IBC Stand 9.430 - Amsterdam - September 12, 2008 - Ross Video announced today the launch of the compact CrossOver series, at IBC2008. Four models of the new production switcher will be released. CrossOver targets mobile or space constrained professional production environments.
“We are overjoyed about the CrossOver switchers,“ said David Ross, CEO. “They benefit from budget friendly pricing and yet still deliver lot of high end features and sophistication in a tough and compact package. While they will be of high interest to small studios, edit suites and operators of OB vans, they are also suitable for use as backup systems for significantly larger vision mixers. The solid construction means that they offer great durability in the toughest environments.” more
September 11, 2008 — IntraCom Systems, LLC, the Los Angeles based developer of VCOM, the leading software IP Matrix Intercom System, announced today the availability of its VCOM Touchpanel™, a 3RU, 19” rackmount intercom panel with high resolution touch screen selector activation. The all new VCOM Touchpanel bri more
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11, 2008 – Nucomm’s products are taking on IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30), offering a number of innovative solutions to today’s broadcasters. Among its new products are its 7 Series HD ready line, the Analog CoderTM 2 modulator, its Messenger IP Media Gateway – Native file transfer system, the CC-1 camera control unit and the Newscaster DR 2 diversity receiver. more
Denver, CO, September 11, 2008 — Denver, Colorado ABC affiliate KMGH-TV recently broadcast the Democratic National Convention in HD using RF Central’s RF Extreme GL Series 23 GHz fixed link. In using the first 23 GHz high-definition radio available in the country, the station used the unit in conjunction with four ASI streams to transport HD video throughout its 72 hour around-the-clock coverage, which included both live and pre-taped content. more
New 500-Watt Product Powers Sony F23 and F35 Digital Cameras
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – Continuing its mission to provide reliable power supplies for the high-end video camera market, Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional broadcast, video and film camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is proud to introduce its new DT-500™ 500-watt power supply at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40b). This unique product is the only power supply of its kind designed to meet the power requirements of high-end Sony F23 and F35 HD cameras. more
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, September 12, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, is previewing its new version of Clear-Com Concert™ V2.0 at IBC2008 (Stand 9.C40a). Clear-Com’s upgraded Concert V2.0 system offers expanded features including, an industry’s first native IP connectivity between Concert and the Eclipse Matrix System, establishing a single communication environment for traditional and IP intercom users. more
September 10, 2008—IntraCom Systems, LLC, the Los Angeles based developer of VCOM, the leading software IP Matrix Intercom System, announced today the availability of its VCOM Touchpanel™, a 3RU, 19” rackmount intercom panel with high resolution touch screen selector activation. The all new VCOM Touchpanel brings unprecedented power, ease of deployment, and affordability to multi-channel intercom and works interchangeably with VCOM Control Panels on PCs, Tablet PCs, and Handhelds.
The VCOM Touchpanel’s intuitive 7” touch screen GUI supports a virtually unlimited number of channels configurable for Point-to-Points, Group Calls, Party Lines, and Program Audio Listens. Moreover, you can dynamically configure and monitor the entire VCOM Matrix System from any VCOM Touchpanel on the network. The unit supports a gooseneck microphone and has dual integrated speakers. It can also be used with a USB headset (XLR connector optional) or wirelessly with Bluetooth. more
Italian Broadcaster adopts Signiant for file-based workflow
BURLINGTON, MA — 10 September, 2008 — Signiant®, Inc., the leading developer of digital media distribution management solutions for the telco, media and entertainment industries, announced today that Mediaset, one of Italy’s largest commercial broadcast networks, has adopted Signiant’s Digital Media Distribution Management Suite as a key part of its digital media distribution strategy. The installation was completed in June 2008 by CVE, Signiant’s Italian partner. more
New end-to-end solution powered by Precis™ production system and Oasis™ media archive from Bitcentral
IRVINE, CALIF. – Sept. 10, 2008 – Bitcentral, Inc., a leading provider of news production, archiving and distribution solutions to television stations, has dramatically transformed Raycom Media’s WCSC in Charleston, S.C., with an entirely new digital and file-based workflow. more
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