Evolution 6
Wheatstone
Console features event recall, bus-minus, four mix-minus and four aux mixes, four monitor outputs and standard EQ, dynamics, panning and mic processing on all channels simultaneously, real-time graphic displays, production tools, and password-protected set-up screens.
252-638-7000;www.wheatstone.com
VidScope-vx
Hamlet
A range of video test and measurement systems running entirely in software for Windows PC users; assesses video and audio via capture cards and files imported to a computer; runs from a USB memory stick, so users can freely move their software from computer to computer if required; the software provides comprehensive real-time or automatic monitoring tools, including waveform monitoring, vectorscope and color gamut error checking and logging.
866-442-6538;www.hamlet.co.uk
HVR-DR60
Sony
Lightweight (8oz without battery) portable HDD recorder for use with the new HVR-V1U HDV camcorder; records 4.5 hours of continuous HDV, DVCAM or DV content; features 14-second cache recording function; can run continuously up to 5.5 hours and up to 18 hours with the larger NPF970 battery.
800-686-7669
www.sony.com/professional
NewsForce
Harris
Optimized, collaborative newsroom environment; built on NEXIO XS shared storage server architecture; uses open XML API in Apple's Final Cut Pro to provide tight integration with SAN; MOS-enabled; supports SD and HD content.
513-459-3400
www.broadcast.harris.com
Time Tailor Broadcast
Prime Image
Automatically time-reduces programming as it is downloaded, and sets up the automation system for insertion and commercial breaks; supports scheduling of time compression jobs for multiple downloads of different programs; allows automatic launching of scheduled jobs; features timeline reporting of processed programming with times and spot durations; auto saves reports into an automation system.
408-867-6519
www.primeimageinc.com
AG-HSC1U
Panasonic
Compact, lightweight, 3-CCD HD camera; uses SD/SDHC memory card for storage; camera provides an AVCHD (MPEG-4, AVC/H.264) recording platform with a tough, shock and dust-proof body; a 4GB memory card provides 90 minutes of HD at 1080i recording.
800-528-8601
www.panasonic.com/broadcast
DaletPlus Enterprise Edition
Dalet
Software-based media management system features an open integration platform, flexible workflow engine, multiformat conversion, automated media migration and a modular toolset; includes a comprehensive set of digital production and media management tools that spans the workflow from ingest, edit and scheduling to broadcast and distribution.
212-269-6700;www.dalet.com
Digital Content Manager
Scientific Atlanta
Video stream processor allows users to simultaneously process 2000 video streams in one device; delivers needed video processing horsepower for multiple channels of SD and HD programming, ad and local program insertion, and switched digital video service.
800-433-6222;www.scientificatlanta.com
DSP5D
Yamaha
A DSP expander for the PM5D digital sound reinforcement console; the standalone unit expands the capabilities of the PM5D to 96 mono plus 16 stereo input channels, includes two additional card slots, with more effects and dynamics processing, and can be used with a PC and Yamaha Studio Manager software; if using ADK's new 4RU LYVE Tracker (which is available in three models and based around a Steinberg Nuendo 3 or Cubase 4 audio engine) it can also provide a recording solution capable of up to 192 simultaneous tracks.
714-522-9011;www.yamahaca.com
Isilon IQ Accelerator
Isilon Systems
Platform extension node enables Isilon clustered storage users to independently scale aggregate throughput up to 10GB/s; automatically joins an Isilon IQ storage cluster in 15 seconds, with no manual provisioning or system downtime; adds processing power, memory bandwidth, and parallel read and write access to a single file system and fully symmetric storage cluster.
877-247-4566;www.isilon.com
StreamZHD
Digital Rapids
Server allows users to capture, encode, transcode and deliver content in multiple formats ranging from uncompressed HD video to high-quality streaming media, all from a single, intuitive interface; the format-agile system can capture HD or SD video in its native format, or format convert it on-the-fly from HD to SD, SD to HD, or between HD resolutions and frame rates; supports 8-bit and 10-bit uncompressed video and hardware-based JPEG2000 compression, plus a broad range of encoding formats.
