products

CONTROL PANEL

Ross Video Synergy 100

Features 16 digital inputs, 10 source buttons with shift, “squeeze & tease” DVE effects and 3 axis joystick; includes 3 keyers, 2 chroma keyers, 8 aux buses, a disk drive and advanced DSK borders; has preview overlay, industry standard editor interface and free software upgrades from the world wide web.
613-652-4886;www.rossvideo.com

TV AUDIO PROCESSOR

Modulation Sciences msi 3300

All inputs and outputs are both digital and analog; includes an audio processor and an A/D/D/A converter; eliminates the need for external codes; features a bright fluorescent display; a single knob brings up all windows.
732-302-3090;www.modsci.com

MICRO LIGHTING KITS

Frezzi Energy Systems Micro-Sun Gun HMI

Includes a Micro-Light, battery, charger and battery pouch; all Micro-Lights includes a bulb and standard shoe mount; FNP-1S battery runs a Micro-Fill with a 35 watt bulb for more than 45 minutes and a 20 watt bulb for more than 75 minutes.
973-427-1160;www.frezzi.com

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Media 100 GenesisEngine

Features three silicon processors capable of processing 12 streams of uncompressed video simultaneously in real time; perform real-time effects operations and image processing functions with 10-bit or greater internal precision.
800-773-1770;www.media100.com

DIGITAL AUDIO MULTI-PAIR

Gepco 552624GFC

Joins the 5526GFC series of 110 Ω digital audio multi-pair; provides a convenient way to interconnect between digital audio consoles, recorders, processors and routers; features an exacting 110 Ω impedance, low jitter and attenuation, ease of termination, and flexibility.
847-795-9555;www.gepco.com

AUDIO RECORDER

360 Systems DigiCart-E

Networkable audio recorder operates at 16 or 24 bits and at all sample rates; features a large LCD display; files are compatible with earlier DigiCarts; editing tasks include trims, fades and level adjustments.
818-991-0360;www.360systems.com

AUDIO CONVERTER

SALZBRENNER STAGETEC TrueMatch Reference Microphone Converter:

Features 28-bit resolution, with sample rates of up to 96 kHz; traces and eliminates all circuit-related inaccuracies; analog audio signals range between -128 and +22 dBu.
+49 95 45 4 40 300;www.stagetec.com

MICROPHONE

Audio-Technica AT3035

Part of Audio-Technica's new 30 series of microphones; large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone; features a flat, extended frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz, a professional shock mount and switchable low-frequency roll-off.
330-686-2600;www.audio-technica.com

DIGITAL AUDIO CONSOLE

Calrec Audio Alpha 100

Console provides 48 multitrack/matrix outputs, 20 auxiliary busses, eight audio groups and four main outputs; each track can be mono, stereo or surround.
+44 1422 842159;www.calrec.com

DIGITAL PRODUCTION MIXER

Studer Professional Audio Vista 7

Features Studer's Vistonics user interface, which integrates touch-sensitive rotary controls and buttons within a flat screen display; allows variations of control color and design; can be used in 48 kHz or 96 kHz mode; audio interfaces offer full 24-bit resolution.
818-841-4699;www.studer.ch

CONSOLE

Klotz Digital America VADIS 880

Mainframe designed for decentralized digital audio/media networking; accepts a wide variety of audio, data and DSP modules without limitation to inputs or outputs; worldwide platform to mixing console and control surface manufacturers serving the broadcast, audio recording, multimedia and sound reinforcement industries.
678-966-9900;www.klotzdigital.com

DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING SYSTEM

Euphonix System 5

Consists of the System 5-B digital broadcast console configured for live and live-to-tape production, the System 5-F digital film console configured with motion picture mixing in mind, the System 5-P digital post-production console configured for mixing audio for video, and the System 5-M music recording and mixing system configured for music and live applications.
650-855-0400;www.euphonix.com

