Archive for April, 2011

CHULA VISTA, California, April 29, 2011 — Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group today announced that its iPJ-AW250N Ultimate Interactive Projector is now shipping. The projector delivers all the functionality of an interactive whiteboard without the board.

Utilizing infrared communication, the iPJ-AW250N turns a flat surface into an interactive whiteboard, without the expense or installation limitations of additional hardware. The iPJ-AW250N also utilizes ultrasonic communication, which helps to overcome interference issues associated with devices that communicate via infrared.

Ideal for education and corporate environments, the iPJ-AW250N features an ultra-short-throw lens that allows it to be mounted close to a wall or projection surface. This prevents obstructed images and shadows, with no light shining in the presenter’s eyes. The projector can also be easily placed on a tabletop if it needs to be moved from room to room.

Using Hitachi’s pen-size Interactive Control, users have more

Nevion solutions bring live HD video from Argentine racetrack

Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo relies on Flashlink to transport video for the Gran Premio de la República

Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 29, 2011 – Nevion, a leading video transport solutions provider for broadcasters, service providers and government entities worldwide, has announced that its Flashlink fiber optic transport solutions will be used by the horse racing venue, Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, for its most prominent race, the Gran Premio de la República, which takes place on Sunday May 1. Nevion’s Flashlink solutions will transport live HD video over fiber from the racetrack to TV stations, bookmakers and large screens throughout the venue.

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BERGEN, Norway — April 27, 2011 — Danish national broadcaster DR is using the Mosart automation system to drive DR Update, an all-day television news channel distributed via satellite, terrestrial, and internet streaming. DR is the first broadcaster to use Mosart automation integrated with Snell’s Morpheus platform. more

Today, the 29th April 2011, the UK will come to a standstill when HRH Prince William and Miss Kate Middleton marry at Westminster Abbey in London, England.  
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Thanks to its UK partner, Omnistream,  Net Insight will be providing connectivity for live pictures of the event from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to ensure this mission critical traffic is delivered with the best quality and best utilisation of broadcast infrastructure.<777>

Net Insight was selected due to its complete package of services including its wide range of broadcast interfaces coupled with its flexible IP connectivity and management solutions. <777>



The services are delivered by SNG Broadcast Services Ltd.

Apantac LLC, designer and developer of high quality, cost effective multiviewers and signal processing equipment announced that Euromedia, one of Europe’s leading outside broadcast contractors has equipped it’s OB Van 740 with TAHOMA-LE high definition Multiviewers and MT HOOD DVI Receivers.

Ten high definition TAHOMA-LE Multiviewers are used with slim high resolution LCD displays to replace CRT monitor stacks and are being used to visually monitor HD video and audio signals throughout the vans’ four operational areas. more

American Cinema Editors and Manhattan Edit Workshop bring editors, filmmakers and moviegoers alike the biggest blockbuster event of the summer; the only thing small about this year’s EditFest NY is the price tag

New York, New York – April 28, 2011 – The American Cinema Editor’s (ACE) EditFest NY, the east coast version of ACE’s popular EditFest series originally launched in 2008 as ACE EditFest LA, is gearing up for its return to New York City as the blockbuster editing event of the summer (http://bit.ly/hzOD7i). Set to kick off on Friday, June 10 at the Director’s Guild of America Theater in New York City, ACE EditFest NY, co-produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), presents the editing and filmmaking community with two action-packed days of discussion, discovery and behind-the-scenes excitement, straight from the cutting room floor, with the more

Stockholm, Sweden – April 2011… With nine vocalists on stage performing directly in front of the orchestra, no visible microphones allowed on the performers, a mixture of classical music, opera, and selections from musicals, and the need for both live sound reinforcement and recording, Sweden’s annual Epiphany concert turned to the experienced Lars Wern to serve as their head of live sound.

The Swedish Television Company SVT and Swedish radio broadcaster SR organized the Epiphany concert—or “Trettondagskonsert” in Swedish—in Stockholm’s Berwaldhallen concert hall, home of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Anu Tali of Estonia served as conductor. more

Sisme S.p.A and Video Progetti Srl to Offer Full Range of HME - and Clear-Com-Branded Pro Audio Intercom Systems

OSIMO SCALO AND ROME/MILAN, ITALY, APRIL 27, 2011 ─ Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, today announced expanding product access to Clear-Com’s Italian distributors, Video Progetti Srl and former HME Pro-Audio Division’s distributor, Sisme S.p.A.

Prior to the HME Pro-Audio Division merger with Clear-Com, Video Progetti Srl exclusively sold Clear-Com products to the broadcast market and Sisme S.p.A solely distributed HME gear to the live sound industry. Today, both companies are Clear-Com designated distributors with the ability to offer the full range of Clear-Com and HME branded intercom solutions to their customers in their respective markets throughout Italy. more

— GC Pro marks 10th anniversary and looks forward with several new locations, positions and markets serviced —

Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, is following up a banner 2010 with several expansion initiatives throughout 2011 and beyond. GC Pro now has over 70 staff members located in 42 cities nationwide, three full-time regional business development sales managers and a strong support staff based in GC Pro’s Westlake Village, California headquarters, directing the growing sales force. Acknowledging its 10th anniversary and setting the stage for the next phase of growth, GC Pro has opened new locations nationwide, appointed new key personnel and continues its expansion into additional market sectors.

First, several Guitar Center stores have added GC Pro locations this year, including San Jose, California; Tempe, Arizona; Clackamas, Oregon; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Plano, Texas; more

NAB 2011, Las Vegas, USA - April 11, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced UltraStudio SDI, the world’s smallest and most affordable SDI capture and playback solution with HDMI monitoring for USB 3.0 computers for only $395.

UltraStudio SDI will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2011 booth at #SL220.

UltraStudio SDI is a small compact design that fits right into your hand! With an attractive all machined aluminum design, UltraStudio SDI looks great on a desk or on location shoots. UltraStudio SDI includes SDI capture and playback, as well as a built in HDMI 1.4 output for low cost local monitoring using a low cost television as a broadcast monitor. It also includes genlock and RS-422 deck control. UltraStudio SDI powers from the USB 3.0 connection so it is an extremely easy to install and very portable solution.

For an advanced future proof design, UltraStudio more