Large-Matrix Multi-Format Router Product Line Scales from 144×144 to 1152×1152
Grass Valley, Calif – August 20, 2008 – (IBC 08, The RAI, Amsterdam, AXON-NVISION Stand 10.A21, 10.B21) – NVISION® today announced its IBC 08 product demonstrations will feature an all-new NV5100MC Master Control Switching Systems, an all-new Large-Matrix 3Gb/s Router product line, newly extended technology and functionality for the NV9000 Router Control System, and increased big-system functionality for the Compact Router Series. NVISION shares the IBC 08 stand with its global partner, AXON Digital Design BV.
NVISION’s platform-driven approach to product design enables no compromises in power, performance, and functionality. These platforms also enable the highest levels of reliability, scaleability, upgradeability, and flexibility on the market. This is a significant value proposition for broadcasters because they’ll have immediate access to ever greater and more powerful features, functionality, and performance over time, more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 13, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, announced it will exhibit the latest in camera control technology at IBC 2008, at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, September 12-16, 2008, booth 11.B80. The broadcasting and media event brings over 1,300 leading industry manufacturers and specialist suppliers from around the globe.
“This will be our first time attending IBC, but from the huge response we received at NAB, we are certain our products will fit right into the international broadcast market,” said Vaddio President Rob Sheeley. “We are extremely excited to showcase our new ProductionVIEW HD multi-camera control system, as well as our new Quick-Connect CCUs — ideal for live broadcast events.” more
Iroquois, ON Canada – August 11, 2008 – Vision Audiovisuel Multimedia celebrated Quebec’s 400th Anniversary to broadcast a series of festivities live using a Ross Vision 2 QMD Multi-Definition Production Switcher. more
Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) 2008 Preview
Echolab
Booth 97
Company Background
Echolab, Inc. 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
Echolab, Inc. 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
Iroquois, ON, Canada – July 30, 2008 – REN TV, one of Russia’s largest private Federal Channel invests in Ross with the purchase of a Vision 3 Multi-Definition Production Switcher and a SoftMetal Video Server.
Scheduled to be on air September 1, Vision combined with SoftMetal will meet REN TV’s need of increased video signals for broadcast design, keyers, graphics and complex background picture design.
“We had received positive feedback from our colleagues which was a contributing factor for our decision to go with Ross,” said Andrew Drukker, Deputy General Director. “The combination of Vision and SoftMetal will handle the tasks we throw their way, in return offering quality broadcasting to our viewers.”
“We are thrilled that REN TV chose Ross to fulfill their broadcasting needs,” said Alan Webb, Regional Sales Manager, Eastern Europe. “Vision and SoftMetal offers a powerful combination of features which will only enhance their live production needs.”
The Vision Series is Ross’ next generation multi-definition production switcher, handling standard and high-definition formats. The Vision MD/X is a great choice for the most demanding newscasts, sports and special events with either HD or SD requirements or a mix of both. more
Iroquois, ON Canada – July 29, 2008 – Ross Video has entered into a five year agreement with CTVglobemedia to provide production control room technologies for all CTV properties.
CTV’s first two purchases made under this agreement are for Vision 4 QMD-X switchers and SoftMetal Servers at CTV National News and CTV Toronto’s (CFTO) news control rooms. Prior to the agreement, CTVglobemedia had implemented several Ross switchers for local news production in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Sudbury, Regina and Saskatoon, A-Channel News in Ottawa, Barrie, and London, along with the main control room for CTV Newsnet. In sports production, CTV has implemented Ross switchers in TSN’s SportsCentre, RDS studio two and RIS.
“We are thrilled that CTV has chosen to standardize on our Vision QMD/X series of multi-definition production switchers,” said David Ross, CEO. “This agreement and this sale give Ross a tremendous presence with CTV. “ more
SALT LAKE CITY — July 28, 2008 — Utah Scientific today announced that Hearst-Argyle-owned NBC affiliate WYFF of Greenville, S.C., has deployed the company’s UTAH-400 digital routing switcher, MC-2020 master control switcher, and SqueezeMax effects unit to support its transition from analog to digital and to enable broadcast in HD. more
Grass Valley, CA – July 24, 2008 – Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) has installed NVISION’s all-new NV5100MC Multi-Channel Master Control Switching Systems for its major television services, which includes TNT HD, TBS HD, TBS east and west, Cartoon Network and Atlanta’s Peachtree TV.
Turner developed a master control model that could be replicated for its numerous channels. The requirements for the model included mirrored back-up capability under automation control, with the option to go to full manual-switcher operation as required; increased audio channels, including Dolby E processing capability for HD content with surround sound; integration of external graphics, along with insertion of closed captioning and other services, without disrupting program delivery; and due to limited space, compact master control switcher panels that fit Turner’s existing model for control room consoles. more
NESCom Curriculum Includes Mobile Television Production FacilityGrass Valley, CA – July 23, 2008 – The New England School of Communications (NESCom) an affiliate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine is giving its students a comprehensive education in the broad spectrum of communications’ disciplines, with concentrations in audio engineering, a/v technology, video production, journalism, radio, theater, web media, and marketing. Its curriculum now includes a mobile television production facility housed in a 32-foot truck that’s equipped with NVISION’s Compact Routers and Synapse modular terminal gear.
NVISION collaborated with Rodney Verrill, Executive Director of Video Production at NESCom, to determine the routing system requirements for the NESCom mobile production unit. The challenge was to meet the routing requirements with high-performance systems on a tight budget. more
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