905-946-9666
www.digital-rapids.com
QuMax-2000
K-WILL
A/V-quality monitoring device supports video formats including SD and HD and analog systems in NTSC and PAL, as well as analog, embedded, AES/EBU digital and SDI/HD-SDI audio formats; detects A/V errors automatically in real time on a single stimulus frame-by-frame basis, and quality degradation such as compression strain and audio noise (including lip sync errors) by a double stimulus process; features 12 input channels for multichannel quality monitoring.
310-512-6910
www.kwillcorporation.com
Genetic Engineering
Quantel
An infrastructure for post and DI; works with new or existing eQ, iQ and Pablo systems; interoperable with all major post systems; allows jobs to be moved between suites in seconds; GenePool host guarantees multiple video streams from an up-to 80TB RAID storage system; Sam data server provides open network access to managed media via CIFS; Max assist workstation controls backroom tasks.
703 448 3199;www.quantel.com
ENDURA ELITE
IDX
Li-Ion V-Mount battery system for ENG/EFP productions features a 142Wh capacity, a twin power cartridge design that doubles its shooting capability for operation of up to 3.5 hours using a 40W HD ENG/EFP camera and replaceable cartridges; complies with RoHS and aircraft security regulations; works with existing ENDURA V-Mount chargers.
310-891-2800;www.idx.tv
POINT-HD V3
e-mediavision.com
HD telestrator allows presenters to annotate, draw, place and move animated graphics over live video using a touch-screen monitor; features outputs genlocked to the SDI input, 16:9 and 4:3 touch-screen HD video display support, a real-time HD video zooming tool, an animated tool for highlighting objects within the video and tool transparency, allowing visible video underneath graphics.
+44 208 755 2014
www.e-mediavision.com
MassStore federated architecture
Masstech
Archive and asset management system gives broadcasters the ability to centralize storage, move data, distribute people and processes, and search for content across multiple broadcast facilities; allows asymmetrical propagation of assets between multiple MassStore systems; enables decentralization or centralization of storage with storage shared dynamically among all facilities; offers simplified asset searching of all locations, including tape libraries, nearline cache or video servers from a Web browser.
905-886-1833;www.masstechgroup.com
Panorama monitors
Wohler
Color 8.4in and 17in LCD video monitors; unit available as standalone or rack-mount; features composite video, 4:3 video, S-video, DVI, PC and optional dual HD/SD-SDI video inputs with buffered loop-throughs; 8.4in LCD has 1040 pixels with 768 lines; 17in LCD provides 1920 pixels with 1200 lines of resolution.
510-870-0810;www.wohler.com
Quattro SE
Vinten Radamec
Manually operated pedestal features an ergonomically assisted lifting column, small doorway width and high-quality precision encoders to provide real-time digital electronic positioning over the floor and during elevation; includes a base processor and head processor electronic modules and PDA for configuration and user interface.
845-268-0100
www.vintenradamec.com
ProXchange
Omneon
Transcoding system runs on MediaGrid active storage system; provides a scalable and efficient grid-based transcoding platform; handles a wide variety of audio and video formats including H.264; conversion and rewrapping between wrapper formats supported with preservation and accurate placement of all metadata through all conversion operations.
408-585-5000;www.omneon.com
Carbon Coder 2.5
Rhozet
Transcoding system supports SD/HD Panasonic P2, Sony XDCAM, Avid MediaStream, Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio and the import of IMX or HDV files in a QuickTime wrapper, which can be converted for broadcast playout, Web and mobile; includes Quantel HD and the long-GOP version of LXF for Leitch servers support, as well as the ability to import and export MPEG video with SMPTE 302M audio.
