BILLERICA, Mass. — July 8, 2008 — Echolab, Inc., a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced that Suffolk County Community College (SCCC), a two-year college known nationally for its radio and television production program, is using the 1-M/E Overture1™ switcher within a new fully digital center. The Echolab switcher is part of SCCC’s state-of-the-art facility in Selden, N.Y., where students prepare for careers in the field of professional broadcasting. more
ERLANGER, KY, June 23, 2008—TV One introduced four Universal Input/Output Seamless Switcher/Scalers in their booth at InfoComm. The new C2-3000 Series offers eight Universal Video inputs on HD15 connectors that can accommodate Composite Video, YC (S-Video), YUV/YPbPr Component, RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB formats. Two Universal Program outputs provide one Universal Analog via an HD15 that can be set to any analog format and resolution and the second is provided as DVI-D. The Preview output is an analog RGBHV signal that shows the selected input as a full screen image preview; CV and YC inputs are up-converted to RGBHV for viewing. The seamless switchers will start shipping in June. The basic model, the C2-3300, will have a suggested retail price of $3500. more
Iroquois, ON Canada – June 18, 2008 – Ross Video continues to innovate in the production switcher product line.
Vision QMD/X is the first production switcher line to offer Fiber I/O as an option. Visions’ inputs and outputs can now be individually configured as Coaxial HD-SDI or Fiber Optic connections. The new feature is multi-format and can accept all popular SD and HD resolutions.
The Fiber I/O feature is available on the extremely compact Vision QMD 3RU 4ME chassis, and the Vision QMD-X 4 ME chassis, right up to 96 inputs and 48 outputs. more
ERLANGER, KY, June 3, 2008—The TVOne-task product line grows again with the addition of six new v1.3 HDMI products to its inventory consisting of two Switchers and four Distribution Amplifiers. These are not ordinary units, but are the first products designed expressly for the demanding professional market. Features like front panel status indication of input signal presence and HDCP presence, accommodation of HDMI cables with locking connectors, RS-232 control of the switchers, optional rackmount kits, separate audio and advanced EDID handling set these units apart from the field.
The 1T-SX-632 switches between two inputs and the 1T-SX-634 switches up to four inputs. They include built in Signal Enhancement to enable long cable runs that turned off when not required. Both models can be controlled via the front panel buttons, the included Infrared Remote Control or the standard RS-232 interface. more
SALT LAKE CITY — June 2, 2008 — Utah Scientific today announced that KSHB, an NBC affiliate station in Kansas City, Mo., has installed Utah HD and SD master control processors, a UTAH-400 router, and an SC-4 control system. A new Utah Scientific customer, KSHB is a Scripps-Howard station that operates Kansas City’s NBC affiliate, TV-41, and an independent entertainment station, KMCI 38 The Spot. more
BILLERICA, Mass. — May 21, 2008 — Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced that for every Overture1™ and Overture2™ switcher purchased, the company will provide the user with a complimentary training DVD outlining use of the switcher’s unique features, functions, and capabilities. more
Michael Hall has joined Crystal Vision as Regional Sales Manager. This new international sales role was created to further increase the volume of worldwide sales and is a key part of Crystal Vision’s extensive growth strategy for 2008. Joining the company in early April where he helped Crystal Vision achieve its most successful NAB, Michael was the perfect candidate for this position with his international sales experience and thorough knowledge of the broadcast market and its products.
Michael has extensive experience in the broadcast industry, having spent the last seven years looking after the international sales for UK router and master control systems manufacturer Quartz Electronics, where he also gained experience of selling interface and keying products. more
Echolab Corporation is a leading provider of video production switchers and tools that offer flexibility and on-air reliability for the production and distribution of digital media in a variety of formats. The company’s products include the Overture1™ and Overture2™ video production systems, MultiPlayMD™ multichannel instant-replay system, MegaKeyMD™ clip player/mixer/keyer, and Conductor™ control integration system, all of which provide functionality and ease of use critical to professional-quality production. Echolab is online at www.echolab.com. more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (May 16, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, introduced the newest addition to the ProductionVIEW line of camera control systems, ProductionVIEW HD. Designed to handle the most demanding live broadcast or staging events, yet it’s still simple enough to allow a novice to control a multi-camera shoot like a pro. ProductionVIEW HD integrates PTZ camera control and multi-format HD/SD live switching with real-time graphics and effects into one easy-to-use control console.
“The completely redesigned control surface gives system users real-time knobs and switches to control functions, as opposed to an endless programming menu,” stated Rob Sheeley, president and CEO. “Because ProductionVIEW HD is a live broadcast production console, not a computer, the entire system produces only one frame of delay – a critical requirement for live production where image magnification is used.”
The system’s multi-format 6 x 2 switcher accepts any combination of input signals from HD component video, RGBHV and SD video (HD at component 1080P, 1080i and 720p; SD video Y/C or composite; and RGBHV up to UXGA resolutions). All inputs feature both up/down conversion capabilities, while other mixers only include two discrete outputs for independent program feeds – each having its own user selectable output resolutions.
A wide variety of transitions, including cuts, dissolves and wipes, can be achieved through user-selectable buttons built into the control surface. Furthermore, a new Lower Screen Graphic (LSG) function allows users to add lower third graphics to their presentations.
Camera control elements include a broadcast-style Hall Effect Joystick with twist handle zoom control, as well as separate Pan, Tilt and Speed control knobs. There are six discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports and 12 camera pre-sets per camera for storing frequent shots. Additional lens features include a large production-style Manual Focus wheel, an Iris control knob allowing for live manual adjustments, push control buttons for auto iris and focus, and a Zoom Speed knob to control the speed of the electronic zoom lens.
ProductionVIEW HD is compatible with Vaddio, Sony, and Canon PTZ camera systems.
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About Vaddio:
Vaddio is the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industry. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Vaddio also has operations throughout the Americas, as well as sales and support partners throughout the world. More information can be found on the Vaddio website, www.vaddio.com or at (800) 572.2011.
ERLANGER, KY, May 7, 2008– The S2-108HD eight input SD/HD-SDI Switcher is the latest addition to TV One‘s CORIOflex system. Capable of switching between eight separate inputs of SD-SDI or HD-SDI signals, this new unit addresses the constantly evolving needs of the Pro AV and Broadcast markets since it may be used standalone or added to a CORIOflex system. The unit is now shipping and will have a suggested retail price of $1695.
The S2-108HD provides eight inputs and two SD/HD-SDI outputs. The two SD/HD-SDI outputs on BNC‘s will both output the selected input source simultaneously. The switcher has been primarily designed to work with the CORIOflex system. It may be paired with any of the C2-2000A series of switcher/scalers and down converters to provide additional SD/HD-SDI inputs via BNC connectors. Like all current S2 series, it connects to the C2-2000A series using an included OPTION interconnect cable and is fully integrated into the control system of the C2-2000A unit to create a Multi-Format Seamless Switcher. more
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