on MacBook Pros and Mac Pros; enables users to benefit from file-based workflows with native support for XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX and P2; users are not limited to using a single code; is lightweight, fits in a laptop bag and runs for hours on a field battery; features HDMI input, output and monitoring with calibration controls including blue only.
DT12 cable tester
Nemal Electronics
305-899-0900
www.nemal.com
Automatic cable tester provides fast and comprehensive testing for all DT12 to DT12 or DT12 to XLR cable assemblies and break-out boxes; features male and female inputs for both DT12 and XLR connectors in order to provide immediate and simultaneous verification and identification of each pair; detects shorts and opens, including shorts to the XLR shell; features an easy-to-read LED display.
HVE9100/HVD9100
NTT Electronics
+81 45 453 3685
www.nel-world.com
HVE9100 AVC/H.264 encoder and HVD9100 decoder support both HD (1080p, 1080i and 720p HD) and SD (480i and 576i) as well as a maximum of two audio audio systems, for a total of eight-channel encoding and decoding; also support the MPEG-2 format; features low latency, Dolby Digital (AC-3) pass through, user-friendly front-panel operation, ancillary data transmission support, built-in SNMP functionality and a Web-based GUI; is RoHS-compliant.
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