408-246-3338;www.rhozet.com
7710ARC
Evertz
Motion-adaptive video aspect ratio converter converts 4:3 SD sources to properly configured wide-screen aspect ratio; the 7710ARC-F version can also add a fill input for side-panel keying; supports WWS and Vi; modules can be configured through SNMP.
905-335-3700;www.evertz.com
DTS
JDSU
Digital video test platform offers six different combinations of MPEG-2 (DVB, ATSC) transport stream generation, capture, stream creation and analysis; enables operators to precisely capture stream data and conduct trigger stream report generation; features SimulTrack, which performs simultaneous analysis and monitoring of up to 256 MPEG transport streams contained within a GigE pipe.
408-546-5000;www.jdsu.com
Oasis
BitCentral
Digital distribution and archiving system connects with existing news production systems (whether proprietary or tape-based) and saves stories as digital files on commodity storage devices, which can be instantly and automatically shared over existing bandwidth; allows newsroom groups to share content between HD and SD stations; advanced search features tie scripts and slugs to the video.
800-214-2828;www.bitcentral.com
SBT3-5200
Streambox
Video transport system for use over IP and satellite links; ideal for use in live news and distribution to cable headends; composite SD-SDI I/O and AES audio; uses Streambox ACT-L3 coding technology; leverages store and forward options to enhance signal management.
206-956-0544;www.streambox.com
WxVision.net
Weather Metrics
The digital, HD-quality tower camera system is designed specifically for the broadcast industry and Web applications; provides live broadcast-quality video; archives 48 hours of timelapse images in the system; allows users to display a timelapse for any given time period in the previous 48 hours.
800-869-6629
www.weathermetrics.com
Protus Ph.C
Snell & Wilcox
Video image conditioning system for mobile and broadband TV services; supports increased picture quality with reduced bandwidth requirements; features noise reduction, motion-compensated deinterlacing and scaling; modifies video for correct output scanning format, picture size, aspect ratio and required frame rate.
212-481-2416;www.snellwilcox.com
DK-727
Ikegami
Native 720/60P full digital HD studio and portable companion camera; full-digital process ASIC's provide 14-bit A/D conversion with sophisticated digital image-enhancement features; CCD image sensors feature an additional 2dB more S/N than previous models; portable HDK-727P camera offers additional performance advantages for ease of use and convenience with improved smaller, lighter, lower-power-consumption design.
201-368-9171;www.ikegami.com
PolarChoice
Electro-Voice
Low-profile, multipattern microphone; allows for a wireless transmitter; features multipattern microphone providing one nondirectional and three directional polar patterns; provides up to 3dB reduction in ambient noise.
952-736-3901
www.electrovoice.com
VS57000
Gepco
The five-channel RG7 HD video snake provides multichannel transmission of serial digital, uncompressed HD video over long distances; each coax element is constructed from Gepco's VHD7000 16-gage HD coax, which features a gas-injected foam polyethylene dielectric and a 3GHz bandwidth; for broadband noise rejection, the cable is shielded with both a tinned copper braid and foil shield.
818-569-5222;www.gepco.com
VD256256L and HD256256L
Network Electronics
The new routers are 256 × 256 versions of the VikinX modular range; the units provide fully hot-swappable module cards, built-in dual redundant power supply and fully redundant control architecture and controller functions; control features include a TCP/IP control interface and TCP/IP interconnectivity with VikinX modular control panels, SNMP agent, as well as a comprehensive surveillance of the routers' vital parameters.
800-420-5909;www.network-electronics.com
OPUS 2
OmniBus
Content management system delivers soft-XML support for customized logging and annotation, frame-accurate proxy generation and viewing, full-text indexing and searching, seamless integration with production editing systems such as Avid and Final Cut Pro, and standardized Web services data exchange with adjacent systems; moves the content process from specialized hardware to a standard IT platform; Smart Client provides access from both Windows and Mac desktops.
