NEW 9257 MADI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR OPENGEAR® FORMAT
ACKNOWLEDGED FOR INNOVATION AT IBC 2011
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — Cobalt Digital (www. CobaltDigital.com) has been recognized for innovation again. The manufacturer of 3G/HD/SD-SDI conversion gear received another STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) – its eighth - from the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine at the 2011 IBC convention, this time for its 9257 1×9 MADI (AES10-2003) Audio Distribution Amplifier, developed for the openGear® platform.
The STAR Award is designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. TV Technology Europe’s editor reviewed a variety of products, examined the technical applications and their overall contribution to the industry, and then chose 25 winners.
“STAR awards are given to interesting new products that help a user save money or accomplish a task more
Basingstoke, England – Hi Tech Systems, designer and manufacturer of VTR and video server remote control panels, is demonstrating its newly launched and award-winning AVITA live production control system at IBC 2011. AVITA is a unique hybrid control system designed to easily and quickly capture, edit and play out media from multiple sources. The system uses the very latest touch screen technology and modular hardware panels to allow multiple users access to multiple server ports over a network.
Tom Favell, Hi Tech’s managing director, said “AVITA takes Hi Tech’s control expertise right to the heart of production workflow, providing financial and operational benefits to our customers. Clips can be created and recorded instantly just by pressing the ‘record’ button, thereby saving vital seconds from the incoming source; an efficient alternative to traditional controllers.”
Urbana, IL – Cobalt Digital (www.CobaltDigital.com) has released details of its IBC 2011 line-up. The manufacturer of award-winning 3G/HD/SD conversion gear will conduct technology demonstrations of loudness processing over IP, debut its 9257 1×9 MADI card-based audio distribution amplifier, and introduce +LM virtual and remote loudness metering options.
The Company also plans to introduce the European market to solutions and enhancements to their Fusion3G® and COMPASS® series of multi-functional, multi-featured cards. The ranges offer solutions to all of today’s signal processing challenges, including loudness processing, audio loudness metering, Dolby® encode and decode (and Dolby® Digital Plus), colour correction, fiber transmit and receive, and up/down/cross conversion. Fusion3G and COMPASS support openGear®, an architecture platform that handles 3G/HD/SD video and audio processing cards from multiple manufacturers in the same frame.
Urbana, IL– Cobalt Digital (www.CobaltDigital.com), manufacturer of award-winning 3G/HD/SD conversion gear, has announced the launch of its 9257 1×9 MADI audio distribution amplifier. The new card-based solution provides a quick and easy way to transport audio between vehicles without the need for fiber. Up to 20 input channels of the scalable DA, developed for the openGear® open-architecture platform, can be installed in one frame, making it ideal for the limited space available in mobile production trucks.
“The 9257 is another example of Cobalt’s quick response to customer’s requests,” said Chris Shaw, senior vp of sales and marketing. “Our customers wanted more versatility, specifically the ability to receive MADI signals from another truck without fiber and without degradation. This card allows multiple signal copies to be reclocked, thereby preserving signal integrity and enabling a longer cable run.”
Antenna Manufacturer Strengthens Sales Team as Domestic Presence Grows
Sacramento, CA (May 18, 2011) – Wilbur Brann, a seasoned professional and pioneer in the DTV arena, has joined Jampro Antennas, Inc.’s sales staff as an account executive responsible for supporting the Eastern US market. Alex Perchevitch, Jampro’s president, made the announcement today from Company headquarters in Sacramento, California. Jampro, a leading supplier of antennas, combiners & filters and RF components for every application in the broadcast industry, is the oldest antenna manufacturer in the USA.
“Wilbur’s experience with DTV coupled with his 50+ years in the broadcasting industry provide him with a background ideally suited to this position,” said Perchevitch. “We are delighted to welcome him to the team as we continue to strengthen our domestic presence.” Brann’s extensive resume’ includes an instrumental role in putting WRAL-HD, Raleigh, NC - more
Woodland Park, NJ – FSR will be celebrating its 30th anniversary at InfoComm 2011! The New Jersey-based manufacturer has announced plans to host a reception at 11 AM on Thursday, June 16th in Booth # 1343 to commemorate three decades of successfully supplying the audio / video, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets with a full array of AV equipment, including switching and control products, and connectivity boxes.
Founded in 1981 by Bill Fitzsimmons, Jan Sandri, and Charles Rodriguez, FSR was established to fill the AV industry’s need for control modules and subsequently expanded with a suite of metal products specifically addressing the AV market. “Charles, then owner of AV Services - an NY/NJ-based AV integration company - partnered with the extremely talented engineer Bill Fitzsimmons and myself to more
Sacramento, CA — JAMPRO ANTENNAS, INC. has announced plans to introduce its latest mask filter to the Asian market at BroadcastAsia 2011. The new 8”, affordable mask filter will join the Company’s economical and flexible range of antennas, combiners & filters, towers, and RF components that address every application in the broadcast industry including DTV, DVB-T, FM and HD Radio solutions. The oldest broadcast antenna company in the USA, Jampro is also emphasizing the vast scope of services - that span from concept to completion - available from its Service Group.
New RCEC Mask Filter
Jampro’s new 8” RCEC Mask Filter is designed to provide superior mask filter performance at an affordable price and an output power of 5kw. Cross coupling creates steep rejection skirts and the high-Q cavities provide low pass band insertion more
Woodland Park, NJ (May 9, 2011) — FSR, manufacturer of audio and video switching, control products, and connectivity boxes, will showcase their affordable Flex-LT self-contained room control system, and their dual-rated ceiling boxes at InfoComm 2011. Both product lines will be demonstrated in FSR’s booth # 1343 beside the Company’s wide variety of table, wall and floor boxes, popular Pathfinder line of matrix switchers, Twister Pro transmission systems, and expanded IPS line of instant connectivity.
FLEX-LT Room Control System
FSR’s award-winning FLEX-LT room control system will comprise the heart of the Company’s display with its vast number of features, ability to operate a full-range of AV equipment with simple fingertip operation, and appealing price point. The versatile unit mounts in a wall or sits on a surface to present an operator-friendly color touch screen. Non-technical more
Northampton, MA (May 12, 2011) – Key staff members from Myers Information Systems – a leading developer of broadcast traffic, business, and content management software – participated as panelists and presenters for several informative sessions at the Public Broadcasting Service’s Technical Conference (TechCon). The annual gathering, held in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, brought together senior engineering and operations management from PBS affiliates in all 50 states, plus Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. “The Myers’ team has been an integral member of the PBS community for many years,” said John McCoskey, chief technical officer of PBS. “Their sponsorship and participation as session presenters and panel members helped insure the success of our recent conference.”
President and CEO Crist Myers, along with CTO Tracy Carter, COO Lloyd Ortman, and director of software more
LAS VEGAS, NV– Hi Tech Systems, a major supplier and developer of server and VTR production control systems for TV broadcasters in both live and event productions, received a 2011 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award for AVITA - its new real-time video server production control system for recording, searching and playing media. STAR, now celebrating its 11th anniversary, is presented by the editorial staff of TV Technology magazine at the 2011 NAB Show to honor and showcase the outstanding technological innovations available to the broadcast industry.
“The NAB Show serves as the launching pad for thousands of new products and services for audio and video professionals,” said Tom Butts, TV Technology Editor. “Our panel of judges walk the show floor in search of the most innovative technologies. The products and services that we select for the STAR Award make more
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