NEW PRODUCTS

Snell
Vega

Routing platform is now available in a 192-port, 4RU version; allows users to configure any signal port independently for fiber or coax (copper) connectivity; enables any port to be configured as either an input or output; asymmetric I/O port designation enables users to configure the router with just one input and 191 outputs, 191 inputs and one output, or any combination in between; offers a full range of options — dual crosspoints, dual controllers, dual power supplies and dual fans — all of which are hot-pluggable or replaceable.
www.snellgroup.com

Volicon
NAVE module

Nielsen Audio Video Encoder (NAVE) Decoding, Logging and Alerting module is designed for the Observer digital video monitoring and logging product range; ratings assurance tool enables broadcasters or networks to ensure proper transmission and delivery of NAVE codes to Nielsen monitoring equipment and, in turn, ensure ratings credit for advertisements; unlike standalone equipment, the unit affordably logs NAVE IDs along with the broadcast content.
www.volicon.com

Wohler
DVM line

DVM line has been expanded to include three new MPEG video monitors in larger dual-screen models; the DVM-5210 (shown here) is a 5RU system with two 10in screens; the DVM-4290 is a 4RU system with two 9in screens; the DVM-3270 is a 3RU system with two 7in screens; all of the monitors provide advanced test and measurement features for convenient at-a-lance monitoring of program content from 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and MPEG-2/4 ASI streams.
www.wohler.com

FOR-A
LTS-50

Storage appliance uses a linear tape file system (LTFS), which records video on tape as files and enables the reading and writing of files from a PC via FTP; can create original and duplicate copies with the installation of an external LTO drive; can be controlled through the company's LTR Browser software, and another optional proxy generator can be configured to automatically create low-res proxy files and thumbnails when archiving MXF files.
www.for-a.com

Primestream
FORK Production Suite

Now integrates with the Sony XCDAM Station family of professional media recorders; XDCAM Station users can now easily import content into FORK's media asset management software using the FORK Ingest module; in addition, users can now use FORK to control the XDCAM Station in both recording and playout modes, in effect adding master control playout and production automation capabilities to the XDCAM Station.
www.primestream.com

Weather Central
ESP:LIVE

Severe weather system has been enhanced to support new dual-polarization weather radar technology; with precise display of damaging hail, debris in tornadoes, improved flash flood warnings and more accurate identification of winter precipitation, the system is designed to enable users to better inform their viewers when severe weather strikes; features integrated posting to a station's Facebook and Twitter pages, hyper-local mapping and advanced storm tracking algorithms.
www.wxc.om

MultiDyne
FS-6000 Fiber-Saver

Portable CWDM remapper/multiplexer transports up to six digital optical or six SDI signals over a single fiber, allowing users to transport additional signals easily in situations where there is an insufficient amount of available fibers; can easily combine up to six uncompressed 3Gb/s SDI signals onto a single fiber, ensuring a pristine signal through the use of built-in reclockers; can be integrated with any fiber-optic broadcast equipment; works well with any digital optical signal.
www.multidyne.com

TSL
Touchmix Pilot Desktop Remote

Consists of a new Desktop Remote panel with rack-mount host unit; provides one-touch access to any analog or digital audio source material in mono, stereo or surround; allows for the adjustment of levels and balance; delivers the capability to mix together multiple sources; designed to be a complete system for lean-back audio monitoring; features the latest touch-screen technology.
www.tsl.co.uk

Front Porch Digital
LYNXdr

Secure, cloud-based, disaster recovery and long-term asset storage service; ingests file-based video content via networking and data tape shipment; users have the option of managing the ingest and restore processes manually from supplied software, or automating the processes to make ingest and restore invisible and seamless background tasks.
www.fpdigital.com

AJA Video Systems
Ki Pro Mini v4.0

New firmware for the Ki Pro Mini compact field recorder offers support for the Avid DNxHD video codec, thereby enabling further production efficiencies to Avid Media Composer family users; support for Avid DNxHD allows video editors using Avid editing systems to simplify their workflows and improve image quality throughout the editorial process.
www.aja.com