BROADCAST CONSOLE

Solid State Logic Aysis Air Plus

Has built-in redundancy and security; features hot-swappable faders and is capable of expansion; includes reset capabilities and flexible stereo or 5.1 surround operation; has a 32-fader and channel strip.
212-315-1111;www.solid-state-logic.com

LOUDNESS METER

Dolby Laboratories LM100

This analysis tool provides a broadcast-friendly solution for measuring the loudness of content; enables broadcasters to eradicate the subjective loudness differences in their television audio; capable of accepting PCM, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby E, analog and combined RF cable television signals.
415-558-0200;www.dolby.com

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

TASCAM SX-1:

Combines automated digital mixing, hard disk recording, MIDI sequencing, powerful editing, DSP plug-in technology and multiformat capabilities; offers complete surround sound mixing capabilities.
323-726-0303;www.tascam.com

AUDIO DESCRIPTOR

Eyeheight AD-2E

Provides full monitoring of the audio description source embedded in a serial digital interface signal; the audio occupies channels three and four within the digital video ancillary data space of the SDI data stream.
+44 1923 256 000;www.eyeheight.com

SWITCHER

Solid State Logic MT Version 6

Incorporates new channel and main busy dynamics options; features new digital algorithms and a selectable moving/non-moving fader control surface.
212-315-1111;www.solid-state-logic.com

HEADPHONES

Sennheiser HMD series

Lightweight designed 102dB SPL headphone monitoring system attenuates ambient noise by 32dB; features a super-cardioid microphone mounted on a flexible, acoustically isolated boom.
800-434-9190;www.sennheiser.com

DIGITAL PRODUCTION TOOL

Sony Electronics eVTR

A plug-in card that enables Sony MPEG IMX VTRs to connect to Gigabit Ethernet networks; can transfer video segments as files over IP networks to other MPEG IMX VTRs or servers anywhere in the world; also enables remote control of VTRs.
201-930-1000;www.sony.com/professional

MULTI-CHANNEL AUTOMATION CONTROL SYSTEM

OminBus Systems Colossus

Features 1000+ channels and assignable operator control; includes a timeline-based user interface, fast schedule editing and automatic error recovery; has a multiple operator-configurable data view.
530-470-1700;www.omnibus.tv

CONTENT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Irdeto Access Pisys

Provides conditional access and encryption key management functionalities for cable, satellite, and IP content providers; designed to meet the demanding needs of large-scale platform operators with millions of subscribers; enables platform operators to manage both IP and DVB subscribers.
858-618-4878;www.irdetoaccess.com

AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Sundance Digital NewsLink

Provides control and management that interlocks video servers, editors and newsroom computers; provides a high-efficiency on-air interface, master system databasing, scheduled and ad-hoc recording, and integrated content archiving.
972-444-8442;www.sundancedigital.com

SECURE DATA BROADCAST SYSTEM

Triveni Digital SkyScraper

Assists broadcasters to broadcast large quantities of data in a secure end-to-end environment from information providers through broadcast stations to information customers; includes head-end servers to manage the data flow from information providers to broadcast stations and customer-site receivers to extract the data from broadcast and make it available to end users.
609-716-3500;www.trivenidigital.com

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

Florical Systems AirGuide

Updated electronic program guide for PSIP and the Internet that is updated from AirBoss, Florical's on-air presentation system; specifically designed to facilitate the multiple channel environment and provides TV stations an automated way to maintain its program guide.
352-372-8326;www.florical.com

LIVE PRODUCTION AUTOMATION SOLUTION

ParkerVision PVTV NEWS CR4000

Provides expanded video, keyer, audio and control capabilities; performs back-to-back transitions with up to five upstream layers; features include a CG list display from new automation scripts and rundowns.
800-532-8034;www.parkervision.com

ASSET MANAGEMENT DATABASE

Crispin AssetBase 2000

Web-browsable facility database with flexible device server architecture; based on a Microsoft SQL server with total facility playlist and asset control.
919-845-7744;www.crispincorp.com

