Telecorps, Wexler Video, and Coffey Sound Meet Carolinas‘ Demand for High-End Equipment Rental for Film and Television Production and Post
BURBANK, Calif. — July 31, 2007 – Telecorps Communications, along with its subsidiaries Wexler Video and Coffey Sound, today announced the opening of new offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. The two offices will provide rental of premium video equipment to the states’ booming film and television production industries. Telecorps, Wexler Video, and Coffey Sound will be represented in North Carolina by Jim Holladay and in South Carolina by Gary Ballard, both of whom have provided video sales and systems integration services to the region for nearly 35 years. more
Carlisle, PA, July 31, 2007 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, announces that the company is now shipping its RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitter. The unit offers complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-delay, HD encoding technology. more
PLANO, Texas — July 31, 2007 – ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), a leading global provider of high-quality audio and video encoding communication products, today announced the availability of a Web services software development kit (SDK) for its Niagara® Stream Control Extension (SCX) 5-series streaming media management software. The new SDK will allow third-party vendors, content providers, and content delivery systems developers to build integrated streaming media offerings between their own products or services and ViewCast’s Niagara SCX®based Niagara media encoders. more
Riedel Communications, pioneer of advanced intercom and radio technology, introduces an enhanced version of its Connect IP at IBC2007. Designed for mission-critical applications like the broadcast industry, Connect IP is a specialized audio-over-IP interface that enables users to connect their intercom system to IP-based networks.
Engineered to transport high-quality audio over digital IP-based networks, Riedel‘s Connect IP is ideal for matrix-to-matrix connections (trunking), matrix-to-control panel connections (remote panel) and distribution of audio lines. Featuring multiple failsafe options, Connect IP provides maximum durability by ensuring audio availability under the most extreme circumstances. Now, with Connect IP‘s new optimized configuration software, the device can be configured to meet individual bandwidth needs, offering users greater flexibility through an unmatched combination of audio quality and low network traffic.
Small Tree Communications, a leading provider of state-of-the-art networking solutions, recently came to the aide of a small business owner. Lightning may have been responsible for temporarily slowing down productivity for a small Montana ad agency, but lightning struck again when the firm‘s owner called Small Tree Communications for assistance.
A power surge from a major storm recently took out the Ethernet component of Cooper Creative Advertising (and design) owner Barbara Scheppele‘s Mac G5. Scheppele says, “I thought replacing it would be simple…just add a new card and go. I was wrong. I spent three days looking for help and was convinced that I would have to buy a new G5. However, I finally found what I needed when I visited Small Tree‘s website. I called and spoke directly with someone in tech support, who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Small Tree had the ideal solution, the PXG1. It was PERFECT.”
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — July 30, 2007 – Telairity today announced that DVC DigitalVideo Computing GmbH, a leading European supplier for the digital video, presentation, and HDTV markets, is adding Telairity’s HD and SD real-time encoding platforms, based on advanced H.264/AVC (MPEG-4) compression technology, to its product lineup in a reseller agreement. more
Montreal, Canada - July 27, 2007 - Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that software release 3.0 for the Matrox RT.X2™ realtime editing platform is now available. The Matrox RT.X2 3.0 release provides support for Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Production Premium and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3 software as well as support for additional HD and SD cameras and editing resolutions including the Panasonic P2 MXF 720p format.
“The RT.X2 3.0 release brings extensive new camera support, giving users many more workflow options including realtime native editing of the popular Panasonic P2 MXF 720p format,” said Wayne Andrews, Matrox RT.X2 product manager. “Combined with all the exciting new features of Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium, Matrox RT.X2 users now have all the tools they need to ¬produce top-quality SD and HD productions - creatively, efficiently, and faster than ever - then easily deliver to tape, DVD, Blu-ray disc, the web, and mobile devices.”
~ Compatible with All Neutrik D-Sized Chassis Connectors and Receptacles ~
LAKEWOOD, NJ, JULY 30, 2007 - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces its SCDX Hinged Cover, which is compatible with all of the company‘s D-Sized chassis connectors and receptacles. This hinged cover protects D-size chassis connectors from water, dust and dirt in the unmated condition.
July 30, 2007, Microwave Radio Communications today announced its US parent company, Vislink Holdings Inc has acquired Focus Communications, Inc, trading as Western Technical Services (WTS).
WTS, based in Orange County, California, specializes in the design and installation of video and data microwave communications, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE), cellular and PCS, satellite, video surveillance, fiber optics and site control systems. WTS has been a Value Added Reseller (VAR) representing Microwave Radio Communications since its formation in 1990. WTS currently employs circa 20 people. The founders and management team are all remaining to expand the business substantially following the acquisition.
Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, is announcing that SF Marketing Inc. is the company‘s new distributor in Canada.
“Sol Fleising and his team have an outstanding reputation throughout Canada and we‘re very happy to add them to our family of talented distribution partners,” said Joel Brazy, Aviom‘s Director of International Sales. “As our product line continues to grow and we expand into new markets, SF Marketing‘s organization, expertise and experience in the Canadian marketplace will be a great asset to Aviom in this important territory.”
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