New Products
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The latest products to hit the marketplace.
CRUCIS
ERI
VHF panel antenna can be configured for LPTV, Class A and TV translator applications as well as Band III digital services such as DMB, DAB and DVB; constructed of brass and copper with stainless steel reflectors and brackets; available in an array of configurations for omnidirectional and directional applications.
812-925-6000; www.eriinc.com
Ditty Bag
Petrol
Lightweight carrier comes equipped with internal removable divider and tool pouch; features multiple loops and pockets of different sizes, cold-molded laminate bottom, auxiliary strap with hook, padded neoprene shoulder strap, removable handle, nylon rain cover and external pocket; constructed of heavy-duty black and blue Cordura.
845-268-0100; www.petrolbags.com
FSB 8
Sachtler
75mm fluid head supports a 20lb max payload; designed for lightweight DVCAM and HDV camcorders; features a 10-step counterbalance and five grades of horizontal and vertical drag; provides high precision and fast counterbalance; reduces minimum payload for a head; compatible with SOOM tripod system and FSB CELL power supply.
845-268-0100; www.sachtler.us
DELTA-stat
DELTACAST
Real-time, on-air 3D graphics system consists of a DELTACAST board and a custom GUI to automate the appearance of timers, stats and animations during live sports coverage; manages all graphics to overlay during the game; provides internal or external keying; operable in HD or SD; integrates user-provided graphics chart for customized system.
702-275-6353; www.deltacast.tv
EXII 0.45X Super Fisheye
16×9
New design allows lens to fit a wider variety of cameras without vignetting; mounting options include threaded 62mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm as well as multiple bayonet mounts; adds a full .45X magnification; features 23mm length and 115mm front diameter.
866-800-1699; www.16x9inc.com
FxFactory v2.0.6
Noise Industries
Updated post-production software works with After Effects CS3/4, Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Express application; features thumbnail previews, block dissolve to reveal variable-sized blocks in the destination image, banding-free gradient generator, working color space with select plug-ins and added support for hardware-accelerated anti-aliasing in plug-ins running inside Final Cut Pro, Motion and Express; allows plug-ins to perform high-precision rendering on systems with low available video memory.
415-401-7382
www.noiseindustries.com
OpenMedia v3.6
Annova Systems
Updated newsroom system adds story bin feature to enable users to systematically link together all scripts, assets and resources relative to a specific story; system then trails these assets across the workflow to ensure consistent tracking of allocated resources and produced outputs; can automatically forward information to a third-party enterprise resource planning or data warehouse system; facilitates real-time reporting of engaged costs and budget allocations.
+49 89 158 155 0; www.annova.tv
Mediator 4
Pharos
Updated broadcast workflow management platform features compliance workflow, Web browser-based user interface, advanced search tools, management metrics, reports and dashboards; manages the preparation and transcoding of content for multiformat VOD, mobile and podcasting services alongside traditional playout.
+44 118 950 2323; www.pharos.tv
7th Heaven
Polecam
HD/SD camera jib arm spans up to 26ft from its pivot; retains quick setup and dismantling capabilities as well as internal cable ducts to allow wiring to be routed inside the rig; compatible with all standard Polecam accessories, including heads, HD/SD cameras, CCUs and recorders; existing five-section Polecams can be retrofitted with new high-rigidity 26ft boom plus two new counterweights and a replacement strain relief strap.
323-633-7033; www.polecamusa.com
Cougar 3GEN
QuStream
Video router offered in 32 × 32 or 16 × 16 configurations; supports all SMPTE standard data rates from 143Mb/s to 3Gb/s with auto-equalization on all inputs, as well as a 10/100 Ethernet control; features auto-rate sensing, reclocking and front-loaded, hot-swappable active circuit elements; provides two independent reference inputs, each capable of accepting analog black burst in NTSC or PAL formats as well as HD trilevel sync; can be equipped with single or dual internal power supplies and internal single or dual system controllers as options.
800-328-1008; www.qustream.com
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