MULTICHANNEL MASTER CONTROL SOLUTION

Miranda Technologies Glass Cockpit

Combines elements of branding, on-air presentation switching and monitoring into a compact single operator station; maximizes operator control and efficiency; keeps overheads to a minimum.
514-333-1772;www.miranda.com

DMG PLATFORM

Pathfire Digital Media Gateway

Users can aggregate content from a variety of sources; content arrives automatically on DMG servers at stations; minimizes the need to schedule or monitor satellite feeds; reduces the need for tape; integrates with other station gear.
770-619-0801;www.pathfire.com

HD CAMERAS

Sony Electronics HDW-730 HDCAM

Features IT CCD image sensors that offer high sensitivity, high signal-to-noise, and low vertical smear on severe highlights; includes switchable 60i/50i operation.
201-930-1000;www.sony.com/professional

PROFESSIONAL ENG LENSES

Fujinon A13×6.3E and A13×6.3

6.3 mm focal length at wide end with magnification of 13 times (82 mm focal length at telephoto end); inner focus incorporated; high-quality images; substantial reduction of variation in angle of view caused by focus operation.
972-385-8902;www.fujinon.com

VIRTUAL STUDIO PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Radamec Broadcast Systems Scenario XR

Provides real studio image quality; an addition to Radamec's Virtual Scenario studio system; includes reflections of live inserted elements; runs under Windows NT operating system; imports 3D set designs.
877-RADAMEC;www.RadamecBroadcast.com

TRIPOD SERIES

Miller Fluid Heads Sprinter

Features include dual, side-action Sprint-Loks, fully variable mid-level spreader, rapid set-up transport clips, sprint-grip carry handle and reinforced 100 mm bowl.
973-857-8300;www.miller.com

ON-BOARD BRICK BATTERY

Frezzi Energy Systems BP-14MH

Can handle the higher power requirements demanded by today's ENG crews; Frezzi's advanced Energy Gage is available on all BP-14MH batteries, provides accurate capacity information regardless of the battery's age.
973-427-1160;www.frezzi.com

CINEMA-STYLE GAMMA OPTION

Panasonic AJ-HDC27 VariCam HD Cinema Camera option

Option extends the AJ-HDC27 range to provide control of the image's color saturation; improves master gamma, knee point and detail control; users can obtain more detail in an image's white area, while maintaining detail in the black areas.
800-528-8601;www.panasonic.com/broadcast

CINE/HD CAMERA STABILIZING SYSTEM

Sachtler Artemis

Offers an improved sled with a +/-90-degree rotation of the battery mount to allow fast and precise counterbalancing; features reduced weight of the spring arm and an optimized fit of the vest.
516-867-4900;www.sachtler.com

CAMERA ROBOTICS CONTROL PANEL

Telemetrics CP-D-3A

Features a modular design that can be expanded and upgraded; basic panel includes a 3-axis joystick for pan, tilt and zoom functions; options include camera ROP control, iris master black control, and a rocker switch for variable speed control of the Televator Elevating Pedestal or camera track left and right.
201-848-9818;www.telemetricsinc.com

MINI-DV CAMCORDER

Panasonic AG-DVX100

Captures cinema-style, 24-frame progressive scanned images; equipped with three 1/3-inch progressive scan CCDs; offers a high sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux.
800-528-8601;www.panasonic.com/broadcast

CHARGER

PAG Quasar

Compact 2-channel charger and battery management system; incorporates a 40W camera supply; available with either PAGlok connectors or Snap-On compatible connectors; detects cell chemistry, state of charge, capacity and condition.
818-760-8285;www.pagusa.com

TOWER CAMERA

TRON-Tek TOWER CAM

Designed as a cost-effective alternative to airborne video systems; features a Ω-inch color video camera and a 1-inch format 16 to 160 mm lens; yields an overall zoom capacity of 32 to 320 mm; dowlinked to the studio via S-band video link.
918-663-4877;www.tron-tek.com