303-237-4868;www.omnibus.tv
ViBE
Grass Valley
MPEG-4 encoder embeds Dolby Digital Coding into ViBE MPEG-4 encoder; integrated, simple, one box solution for digital broadcast encoding; simplifies systems integration.
503-526-8150
www.grassvalley.com
Avenue 7420
Ensemble Designs
An HD/SD logo inserter for the company's Avenue modular signal integration system; the dual rate logo inserter can accept either an SD or HD video input and key still logos and animations over program material; can also supply separate fill and key outputs to a production switcher; the 7490 series sub module options provide HD upconversion, downconversion, crossconversion and aspect ratio conversion; with the 7490 installed, the 7420 can accommodate any input — SD-SDI or HD-SDI.
530-478-1830
www.ensembledesigns.com
Cheetah I/O
QuStream
A/D frame sync I/O cards convert analog NTSC/PAL to SDI at the input; extends life of a facility's analog gear; frame sync option on each input will correct and lock all signals coming into the router on this input card; also HD to SD downconversion/aspect ratio conversion output cards available in a single-card, which maximizes the output structure of the router.
631-912-1301;www.qustream.com
Tactical Fiber Optic Cables
Belden Brilliance
ENG camera cables are designed for use in mobile communications systems and digital camera transmissions in ENG vehicles; are small and lightweight for fast, easy deployment at outdoor events; feature an aramid yarn strength member and a tough, sunlight-resistant polyurethane outer jacket; offer a smaller bend radius capability, and improved flexibility and resiliency.
800-235-3361;www.belden.com
IPTV
Intelsat
Features more than 200 video and audio channels encoded in MPEG-4 and super headend and uplink facilities that package the acquisition, aggregation, encoding, formatting and encryption of licensed TV programming, re-encodes programming in MPEG-4, and multiplexes and encapsulates it into IP streams for uplinking and delivery to the last mile video service providers; uses C-band capacity on two satellites.
202-944-7546;www.intelsat.com
Arbalest
Sigma Electronics
Provides automatic, transparent detection and compensation for any delays between video and corresponding audio, eliminating lip-sync errors; system consists of a preprocessor unit and the transmission origin point and post-processor at the reception point that accept either HD or SD-SDI as video input/output and up to four audio transport streams.
866-569-2681;www.sigmaelectronics.com
LTO-3A drive
Quantum
New, higher-performance archive solution offering up to 400GB (30 hours of 25Mb/s HD) of removable networked storage capacity in a tape-based file system that is MXF-aware; features built-in GigE capability; network-attached drives permit direct access by workstations and servers on standard IT networks; drag and drop access by applications and operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Mac OSX.
408-994-4000;www.quantum.com
SoftMetal
Ross
Production switcher provides multidefinition capability with on-the-fly scaling on every output; features graphics workflow support; client/server architecture for distributed control, IT server-class hardware and software-based codecs; provides up to 4.2TB of RAID 5 protected storage in a 3RU chassis; includes up to two HD-SDI inputs and four HD-SDI outputs.
613-652-4886:www.rossvideo.com
HD-STAR series
Harris
A series of low-cost options to HD-STAR portable HD/SD generator and test monitor and OPTO TEST optical test and measurement instruments; the battery-powered systems are handheld; the PDA-sized system performs multiple test and measurement functions, including video test signal generation; series includes color and waveform monitoring, serial data analyzer and audio analyzer/monitor.
513-459-3400
www.broadcast.harris.com
SRW-1800
Sony
VTR supports 4:2:2 1080 50P/60P recording and 4:4:4 1080 HQ recording modes; 880Mb/s recording capability; designed to accommodate multiple distribution formats — 1080 50i/60i and 720/50P/60P; deck can accommodate up to two times off-speed playback of 25fps and 30fps content over 1080/50P and 1080/60P transmission lines; accepts large and small cassettes.
800-686-7669
www.sony.com/professional
