New Two-Port eSATA Host Controller Offers Highest Available Throughput Performance for Notebook Users
IRVINE, Calif. — Sept. 12, 2008 — Sonnet Technologies today announced the Tempo™ SATA Pro ExpressCard/34, a two-port SATA host controller that delivers the highest available throughput performance to notebook users. Ideal for video capture and editing in the field, studio, or office, this newest Tempo SATA card supports sustained data throughput of up to 200 MB/sec, 140 percent as fast as Sonnet’s standard-performance Tempo SATA card (and other popular two-port eSATA adapters) for notebook computers. With this exceptional throughput, the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 supports more simultaneous video streams during playback, and enables faster file transfers for content of any kind. more
OSLO, Norway ― Sept. 12, 2008 ― Bridge Technologies (Oslo, Norway), the leading broadcast and telecommunications monitoring provider, has launched the microVB™, a breakthrough in miniaturised remote monitoring and analysis for IPTV applications. With the microVB™ system, IPTV operators can for the first time gather complete and accurate data about the performance at the viewers’ set-top box, using a cost-effective user-installed monitoring device. more
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. — Sept. 12, 2008 — Zaxcom, a pioneering provider of professional audio equipment, today announced that the Deva Mix-8 eight-fader mixing control panel will begin shipping to customers worldwide in October 2008. The Deva Mix-8 integrates directly with the company’s Emmy® Award-winning Deva and high-resolution Fusion audio recording systems to provide a more compact, mobile, and precise control panel for audio mixing. The product will be on display for its European debut at IBC2008, stand 8.D81, Sept. 12 through 16. more
Latest Version Offers Increased Connectivity and Expandability for Broadcasters
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, launches Version 5.0 of its highly robust Eclipse® Digital Matrix System. Acting as a central switching unit for communications across a broadcast operation, the new Eclipse Digital Matrix Version 5.0 offers more connectivity options between frames and panels, expands the Digital Signal Processing and “Listen Again” capabilities on V-Series user panels, and simplifies the user interface of its configuration software. Clear-Com demonstrates these capabilities at IBC, Stand 9.C40a. more
AMSTERDAM ― September 12th 2008 ― RTW, one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality instruments for the visualisation of audio signals, has been commissioned by BSkyB, through dealer Audio & Design, to supply a modified, customer-specific version of the SurroundMonitor 10600 for its production and broadcasting studios in London. more
IBC2008, AMSTERDAM — Sept. 12, 2008 — At IBC2008, da Vinci Systems unveiled its new Resolve® R-100, a fully upgradable, cost-effective version of the powerful Resolve R-series family of digital mastering suites and designed specifically for boutique post houses, production studios, and television broadcasters. more
DENVER — Sept. 12, 2008 — OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions, today announced ground-breaking support for 1080p24 playout capability with iTX, the most full-featured and powerful solution available for automation and playout in broadcast, IPTV, mobile TV, disaster recovery and business continuity applications. more
Scheduled Recording Module Expands Flexibility of Volicon Observer® for Monitoring and Recording of Broadcast Content
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Sept. 12, 2008 — Volicon today announced a new module for its award-winning Observer® desktop video monitoring and recording solution that enables scheduled, selective recording of specific broadcast channels within designated time periods. Supplementing the Observer’s built-in ability to monitor and record multiple video channels automatically around the clock, the Scheduled Recording Module makes it easy for broadcasters to pick specific timeslots or programs to record for a variety of purposes. more
Product Updates Support Latest Industry File Formats and Video Codecs
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released new software versions for its popular Io HD, KONA, XENA and FS1 products, along with a set of new AJA Mac plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. more
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