LENSES

Canon HD-EC

Prime and zoom lenses featuring advanced focus rotation angle and improved markings; share a uniformed design concept to achieve a consistent “Canon look,” color temperature and minimized focus breathing.
800-321-4388;www.canonbroadcast.com

TRIPOD

Bogen Photo Manfrotto 540ART Road Runner

Composed of carbon fiber tubes to support ENG cameras weighing up to 33 lbs; features an integrated automatic mid-level spreader mechanism for quick setup and a multisurface system for all-terrain stability; 100 mm bowl and 75 mm bolt-on adapter to accommodate all popular video heads.
201-818-9500;www.bogenphoto.com

BATTERY

Aspen Electronics XL-7B Bracket

Control module for adapting 14.4 V batteries to supply Canon 7.2 V cameras and 12 V lights simultaneously; can be used with the XL bracket for mechanical stabilization for lightweight Canon cameras.
714-379-2515;www.aspenelectronics.com

MPEG IMX CAMCORDER

Sony Electronics MSW-900

Features a MPEG-I Frame structure at a bit rate of 50 Mbits/s and Power HAD; offers a high signal-to-noise ratio and high sensitivity for low-light levels; includes 12-bit A/D and advanced digital signal processing technology.
201-930-1000;www.sony.com/professional

CG/GRAPHIC SOFTWARE

Broadcast Software Solutions CGXPress

Character generation and graphics for 32-bit digital pcCodi; features a drag-and-drop interface; EAS, TV ratings and easy display of logos; available as software-only or turnkey systems.
800-273-4033;www.broadcastsoftware.tv

SOFTWARE

Inscriber Technology RT-FX

Delivers real-time animation and 3D effects with the innovative ability to combine streams of dynamic data with video and graphics; live broadcast productions such as sporting events or election coverage can produce stunning graphics while integrating statistics or other newswire information.
519-570-9111;www.inscriber.com

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR (DSP)

Equator Technologies BSP-15

DSP now supports Microsoft Windows Media video encoding and decoding solutions including the next generation of Windows Media, code-named Coronoa; enables Windows Media Playback at resolutions up to 720P; allows real-time encoding of full-resolution (D1) video.
408-369-5200;www.equator.com

WORKSTATION

SGI (Silicon Graphics) Fuel Visual Workstation

Includes an MIPS R14000A processor, a VPro 3-D graphics system and a high-bandwidth design; features 48-bit RGBA; fuel supports up to 4 MB of cache and up to 4 GB of memory.
800-800-7441;www.sgi.com

INTERCOM STATIONS

Clear-Com i-Stations

1-RU stations for Matrix Plus digital intercom systems; series of 35 stations featuring different combinations of display and non-display key modules, level-control modules, keypad modules and auxiliary input modules.
510-496-6624;www.clearcom.com

VISUAL EFFECTS SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Discreet combustion 2

The latest version of Discreet's unified paint, animation and 3D composing software application for motion graphic designers, animators and visual effects artists; resolution-independent, vector paint, animation and compositing solution for multi-format work from the web to video and HDTV to feature film.
415-547-2457;www.discreet.com

INTERCOM SYSTEM

Drake Electronics 4000 Series II

Available in three frame sizes; all matrices have been designed to share the same core functionality, software, range of control panels and accessories; features include CD-quality audio; crosspoint, processor and PSU redundancy; and interfacing to ISDN and digital networks.
+44 1727 871200;www.drake-uk.com

LED TOWER BEACON

Dialight LED tower beacon

Designed to be resistant to lightning strikes and other static surges; guaranteed to meet current FCC light output specifications for five years; protection against electrical surges and voltage spikes exceeding 250 volts.
732-919-3119;www.dialight.com

