Archive of the Switchers, keyers Category

Iroquois, ON Canada - April 17, 2008 - WBRZ-TV invests in Ross‘ newest switcher platform with the purchase of a Vision Quattro 3.5 Multi-Definition Video Production Switcher, along with Ross openGear terminal equipment, to equip their HD build out. more

Iroquois, ON Canada - April 14, 2008 - Waterman Broadcasting is the first to invest in Ross‘ newest switcher platform, with the purchase of two Vision 4 Quattros, a switcher which offers 4 keys per ME and up to 4 MEs. more

Independent Systems Integrator To Build Two High-Definition OB Trailers

Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK, April 2008: In the face of stiff competition, independent UK systems integrator Megahertz Broadcast Systems has won a tender to build two high-definition turnkey trailer vehicles for BBC Outside Broadcasts, part of BBC Resources Ltd. The contract, one of a number of high-value truck-building projects recently taken on by Megahertz, was announced in outline in the UK broadcast press at the end of last year. The work involves building a new Type 10 vehicle, with an HD trailer which has integrated VT facilities, and constructing a totally new bigger and better HD production vehicle — Type 12. more

New Multi-Input HD Video and Audio Processor from TV One Now Shipping

TV One‘s C2-7310 HD Video Processor with full HD-SDI Audio embedding and extraction, supporting Up, Down and Cross Conversion is now shipping and will be showcased at NAB 2008 in Booth N1725.

ERLANGER, KY, April 9, 2008– TV One’s new C2-7310 multi-format, dual channel HD video and audio processor follows the award winning C2-7200 adding full HD-SDI multi-channel audio processing. The new C2-7310 was created to address the evolving needs of the Broadcast and Professional Video markets and supports virtually every bi-directional SDTV-to-HDTV conversion imaginable all within a compact 1 RU enclosure. more

New Production Tool Offers Convenient Storage and Mixing Functionality That Supports Greater Creativity and Flexibility in Live Production Environments

BILLERICA, Mass. — April 8, 2008 – Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced the release of the MegaKeyMD™, a powerful clip player, mixer, and keyer that can serve as a networked storage device for animated graphics and video clips. The MegaKeyMD adds greater flexibility to live productions at an attractive price point. It brings more power to a smaller switcher, providing valuable mixing and keying capabilities without the expensive price tag required by an investment in a larger switcher. more

TV One Adds HD-SDI Capabilities to the Already Popular C2-2000 Series

Five CORIO2® C2-2000 units with HD-SDI will make their debut at NAB 2008 in booth N1725 and will include a Universal Up/Down Converter, two Up Converters and two Down Converters.

ERLANGER, KY, April 2, 2008–TV One has taken product diversification up a notch with the addition of HD-SDI to five of the ten units in the C2-2000 series. These units now feature HD-SDI along with DVI and Analog inputs and outputs. The C2-2355A features HD-SDI Up, Down and Cross Conversion. The C2-2205A and C2-2255A offer Up and Cross Conversion, while the C2-2105A and C2-21555A provide Down Conversion.

The C2-2355A Universal Converter‘s inputs consist of SD/HD-SDI, DVI-D, Analog RGB/YPbPr via HD-15, YUV/YPbPr via 3-BNC, Composite Video via BNC, and YC (S-Video). Simultaneous outputs are provided in SD/HD-SDI, DVI-I and Analog RGB/YUV/YPbPr via HD-15, Composite Video and YC. All inputs are scalable to and from virtually all PC, SD and HD resolutions. Frame rates and incoming signal parameters can be adjusted. Advance features include Proc Amp, Genlock, Zoom, Shrink, Aspect Ratio Conversion, Picture-in-Picture, Chromakey, Lumakey, Mixing and Edge Blending. more

BILLERICA, Mass. — March 25, 2008 — Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced the latest release of the Conductor™ control integration system, a touch-screen software suite that automates complex tasks and program elements to support fast, accurate, and creative production of the best programs possible. By giving users simple, centralized control over critical production systems, Conductor adds speed and power to the live production workflow. more

ERLANGER, KY, March 12, 2008– TVOne has added the 1T-MX-3344 Matrix Routing Switcher to its‘ expanding TV One-task product line. The 1T-MX-3344 is an extremely wide bandwidth, high performance unit that provides four inputs and four outputs of Component Video and Stereo Audio. The unit accommodates YPbPr HD Video or YUV (Y,R-Y,B-Y) SD Video signals, plus Analog Stereo Audio. The unit has a suggested retail price of $595 and is now shipping.

The 1T-MX-334 allows any of the four inputs to be routed to a single output, multiple outputs or all outputs a capability unique to Matrix Routing Switchers. The video bandwidth in excess of 300MHz insures this switcher will provide an output identical to the source signals. Resolutions from 480i through 1080p are supported. more

Company Background

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.

New Echolab Products Being Introduced at the 2008 NAB Show

At the 2008 NAB Show, Echolab will showcase a range of exciting products for the production of sports, news, and live events. These unique new tools bring users unprecedented live production capabilities while simplifying operation and system design. more

Until Close of the 2008 NAB Show, Existing Users of Opera Systems Can Make Cost-Effective Exchange of Opera Panel for Complete Overture Unit

BILLERICA, Mass. — Feb. 26, 2008 — Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced its Amazing Upgrade Offer, through which current users of the Opera series production switchers can make a cost-effective upgrade to a new Overture1SD or Overture2SD high-performance video production system. The Amazing Upgrade Offer is good through the close of the 2008 NAB Show on April 17. more