ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 15, 2008 - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the industry leading XX series XLR cable connector, showcases its EtherCon series for CAT6 cables at Winter NAMM 2008 (Hall A, Booth #6320).
The EtherCon CAT6 series offers a rugged patch cable solution, which includes a metal housing for RJ45 cable connectors that protect them against mechanical load. It is equipped with Neutrik‘s chuck-type strain relief with a separate push-pull locking mechanism to avoid accidental unplugging. The cable solution is available in custom lengths and the receptacle will accept a standard RJ45 cable end in addition to the EtherCon CAT6 patch cable. more
Crystal Vision will be launching a range of interface, keying and control products on Stand Z-41 at CABSAT 2008.
Visitors to the Crystal Vision stand at CABSAT 2008 will have the opportunity to view a live chroma key set featuring the company‘s latest High Definition and Standard Definition chroma keyers. - Safire HD 2 and Safire SD 2. An enhanced version of the original Safire HD providing keying of an outstanding quality at an affordable price, Safire HD 2 now includes processing to allow tolerance to difficult colours in the Foreground. Able to work with transparent and reflective objects, Safire HD 2 has all the essential features required including fine adjustments for optimised edges, sophisticated shadow processing, key shrink, masks, linear keying, mix and wipes and also works with Standard Definition sources, making it ideal for any live chroma keying application and multi-standard environments. Safire SD 2 is Crystal Vision‘s new Standard Definition chroma keyer, which provides an easy upgrade path to HD. more
Macworld Expo (SAN FRANCISCO) — Jan. 14, 2008 – Sonnet Technologies, a leader in providing local storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries, today launched the Fusion™ F2 portable RAID storage system, which provides speed, reliability, ruggedness, and convenience for on-location video capture or remote use when grid power is unavailable. Fusion F2 features 640GB of storage using two 2.5-inch drives mounted side by side in a rugged enclosure, ensuring fast and secure storage in a low-profile, compact design measuring just 5.9 by 6.2 by 0.72 inches. The diminutive Fusion F2 delivers remarkable performance with data transfer rates up to twice as fast as a pair of FireWire® 800 drives. more
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 15, 2008 - Laurence Joseph Thorpe, the national marketing executive of Canon U.S.A., Inc.‘s Broadcast and Communications division, was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the Sports Video Group‘s League Technology Summit on December 11, in New York City. One of the broadcast technology industry‘s most accomplished executives, Thorpe joined Canon U.S.A.‘s Broadcast and Communications division in 2004. more
Carlisle, PA, January 15, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, has set a new standard for customer service within the broadcast industry with the launch of its new ExtremeCare™ 24/7 support program. more
Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, is getting high marks at The Art Institute of Seattle. Students and faculty members in the school‘s audio recording and production program have improved their monitoring and cue systems by adding Aviom’s Pro16 Series™ monitor mixing system including the signature A-16II Personal Mixer to their equipment arsenal. Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™ will be showcased at the NAMM show, January 17th to 20th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Arena, Booth #7123).
LANCASTER, Pa. — Jan. 14, 2008 — Linear Acoustic, a manufacturer of customer-centric multichannel sound solutions for digital broadcast, today announced the appointment of Steven Glynn to the role of production manager. Glynn will be responsible for overseeing the company‘s manufacturing assurance program and the efficient manufacture and delivery of products in accordance with customer designs and expectations. more
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. — Jan. 10, 2008 — Zaxcom, a pioneering provider of professional audio equipment for the television and film industries, today announced that its TRX990 wireless microphone transceiver is now shipping and available to audio professionals in the broadcasting, film, and special event industries. The TRX990 is engineered primarily for use in boom pole, sports parabola, and ENG camera-to-bag applications and combines the functions of a wireless transmitter, 48-V phantom power supply, IFB receiver, and walkie talkie in one compact unit. more
Redundancy, Speed, Capacity, and Appealing Price Point Make Fusion System a Smart Solution for Mac®-Based Design and Post-Production Company
IRVINE, Calif. — Jan. 10, 2008 — Sonnet Technologies‘ Fusion™ D800RAID desktop SATA storage system has been adopted by design and post-production house Mad Media to ensure secure, convenient, and cost-effective data storage. Mad Media creates branded content based largely on client-sponsored action and motor sports athletes, such as Subaru Rally Team USA® driver Travis Pastrana and Red Bull®-sponsored, SCORE International® athlete Andy McMillin. The Fusion D800RAID system provides Mad Media with reliable storage of its unique high definition (HD) video not only for use in Web content, but also for national television ad campaigns, feature-length film projects, and new mobile technology platforms like the Apple® iPhone™. more
Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) is among the winners of the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards for Science, Engineering & Technology for Television, organized during CES by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)..
Marking the 20th Emmy Award that Thomson has received, the 59th Technology Emmy Awards will be presented tonight at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Thomson‘s technology, including its Granite MPEG Monitoring equipment, has been awarded an Emmy Award in the category of “Monitoring for Compliance Standards for ATSC & DVB Transport Streams.” This year‘s Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards were among the most competitive ever, with a 75 percent increase in the number of entries. more
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