SDI/HDTV MULTIPLEXER

Telecast Fiber Systems Plus4

Transports four channels of serial digital video on a single optical fiber; handles all standard digital formats from 19.4 Mbits/s up to uncompressed HDTV at 1.5 Gbits/s; applications include connections in and between production and post-production facilities, and SDTV/HDTV traffic between metropolitan switching centers.
508-754-4858;www.telecast-fiber.com

PROFESSIONAL EDITOR

Pinnacle Systems silver

Bridges analog and digital domains; includes a scaleable MPEG-2 compression (5 to 50 Mbytes/s); includes real-time workflow, InTime processing and open network capability.
650-526-1600;www.pinnaclesys.com

WIRELESS CAMERA D-ENG SOLUTION

TANDBERG Television Voyager Lite

Transports up to 40 channels of uncompressed SDI, HD-SDI, SDH/SONET and GigE over a single fiber; converts analog and digital video and audio as well as data from an electrical signal to an optical wavelength, including audio embedding and de-embedding.
866-928-4433;www.tandbergtv.com

INTERNET ENCODER

Thomson/Grass Valley Group Aqua

Designed to provide high streaming throughput; features One Pass Encoding, which allows users to pre-process, capture and clean content, and render it into multiple streaming formats.
530-478-3000;www.grassvalleygroup.com

MPEG-2 ENCODER

Vela Argus LC

Provides real-time 4:2:0 multiplexing of transport, program and system streams from analog video and audio inputs; available with optional variable bitrate encoding and spectrum multi-stream encoding.
727-507-5300;www.vela.com

WEB SUPERVISION CENTER

Thales Broadcast & Multimedia LAZULITE

Offers remote management and control of all broadband applications and equipment throughout a network using a single and integrated management system; powered by Thales' Open Supervisor software and allows access for multiple users.
413-569-0116;www.thales-bm.com

CAMERA CONTROL AND VIDEO SYSTEM

Livewave Contingency News Gathering

Users can set up systems at a location and manage camera movements in real time by remote control; allows recording in DV50, DV25 or MPEG-2 formats; a camera feed can record to a local hard drive and remote networked locations simultaneously; system allows monitoring of live video by a remote operator over an Intranet or Internet connection.
401-848-7678;www.livewave.com

WEB BUILDER

Miranda iControl Web Builder

Creates custom representations of user installations and facilities; monitor and control Miranda's audio and video equipment and signals from a standard Web browser over standard IP networks.
514-333-1772;www.miranda.com

ONLINE EDITOR

Quantel Version 9 for Editbox

Boosts performance in primary editing, audio management and multi-layer compositing; features tail-free desk editing; new in, out and viewer ‘tuck’ marking; included folded view editing for faster shot reordering.
800-331-8327;www.quantel.com

MEDIA ENGINE

Laird Telemedia Dvora

Professional, realtime turnkey hardware systems, integrated and optimized for your video edit software of choice by AVID, Adobe, AIST, Canopus, DPS, Matrox or Pinnacle; Exact Pentium processor compatibility; all aluminum non-magnetic silver cabinet with advanced air handling system; full tower and rackmounts available.
800-898-0759;www.lairdtelemedia.com

NONLINEAR EDITOR PLUG-IN

Inscriber Technology TitleMotion Pro

Plug-in for Inscriber TitleMotion to add functionality with new striking 3D text and effects; makes any non-linear project more dynamic with 3D text, animated textures over time, animated kerning over time and the ability to apply 3D effects to text and graphic objects over time; graphics plug-in for leading Windows based non-linear editors.
519-570-9111;www.inscriber.com

ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED CAMERA JIB ARM

Radamec Robojib

Robotically controlled camera jib arm creates angles that are difficult to achieve with pedestal-mounted cameras; provides variable speed "on-air" quality movement and repeatability of all axis, including aximuth and elevation; can support pan/tilt head at a ten foot radius.
732-846-0536;www.radamecbroadcast.com

NONLINEAR EDITOR

Avid NewsCutter v3

Features interoperability with iNews products, new Web publishing features and XP model support for DV 50.
978-640-6789;www.avid.com

