Telecast’s new Mini-Mussels are universal enclosures for a series of modules that can be mixed and matched to provide highly customized, portable fiber optic solutions. Mussels come in single-, two-, or four-module sizes and provide integral optical power metering, informative system LED indicators and power options.

Ready for 1080p

Echolab (SU2302) adds 3Gig support to the company’s line of Overture MD switchers. Echolab’s Overture MD switcher, available with 1 or 2 M/Es, is becomes even more versatile with the addition of 3Gbps (1080p60) format support to its existing range of SD, 720p, and 1080i over a single SDI or HDMI input. With internal A/D digital conversion and frame sync, the Overture MD provides a compact, streamlined and cost-effective production solution.

3G for audio? You bet!

Wohler (N1102) is introducing a 16-Channel, 3Gbs audio monitor. Say what? A “3Gbs audio monitor”?

Key is that the AMP2-16-3G can simultaneous display for up to 16 channels of embedded audio within a single multi-rate 3Gig signal. The AMP2-16-3G permits near-field monitoring for any mix of stereo and mono sources in a 2RU package. It supports demuxed outputs of eight AES pairs on BNC connectors and a reclocked loop output of the 3Gbs signal. The monitor uses a high rez LCD display with 210-segment bar graph level meters.

Omneon (SU7217) announced last month the enhanced integration of its MediaGrid active storage system with Marquis Broadcast’s Medway media highway software. The combination now enables seamless migration of edit timelines between Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid editors. more…

EVS (C12124) announced a new software suite called CleanEdit 3.00. It is optimized for the production of news and sports highlight clips. It also comes with new features, such as simultaneous multi-format and multi-resolution support on the same timeline. more…

Miranda Technologies (SU2807) concluded the purchase of NVISION near the end of 2008. At NAB, the company is highlighting its new series of routers with the NV5100MC multichannel, master control switching and branding system (HD/SD). The series of routers offer a cost-effective modular design, a wide choice of control panels and tight router integration. It also provides multichannel audio control with Dolby E decoding and a full preview. It can be integrated with the Intuition XG co-processor for advanced graphics.

Another router platform is the Miranda NVISION 8500 / 8256 / 7512 / 5256 Enterprise Class routers (3Gbps/HD/SD). These are large facility routers, providing the highest level of dependability. The routers provide full power supply, controller, and crosspoint redundancy so you’ll never be without a house router. The routers also are fully scalable to very large sized, up to 1152 x 1152, using 3Gbps 1080p/3D) and HD/SD/ASI.

The NVISION division was acquired just after the first of this year. The acquisition of NVISION provides Miranda a full line of products. Speaking with Michel Proulx in January, he said that their research showed that customers typically needed to buy both routers and facility conversion time simultaneously. Now Miranda is perfectly position to meet that sweet spot he said.

The Omneon (SU7217) MediaDeck GX is a complete channel playout solution that combines proven video server playout, world-class graphics and advanced audio processing, all under control of the user’s preferred automation system. Offering rich branding and master control functionality, MediaDeck GX makes it faster, easier and more affordable for broadcasters to launch new services, make incremental additions to their channel lineup, or implement disaster recovery. more…

Previewed at IBC 2008 and now shipping, Telecast’s (SU8517) new CopperHead INF id s camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver for the Thomson Grass Valley Infinity camcorder. This enables the Infinity to be used as both a camcorder and an HD-SDI multi-cam production camera. more…

There was no shortage of new products in the Snell booth, (SU1917, SU1717). Heading the parade of highlights was the IQ Modular intelligent infrastructure range, which includes more than 400 intelligent component building blocks, and 26 new 3Gbps-capable modules. Available in 76 variants, IQ Modular gives customers great flexibility in tailoring a broadcast facility to the demands of HDTV and other services.. Compatible with emerging 3Gbps standards and metadata-rich infrastructures, as well as current analog, SD, and HD standards, an IQ Modular infrastructure serves as a unified, flexible, and future-proof system for digital broadcasting. more…

The new Slate 100 optional control p provides users with a traditional switcher interface.

The Slate 100 Control Panel features a classic preview/program switcher layout including a next transition section for managing the system’s three keyers. There are also controls for the Slate 100’s built-in CG, clip store, graphics, and camera control systems, including a bank of buttons that corresponds to thumbnails on the multi-view for easy selection of digital assets and device controls. While the Slate 100 can be controlled by one operator, the new panel also enables a separate graphics operator to use the system’s keyboard and mouse for especially fast-paced live productions like sports.