IBC2012 product preview

Show time means showtime for many products making European debuts. Here’s your chance for a headstart on what to look for.

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Signal detector
Trilogy Watchdog

Available in either 1RU or 2RU frame formats; can detect and/or switch up to 24 discreet pairs of reference signals from a set of main and reserve SPGs; frames may be fitted with single or dual power supplies; for further resilience, rear connector units have by-pass relays to ensure that an output is always retained in the event of board removal or total loss of power.
www.trilogycomms.com
Stand: 10.A29

Software update
Pilat Media IBMS:OnDemand

New automated metadata and media preparation workflow accelerates process of acquiring and preparing content and building subsequent offers; enables IBMS to automatically import metadata for large volumes of content, check and retrieve missing metadata from information suppliers, drive transcoders to prepare media for distribution, and create and place offers in the service navigation menu based on metadata values such as genre, resolution and cast.
www.pilatmedia.com
Stand: 2.B30

Wireless camera system
Cobham Solo H.264

Designed to ensure stable transmission of HD pictures and sound across a broad range of applications; custom UMVL modulation system is designed specifically for broadcast applications, combining high quality with an extremely low latency of 15ms; transmitter available in two configurations: as a camera back and as a standalone unit for convenient mounting on vehicles; receiver has eight RF inputs, allowing the custom construction of multiple receiver wide-area arrays.
www.cobham.com
Stand: 1.F41

Interactive media
Never.no Interactivity Suite

Flagship product is a toolkit for creating the technical backbone of interactive broadcasts and digital marketing campaigns; enables viewers to influence a broadcast in real time and interact with one another; broadcasters can aggregate user-generated content from social media such as Twitter and Facebook into programming.
www.never.no
Stand: 7.A06

Control/monitoring interface
Rascular Helm

Provides a single, integrated, user-defined PC-based control/monitoring surface for operators; integrates with Ross Video’s openGear platform standard, which is designed from the ground up as an open protocol; has the potential to control any and all technology that adheres to the openGear standard; also integrates with Snell’s RollCall protocol.
www.rascular.com
Stand: 8.B38A

Video and audio monitor
DK-Technologies PTO760M

One-, two- or four-channel HD/SD waveform monitor with up to four simultaneous waveform displays on a single screen; designed for camera control units; ideal for use in OB, studio and MCR settings; has user-definable Gamut error settings; features A/B overlay and 10 user soft keys; has both Ethernet and USB ports for data transfer; has three separate display outputs and two or four auto sensing inputs.
www.dk-technologies.com
Stand: 8.E60

Two-port 10GbE Thunderbolt adapter
Sonnet Technologies Echo Express SE 10GbE

The Echo Express SE 10GbE bundles Sonnet’s just-released Echo Express SE Thunderbolt expansion chassis for PCI Express (PCIe) cards and Presto’s 10GbE two-port 10GbE PCIe card together to provide a near-plug-and-play solution for adding 10GbE connectivity to any computer with a Thunderbolt port; this compact device enables users to connect directly to high-speed infrastructure and storage without stepping down in speed.
www.sonnettech.com
Stand: 7.602

Storage performance over Ethernet
Harmonic Omneon MediaGrid System Software Version 3.1

Designed to support the performance needs of high-end post-production workflows; equipped with this software, MediaGrid storage systems can support ingestion, editing, color correction, grading and manipulation of uncompressed media; this advance is designed to extend the success of previous MediaGrid versions in post-production workflows for use with high-bit-rate compressed formats such as ProRes 444 and
Avid DNxHD.
www.harmonicinc.com
Stand: 1.B20

Volume control
Genelec 9000A Stereo Volume Control

Volume control for all Genelec loudspeakers has input and output with 3.5mm stereo male and female connectors, providing connectivity with most computers and laptops, MP3 players and game stations; converter cable converting 2 x RCA to 3.5mm stereo (female) is needed for audio equipment with RCA outputs; connecting cable is Y-shaped; after 1m from the control knob, the single cable splits into two 1m cables — one for audio input and one for audio output.
www.genelec.com
Stand: 8.D61

BPM Web client
Tedial Ficus

Enables the implementation, monitoring and execution of production workflows in a full Web-based environment; delivers features such as proxy editing, followed by the automatic creation of a high-resolution version; facilitates tasks such as segmentation of media, as well as compliance editing.
www.tedial.com
Stand: 8.B41

Audio loudness software
Emotion Systems eFF Audio

Automatically analyzes and fixes loudness violations in file-based media; now also features MXF functionality and multiple language UI support; delivers extremely accurate measurements against predetermined parameters; generates a detailed file-
error report.
www.emotion-systems.com
Stand: 6.C28b

Front-end creation
Vimond Silverlight Framework

Front-end creation tool built on the APIs of the Vimond Media Platform; allows users to create advanced video players that enable side-by-side (or overlay) video and community interaction such as chat windows, video highlights of parallel sporting events or games, on-demand game playback with editor-managed event timelines and multi-video player experience.
www.vimond.com
Stand: 14.B10

Prompter display and on-air talent monitor
Autoscript EPIC

Enhanced Prompting Information Center is an all-in-one prompter display and on-air talent monitor; on-air talent screen is built into the prompter display and simply flips down to offer the perfect viewing angle; is designed to simplify studio equipment, enable easier location prompting and reduce power consumption, while retaining the features and functions of the company’s LED prompter series; system’s reduced weight reduces counter-balance weight needs.
www.autoscript.tv
Stands: 11.E55

Desktop remote system
TSL Touchmix Pilot

Consists of a new Desktop Remote panel with rack-mount host unit; provides one-touch access to any analog or digital audio source material in mono, stereo or surround; delivers the capability to mix together multiple sources; features the latest touchscreen technology; its intuitive user interface allows operators to tap the audio channel they wish to hear, mix together incoming sources, and even adjust individual level and balance.
www.tsl.co.uk
Stand: 10.B41

Closed-caption playout platform
Softel Swift TX

Flexible and cost-effective subtitle and closed-caption management and transmission platform reduces workflow complexity and increases reliability and productivity; features real-time transcoding and a range of automation interfaces; now available in ultra-high-density form factors, catering to the most demanding transmission environment.
www.softelgroup.com
Stand: 1.A27

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