NONLINEAR EDITOR

Accom Affinity NLE

Features Dimension 8.2 software; offers 30 new features including enhancements to the key frame editor, improved EDL support and improved processing speed.
650-328-3818;www.accom.com

NONLINEAR EDITOR

BOXX HDBOXX

Editor offers variable frame rate support for Panasonic's AJ-HDC27V HD Cinema camera; features 10-bit and eight-bit YUV and eight-bit RGB support; system supports all HD and SD formats, including 16:9 aspect ratios and 2K film resolution.
512-835-0400;www.boxxtech.com

NONLINEAR EDITNG SYSTEM

Matrox DigiSuite MAX

Delivers maximum editing power and creative freedom with more real-time features; analog and digital inputs and outputs is supported to enable users to work in their formats of choice; users deliver in record time on tape, CD and DVD.
514-822-6000;www.matrox.com

SD/HD NOISE REDUCER

Teranex StarFilm

Incorporates advanced algorithms for grain removal, dirt concealment and noise reduction for SD and HD material; allows the user to work with either NTSC or PAL material, or HD 1080p23, 24 or 25 frame film-based material in the same platform.
407-858-6000;www.teranex.com

MATTE EXTRACTION TOOLS

Ultimatte matte extraction tools

Designed for Adobe, Avid, discreet and other leading effects and NLE products; provide an intuitive UI design filled with features such as separate shadow channel, smart matte sizing, image decompression and dynamic screen correction.
818-993-8007;www.ultimatte.com

PIP VIDEO INSERTER

Keywest Technology Big VooDoo

Broadcast-quality picture-in-picture inserter with digital comb filter and full time base correction; delivers an easy way to overlay a foreground video image on background video, graphics or text; gives users infinite control over the size and placement of foreground video.
913-492-4666;www.keywesttechnology.com

HD/SD SWITCHERS

FOR-A Corporation of America Hanabi

Three new versions of the HVS-3000S: the HVS-3000S16, the HVS-3000S24 and the HVS-3000S28; three new versions of the HVS-3000HD: the HVS-3000HD16, the HVS-3000HD24 and the HVS-3000HD28; 3RU high and is suited for OB vans and live applications.
352-371-1505;www.for-a.com

POST-PRODUCTION SWITCHER

Snell & Wilcox HD 2524

Features 24-input, 2.5M/E HDTV production switcher; can receive more inputs by assignment using external router support; features five keyers (two on each M/E and one DSK).
408-260-1000;www.snellwilcox.com

MULTIFORMAT SERVER

Panasonic AJ-YA152

Facilitates serial digital input and output of both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO; supports embedded audio and is compatible with AES/EBU audio; capable of writing and reading VBI signals and LTC I/O.
800-528-8601;www.panasonic.com/broadcast

MULTI-ACCESS VIDEO AND AUDIO SERVER

Sony Electronics VSR-2000A

Supports 24 Mbits/s MP@HL high-definition video with up to eight channels of PCM audio; enables a single VSR-2000A to store and playback more than 20 hours of HD video material.
201-930-1000;www.sony.com/professional

SERVER

SGI (Silicon Graphics) Media Server

Facilitates simultaneous ingest, data network-based file transfers to the server; features a versatile solution for centralcasting; server can interface with browsing and asset management systems-streamlining the process of re-purposing content for Web.
800-800-7441;www.sgi.com

STORAGE SYSTEM

Masstech Group MassStore

An end-to-end advanced nearline, archive and asset management hardware and system software; provides 1000 to 100,000+ hours of non-linear audio/video storage; supports long form and short form programming.
905-886-1833;www.masstechgroup.com

MEDIA STORAGE

Ciprico DiMeda 2400

NAS performance levels exceeding 75 Mbits/s aggregate bandwidth is delivered through a single node; features fault-tolerant dual-node architecture.
763-551-4000;www.ciprico.com

