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Signal processing and distribution
Riedel Communications Mediornet Compact
Provides a network bandwidth of 50Gb/s — enough capacity for bidirectional transport of 12 HD-SDI signals, dozens of MADI streams or GigE signals, and hundreds of audio channels or intercom ports; provides connectivity for four analog audio I/Os with mic preamps and a dynamic range of 117dB; also features an interface for Riedel RockNet digital audio networks, two DisplayPort outputs, three GigE ports, and connections for serial data and GPIs.
www.riedel.net
Stand: 10.A31
Adapter
AJA Video Systems T-TAP
Bus-powered device takes advantage of Thunderbolt connectivity for high-quality 10-bit SD, HD and 2K output through SDI and HDMI connections; enables a simple, unobtrusive means of getting professional video and audio out of any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac system; is lightweight and smaller than a standard mobile phone.
www.aja.com
Stand: 7.F11
Cloud production environment
Avid Interplay Sphere
Real-time system enables broadcast news crews to acquire, access, edit and finish stories from any location; leverages a cloud-based architecture supporting a distributed environment that spans multiple locations and time zones; automatically manages the transcode, upload and check-in to any connected Avid Interplay system.
www.avid.com
Stand: 7.J20
Zoom lens
Thales Angenieux Optimo 19.5-94
PL-mount 19.5mm to 94mm T2.6 zoom lens has been designed for image coverage of up to 31.4mm diagonal for S35 film and large-format digital cameras; focus ring has a 329-degree focus rotation with more than 50 precise focus witness marks and minimal breathing; weighs 5.6kg.
www.angenieux.com
Stand: 11.F31
Transcoding software
Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2.0
Automated, high-volume, file-based media processing software; designed to combine superior output quality and format flexibility with intelligent, logic-driven workflow automation with rich metadata support; features dynamic, on-demand licensing and deployment; includes intuitive, visual workflow design tools.
www.digitalrapids.com
Stand: 7.F33, 14.351
Mobile uplink
LiveU LU70
Boosted by remotely-located antennas, LU70 backpack supports up to 14 cellular links simultaneously, offering extra-strong resiliency in built-up, crowded areas and on-the-move; includes features such as One-Touch-Live mode with automatic adjustment of video resolutions for fast and easy live transmission at the touch of a button and point-to-multipoint distribution, whereby a single device can broadcast live to multiple, varied destinations concurrently.
www.liveu.tv
Stand: 14.365
External multidisplay adapters
Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Mac Edition
Lets users add two DVI monitors to a Mac notebook, doubling desktop space to spread out projects, better organize a Final Cut Pro timeline and multitask effectively; simple to set up; connects to the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt video output of the notebook, working with the system’s existing GPU to deliver a solid platform for any content creation and multimedia application.
www.matrox.com
Stand: 7.B29
Rasterizer
Phabrix Rx500
Designed for environments such as central control booths, studio engineering panels and OB facilities; housed in a half-rack mount; accepts up to two input modules and offers four simultaneous channels; rack depth of 13cm; HDMI or SDI output.
www.phabrix.com
Stand: 8.E29
Online content creation
Chyron Axis World Graphics
Newly enhanced mapping system provides a more interactive experience for producers, as well as faster renders and many new features; order management tools offer new point allocation systems that enable more efficient management of graphics teams; custom order forms offer flexibility for handling many different asset types; additional new features include integrations with Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro video editing.
www.chyron.com
Stand: 7.D11
Multiviewer
Avitech International Rainier 3G
Allows users to monitor up to eight HD 3G/1.5G/SD-SDI/CVBS sources through a single unit; features a built-in 8 x 8 crosspoint to efficiently manage multiple inputs over two outputs; six Rainier 3G models can be cascaded together to display up to 48 HD/SD-SDI inputs.
www.avitechvideo.com
Stand: 10.F26
Audio monitor
Genelec 8260A
Three-way DSP system combines a coaxial driver (MDC) with waveguide technology (DCW), ensuring drivers to couple coherently over their full operating bandwidth, as well as creating coincident mid-frequency/high-frequency point source; features analog and digital input format, including handling AES/EBU (single/dual wire); handles input sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHz.
www.genelec.com
Stand: 8.D61
Camera back transmitters
Broadcast Microwave Services
Small clip-on HD transmitters; feature low power consumption, low HD signal delay and 5.8GHz license-free operation; upgradable to H.264; optional camera control link permits full use of camera manufacturers’ camera control unit; support PAL and NTSC, as well as specialized film rates.
www.bms-inc.com
Stand: 1.A10
Gateway
Screen Service Broadcasting Technologies XB-T2 Gateway
DVB-T2-Mi encapsulator for DVB-T2 networks; SFN synchronizer over ASI and IP; enables network to reach SFN performance and a higher level of robustness; generates a “T2-MI” stream, a sequence of T2-Mi packets, which is fed to one or more DVB-T2 modulators in a SFN/ MFN network.
www.screen.it
Stand: 8.C41
Tracking pan and tilt head
Shotoku Broadcast Systems SX300VR
Designed as the perfect companion for the TP200VR pedestal; features the company’s reliable and accurate VR tracking technology; designed to offer a continuously adjustable perfect-counterbalance system; VISCAM ultimate fluid drag system ensures smooth, adjustable pan-and-tilt drag with enhanced torque.
www.shotoku.co.uk
Stand: 11.F40
Video server
Ross Video BlackStorm
Production-oriented playout server is designed to playback clips and graphics in a live environment; has a unique production playlist, with clip transitions and end of clips actions; file-based workflows are made easy with native Quicktime file wrapper (.mov) and DV series codec support; Final Cut Pro, the Adobe CS6 and Avid Media Composer are able to directly produce content playable in the system; is software-based; uses standard off-the-shelf hardware.
www.rossvideo.com
Stand: 9.C10
Network monitoring and control system
Harris Magellan Network Management System
Offers one consolidated user interface for the monitoring and control of multiple channels or facilities, as well as the flexibility to interface with Harris equipment and any third-party device; open architecture simplifies systems integration and customization; provides monitoring and control for all broadcast operations such as video headends, production workflows and master control centers.
www.broadcast.harris.com
Stand: 7.G20
Transmitters
Thomson Broadcast Futhura GreenPower
Transmitters are now equipped with an increased operating range from 1.6kW to 11.6kW – UHF wideband; cooling system has been redesigned to provide further energy savings and ability to adapt to any environmental conditions, offering a 50-percent improvement in efficiency over current standard transmitters on the market; feature new exciter platform with support for all major standards and DVB-T/DVB-T2 dualcast capability.
www.thomson-broadcast.com
Stand: 14.B20
Subtitle and caption preparation
Screen Subtitling Systems WinCAPS Qu4ntum
A new user interface enables caption and subtitle timing to be assessed easily against the media timeline; features text-to-speech alignment in multiple languages, extraction of dialogue payload from scripts, and integration with speech recognition so that dialogue can be respoken directly into the file to save time typing.
www.screensystems.tv
Stand: 1.C49
