DV RACK
Serious Magic DV rack software: Runs on a PC or laptop connected to a DV camera; provides 10 production tools to assist videographers; allows users to instantly review a clip, scrub to any frame, zoom in, check levels, see audio peaks and compare shots in a split screen; identifies and corrects lighting, video, audio and continuity problems on location.
916-985-8000;www.seriousmagic.com
SAN MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Tiger Technology MetaSAN 2.0: Multiple users can access common data files in workgroups with high bandwidth requirements; Windows, Mac OS X and Linux users can share information simultaneously while continuing to use the OS and other tools; is compatible with multiple connectivity technology including Fibre Channel, SCSI, iSCSI and Ethernet.
514-428-4137;www.tiger-technology.com
SHOTGUN MICROPHONE
Sony Electronics ECM 678: Includes a windscreen, holder, spacer and carrying case; delivers a sensitivity level of -28dB and extremely low inherent noise (less than 16dB SPL); flat-and-wide frequency response is 40Hz to 20kHz; unit is 9.9in long; has a built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch; includes a vibration-resistant mechanism.
800-686-SONY;www.sony.com/professional
XLR CHASSIS CONNECTORS
Neutrik “AA” series: Includes a larger surface contact and gold plating at the contact mating area; features a drop-in replacement for comparable “A” series part numbers; low-contact resistance ensures high-contact pressure for added durability.
732-901-9488;www.neutrikusa.com
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
Lawo zirkonXL: Includes up to 36 channels with modules of four channels each; has a maximum of 192 I/Os simultaneously depending on configuration and includes I/O boards in the variant; features 48 equalizers, 14 dynamic units and 14 limiter units; store console settings on compact flash cards.
+49 7222 1002-0;www.lawo.de
RIBBON MICROPHONE
Nady RSM-2: Uses a 2in long, two-micron thick ribbon; has a fast, accurate, transient response; capable of ultra-high 165db SPL; has a figure-8 audio directional pattern, increased off-axis frequency response on sides and decreased high-response above and below on axis; choose from gold or platinum finish grill; yoke mic stand mount and XLR cord included.
510-652-2411;www.nadywireless.com
DUAL LINK EXTENDER
Gefen DVI-2000 HD: Uses fiber-optic cables to send digital video transmitted through DVI up to 1000ft from the computer; small metal sender and receiver units connect the computer to the extended HD display; one 12V power supply can be connected at either end.
800-545-6900;www.gefen.com
CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Audio-Technica AT2020: Features a custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm; provides extended frequency response plus the ability to handle extremely high SPLs; has a fixed cardioid polar pattern; includes a flat, extended frequency response (20Hz to 20,000Hz), high SPL handling capability (144dB), and a wide dynamic range (124dB); pivoting, threaded stand mount is included.
330-686-2600;www.audio-technica.com
AUDIO METER
DK-Technologies PT0660M: Supports all common audio sample rates, including 96kHz; includes built-in sample rate converters; combines DK's JellyFish surround display with a rotary control knob on the front panel; has an internal switching matrix; change presets to fit user specifications.
602-765-0532;www.dk-technologies.com
STEREO KIT
DPA Microphones 3521: Comes with two 4021 compact cardioid microphones, a carrying case, the XY/ORTF holder, two gooseneck mounts and two magnet bases for mounting on metal surfaces.
303-823-8878;www.dpamicrophones.com
AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE
Euphonix System 5-MC: Includes eight to 48 channel strips with eight knobs, moving faders and TFT screen; has an MC Intelligent Application Controller for master control functions; features two modular frames; has the EuCon high-speed control surface protocol for tight and fast integration with the DAW.
650-855-0400;www.euphonix.com
COMPACT AUDIO ANALYZER
Rohde & Schwarz UPV: Suitable for all interfaces, including analog, digital and combined; has dual-channel processing and generation; record and replay audio signals; has a sample rate up to 192kHz; features an integrated PC.
888-837-8772;www.rohde-schwarz.com
SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER
Texas Instruments Burr-Brown Pro Audio SRC4194: Features 144dB dynamic range and -140dB distortion; combines a wide I/O sampling ratio; handles all major audio rates up to 212kHz; can be operated in hardware mode as a stand-alone pin-programmed device.
800-477-8924;www.ti.com
MULTICHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
Genelec 8030.LSE PowerPak: Consists of five Genelec 8030A two-way, bi-amplified active monitors; one Genelec 7060A LSE series active subwoofer; and a Genelec Acousti/Tape frequency/wavelength measuring tape; setup guide is included for accurate speaker placement, wiring and fine-tuning.
508-652-0900;www.genelecusa.com
MULTICHANNEL TRANSPORTER
APT WorldNet SkyLink: Provides transport of multichannel digital audio over TCP/IP; uses compression algorithm enhanced apt-X to provide a secure method of transferring 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 multichannel audio plus SMPTE time code over a variety of data links; operates in several different modes using secure FTP transmission, real-time streaming or pseudo-streaming.
+44 28 9037 1110;www.aptx.com
UTP CABLES
Belden Brilliance VideoTwist: Offers a single, UTP cable that delivers quality video and data performance; performs reliably when used in component video displays, standard premise Ethernet installations and in blade edge computing/KVM applications.
847-590-1110;www.belden.com
BOUNDARY MICROPHONE
AKG Acoustics C 542 BL: Switchable bass filter helps reduce rumbling or wind noise; filter slope is 12 dB/octave with a corner frequency of 150Hz; works on the “Boundary Layer” principle with the capsule element mounted in the surface area of a boundary; sensitivity is 6dB higher when mounted on large, acoustically-reflecting surfaces.
615-620-3800;www.akg.com
110 OHM DIGITAL AUDIO TWISTED-PAIR CABLES
Gepco DS Series: Available in 24 and 26 gage types and in multipair configurations; rated up to 25MHz to meet the AES3-2003 specifications; features minimal attenuation, low-jitter and a 110 ohm impedance.
800-966-0069;www.gepco.com
IP-BASED STORAGE NETWORKING STANDARD
Studio Network Solutions iSANmp: Allows the sharing of audio and video files over Ethernet; is an IP-based storage networking standard that enables rapid and efficient transport of block-level I/O data over high-speed Ethernet; works with Windows and Mac OS X systems.
877-537-2094;www.studionetworksolutions.com
DIGITAL PRODUCTION CONSOLE
Solid State Logic C200: Features Version 2 software; V2 update increases the console's capacity to 128 in-line channels; features higher channel counts, with full EQ, filters and dynamics signal processing; provides processing emulation for EQ and dynamics; supports 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz and pull-up/pull-down sample frequencies.
323 549 9090;www.solid-state-logic.com
AUDIO DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT
Analog Devices VisualAudio: Can be used initially with ADI's SHARC processor family; provides a graphical environment along with the foundational software required for audio products; includes a customizable software framework and a large library of optimized audio modules.
800-262-5643;www.analog.com
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MULTI-SOURCE DISPLAY PROCESSOR
Leitch NEO SuiteView: Based on the NEO platform; render multiple video and computer signals in real time to high-resolution computer monitors, plasma or projection displays; mix and match with a variety of other processing modules in the same NEO frame; create a customized, systemwide 24-hour monitoring solution.
800-387-0233;www.leitch.com
