Archive of the Newsrooms Category

Rio Rancho, NM – June 2009 (InfoComm Booth 6011)… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, announces the introduction of the ASPEN (Audio Signal Processing Expansion Network) product line at the InfoComm show in Orlando, FL. Employing sophisticated proprietary algorithms developed by Lectrosonics and the latest in high-speed DSP hardware, the new ASPEN Series features include TCP/IP control over Ethernet, unlimited input expandability, real-time clock, 48-channel matrix bus, 1 Gbps expansion port, and true 48-Volt phantom powering for all inputs. more

MAYWOOD N.J., June 10, 2009 – When a popular TV station also operates a full-service HD video facility with two busy studios, maintaining an efficient production workflow is an important consideration. At KGEB TV-53 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this challenge is met by using Ikegami’s GFCam HDS-V10 Flash Memory tapeless HD camcorder. Employing three advanced 2/3-inch CCD’s and available in native 1080i or native 720p versions, the GFCam HDS-V10 records 4:2:2 digital video in the MPEG-2 MXF file format on removable Flash RAM media for maximum tapeless workflow efficiency. more

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DaletPlus metadata and workflow engine powers news workflows for 2000 plus users

Levallois-Perret, France – June 9, 2009 – DR, the public service broadcaster of Denmark, has successfully deployed Dalet Enterprise Edition to power its newsroom operations. The system is running in twelve different sites, including all of DR’s regional locations and the new broadcast headquarters in Copenhagen. Its implementation, which required multiple, complex integrations with graphics, broadcast and customized production systems, was carefully planned and more

Burbank, CA (June 9, 2009) - Visit Electrosonic’s booth# 4719 at InfoComm for new product introductions and a demonstration of video & graphics distribution over IP networks with virtual switching. Electrosonic’s line of HD video players and a new multi-image display processor will also be on display.

Step into the Electrosonic booth to view a demonstration of video & graphics distribution

over IP networks with virtual switching. This remarkable new technology replaces RGB and video matrix switchers with a single easy-to-use, expandable solution. Electrosonic booth staff will show how all audio and visual media can be delivered via multicast in real-time over a single IP network. Eletrosonic’s virtual switching technology allows you to route your media anywhere in your facility. more

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Recently released update receives perfect score from Microfilmmaker

Boston, MA – June 5, 2009 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post production and broadcast markets, announced that development partner DVShade has won Microfilmmaker’s Award of Superiority for the new EasyLooks version 2.5, a FxFactory powered plug-in. FxFactory® powered FxPacks are designed by Noise Industries and their development partners to extend the visual effects capabilities of Adobe® After Effects® CS3 / CS4, Apple® Final Cut Studio® and Apple Final Cut® Express applications. more

Duty-free shopping has never been easier than at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport where an Electrosonic digital signage system highlights the luxury goods for sale at the Duty Free Americas, Inc. (DFA) stores. Electrosonic (http://www.electrosonic.com) has provided pioneering digital video products and systems to video professionals for 15 years.

DFA is the premier duty-free retailer in America. It operates more than 90 duty-free and news and gift stores in US airports and along the US borders with Canada and Mexico. At the Detroit Metro Airport Electrosonic’s signage system has been installed in the opaque-paneled exterior walls of the more

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – June 2, 2009 … In its quest to overhaul Audio Control Room 1 (ACR1)—the larger of its two main control rooms housed in its Masonic Temple location— and equip the facility with a full digital path, MTV Canada, a subsidiary of CTV, faced numerous technical and logistical considerations. Chief among them was selecting a mixing console that not only met MTV Canada’s current broadcast production conditions, but one that could grow and adapt to meet their evolving requirements. After an extensive series of evaluations, those most closely involved in the selection process made their decision and chose a new mc²56 digital console from Lawo. more

Quantel’s field editor gains more features and capabilities

Newbury, UK, 29 May 2009: Quantel announced today the general release of Marco V4 software, which adds useful new features and capabilities to its field editing companion for Quantel’s Enterprise sQ integrated news production systems. Marco V4 is already in use with broadcasters in Europe and Asia, who have welcomed its enhanced capabilities. more

The latest in broadcast and IT-based VECTORBOX technology to be demonstrated on stand 7G4-01

Barcelona, Spain – May 28, 2009 - Vector3™ announced today that they will exhibit the latest in VECTORBOX playout technology at the Broadcast Asia exhibition held in Singapore June 16 through June 19, 2009 on stand 7G4-01. “This year we bring to Broadcast Asia a new multi-tiered product line that gives customers much more freedom in choosing Vector3 technology. Customers can opt for the highly-popular integrated VECTORBOX 8000 HD series which delivers the full spectrum of ingest, control automation and playout capabilities or should they need something more specific such as ingest only, they can go with the VBox Recorder powered by the same outstanding VECTORBOX technology. Regardless of the need, we more

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Contributions will assist in re-build of new Kiowa County communications project; marks two-year anniversary of tornado

Hoffman Estates, IL – May 28, 2009 - Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, has just announced the donation of their video-based training programs to the Kiowa County Media Center Project, launched after an EF5 tornado destroyed 95% of this Kansas community’s houses and businesses. Contributions of the award-winning training programs include select titles from NewTek and Sony and will play an integral part in educating community journalists. more