Montreal, Canada, August 27, 2008 — Algolith Inc. has announced that its new Algogear™ Upconversion and Frame Synchronization products are now available for shipment. The quickly evolving Algogear series is now comprised of Noise Reduction (VNR-1000-SD and VNR-1000-HD), and the new Upconversion (XVC-1001-UC) and Frame Synchronization (FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA) solutions. All of the products leverage the flexible, modular, and future proof design of the Algogear series to address the evolving needs of broadcast, cable, IPTV and satellite providers. more
Iroquois, ON, Canada – August 22, 2008 – Ross Video announces the release of the MDK-111ALite - a high quality HD/SD SDI Mixer / Keyer with A/B background inputs for additional background mixing.
“Designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s HD/SD keying applications, we are proud to release the MDK-111ALite,” said Eric Goodmurphy, Marketing Product Manager, RossGear. “Used as an excellent solution for keying external devices such as character generators, graphic systems, and EAS devices into a program stream, the MDK-111ALite is a great addition to the expanding openGear line.”
openGear is based on an open-architecture, 2RU modular frame. A wide variety of openGear cards are available from terminal equipment vendors supporting the openGear platform allowing facilities freedom and flexibility to choose the best technology for their particular application. The openGear module offering from Ross includes a wide selection of audio and video products for distribution, analog conversion, Up/Down/Cross format conversion, switching, and synchronization as well as a suite of solutions from the 8000 series available
Iroquois, ON, Canada – August 21, 2008 – Ross Video will be showcasing the DFR-8320 series at this year’s IBC. Introduced during NAB 2008, the 2RU, 20 slot modular frame offers processing for high density applications in distribution and conversion for up to 20 openGear cards.
“We are pleased to launch the DFR-8320, Ross’ 2RU high density 20 slot frame series, at IBC 2008,” said Eric Goodmurphy, Marketing Product Manager, RossGear. “The modular backplane allows the DFR-8320 to offer both a 10 BNC per module rear as well as a split 5 BNC per module rear for applications requiring high density 1 in by 4 out solutions. The DFR-8320 supports any mix of analog, digital, video and audio modules in the same frame making it a great addition to the award winning openGear family.”
openGear is an open-architecture, 2RU modular frame system designed by Ross Video and supported by more than 17 different terminal equipment manufacturers. openGear offers clients the freedom to choose the best technology from a wide range of manufacturers to meet the needs of a broadcast, production, or distribution facility while maintaining a compatible frame infrastructure. The Ross DashBoard Remote Control and Monitoring System and companion SNMP plug-in enables unified control over all openGear cards in a system as well as allowing openGear to tie in with 3rd party SNMP based systems. The openGear modules offered from Ross include a broad selection of audio and video products for distribution, analog conversion, Up/Down/Cross format conversion, fiber, switching, keying and synchronization, as well as a suite of solutions from the 8000 series available with the openGear adapter. more
NEW YORK — Aug. 20, 2008 — Leading electronic media services provider Crawford Communications, Inc. (Crawford) has chosen the Genesis Networks fiber infrastructure as a key component in the launch of a new high-definition (HD) service offering for Crawford’s client, World Fishing Network (WFN). The Genesis Networks fiber network provides a seamless, fully managed terrestrial link for WFN to deliver the HD feed from its Toronto, Ontario, headquarters to Crawford’s distribution hub in Atlanta. From there, Crawford uplinks the signal to SES AMERICOM’s AMC-10 satellite, for distribution by DISH Network to fishing enthusiasts throughout North America. more
DENVER, CO – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, continues its leadership in creating environmentally friendly products with the introduction of Eco-Tech, the company’s first green acoustical panel, at this year’s CEDIA show (Booth 630). Earlier this year, the company announced the first green acoustical foam product on the market, Eco-Friendly StudioFoam.
Eco-Tech brand acoustic panels are manufactured with a proprietary formulation of 100% recycled polyester fibers. Eco-Tech panels are truly “green”; reducing the ecological footprint of acoustic treatment and our dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. The Eco-Tech family of products are designed with the environment in mind, yet retain the longevity and acoustical properties for which Auralex is known. Auralex Eco-Tech is manufactured without harmful Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s), which have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. more
Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc., the industry leader in technology for in-ear monitoring (IEM), is introducing the dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer, the first device capable of accurately measuring sound pressure levels with the earphones inserted. Designed to work with Sensaphonics custom earphones, the dB Check is an easy-to-use handheld unit that measures and displays the actual A-weighted SPL and, more importantly, the recommended safe exposure time for that level on both the NIOSH and OSHA scales.
“The dB Check is an industry first, and we’re really excited about it,” notes Sensaphonics President Michael Santucci. “Before now, with their earphones in, musicians could only guess at the actual levels they were experiencing. But dB Check measures and displays the actual in-ear levels in real time. So now, IEM users can know exactly how loud they are monitoring, and how long they can safely listen at that level. It’s really the missing link in hearing conservation for musicians.”
ERLANGER, KY, August 20, 2008— TVOne-task’s newest product family consists of one CAT.5/6 transmitter and two receivers. The 1T-CT-621 transmitter used in conjunction with the 1T-CT-624 receiver can achieve distances up to 150m (450 feet) while the 1T-CT-628 receiver can achieve distances up to 250m (750 feet.) The units can handle maximum resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 1080p @ 60Hz with embedded audio. They are HDCP and v1.2 HDMI compliant. For normal operation, two Cat.5/5E or 6 cables are required, one for the main signal and one for the HDCP/DDC signal. Single cable operation is possible under certain circumstances but it is recommended that the user checks with TV One Tech Support. The receivers provide Gain and Equalization adjustments. The system is fully compatible with DVI-D signals. The unique TVOne-task locking power connectors are used to enhance overall system security. All three units are available for immediate shipment. more
Boston, MA, August 20, 2008 – Viewers who glued themselves to their television sets as the Boston Celtics claimed its first World Championship in more 20 years received the best seat in the house as WHDH-TV Channel 7 News broadcasted all of the post game festivities and ticker parade live using Nucomm’s CamPac 2 wireless camera transmitter and Newscaster DR diversity receiver. more
HAYWARD, Calif. — Aug. 19, 2008 — PANORAMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc., today announced the release of the HDMon-260, a production-grade 26-inch widescreen TFT display that enables convenient HD monitoring in field and studio applications. Equipped with a feature set essential to professional broadcasting, this latest addition to Wohler’s HDMon line of HD color video displays accepts video signals up to 1920×1080/60P. more
August 19, 2008 — Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids – a leading developer of solutions for bringing television, video and movie content to the latest generation of viewing devices — is one of the key enablers of the unprecedented live Internet coverage of the Summer Games currently being enjoyed by U.S. audiences.
Over 2200 hours of video will be streamed live on the Internet at NBCOlympics.com, powered by Digital Rapids’ encoding and streaming systems. The unprecedented scale of NBC Universal’s online coverage created new challenges going far beyond typical streaming scenarios. more
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