LONG-PLAY STUDIO VTR

Panasonic AJ-HD 1600 VTR

Records for up to 124 minutes on a single cassette; can playback all DV-based cassettes; offers eight 16-bit PCM audio channels to accommodate 5.1 surround sound plus stereo sound mixes.
800-528-8601;www.panasonic.com/broadcast

SERVER

Omneon Video Networks Networked Content Server

Maximizes transport of video over high-speed IP networks; channel density has been leveraged through additional interface ports; uses the Extended File System and multiple Directors (servers); configurations provide fault tolerant systems for redundancy.
408-585-5000;www.omneon.com

WALL MOUNT

Chief Manufacturing 2000 series

Series includes pitch-adjustable wall mount, static mount-portrait/landscape and static wall mount; low-profile flat-panel display mounts with Q-Latch.
952-894-6280;www.chiefmfg.com

AUDIO MONITOR

Wohler Technologies VAMP-1

Composite video and two channel analog audio monitor offers the ability to monitor both audio and video from a single analog source; contained in a 2U unit; monitors video in either NTSC or PAL.
650-589-5676;www.wohler.com

MONITORING SOFTWARE

Thomson/Grass Valley Group Netcentral

Software monitors the health of SNMP-compliant devices; warns users via e-mail pager, phone or GUI.
530-478-3000;www.grassvalleygroup.com

ROTARY PHASE CONVERTER

Kay Industries Phasemaster MA

General-purpose rotary phase converter provides three-phase power at its output terminals with each phase shifted 120° features automatic controls for remote monitoring, surge protectors, transformers and outdoor enclosures for weather protection.
219-236-6220;www.kayindustries.com

AUDIO VIDEO MONITOR

Ward-Beck Systems AVM4

Unit combines aural and visual monitoring in a 2 RU package; visual display features a high resolution (600 × 234) LCD screen; accepts 4 AES audio, 4 stereo analog audio and 4 composite (NTSC) video inputs.
416-335-5999;www.ward-beck.com

EDITING CONSOLES

Forecast Consoles ImageMaster series

Pre-engineered line of consoles can be used in linear, nonlinear, multimedia and graphics applications.
631-253-9000;www.forecast-consoles.com

LCD MONITOR

Marshall Electronics V-R82P-SDI:

Rack-mountable LCD monitor features two 8.4-inch active matrix LCD Panels; panel contains composite video, SDI and XGA inputs and a 3-color tally system; panels have an integral scaler that accepts several resolutions.
310-336-0606;www.mars-cam.com

SYNC GENERATOR

DK Audio PT 5201

Compact VariTime sync generator includes all basic features for sync, timing and test signals in one half-rack sized box; configuration is based on a Windows interface making it easy to manage all the timing, test signals and audio features on one screen; modification from factory present can be saved as a file on a PC hard disk or uploaded to the PT5201 as a setup.
+45 4453 0255;www.dk-audio.com

STANDARDS CONVERTER

Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Platinum

Upgrade features high-definition (2 × HD-SDI) and standard definition (2 × SDI) outputs; includes a 12-bit 4:4:4, internal processor; has a signal to noise ratio less than 72 dB; features a proprietary 46-point interpolation, a CleanCut interpolation, and Genlock, 2 × SDl references.
408-260-1000;www.snellwilcox.com

SIGNAL GENERATOR

HORITA BSG-50

Multiple-output blackburst, sync pulse and audio tone generator; six user-configurable BNC video/pulse outputs; sync signals may be set individually as composite sync, composite blanking, H drive or V drive; also features a separate buffer for each output.
949-489-0240;www.horita.com

A/V SYNCHRONIZER

Fortel DTV FS-414A

Provides superior analog decoding and digital synchronizing technology; modular design for compact installation, with remote control via Ethernet and is NTSC and PAL switchable; has audio embedding, including video legalizer and color corrector.
770-806-0234;www.forteldtv.com

HD TEST SIGNAL GENERATOR

Ensemble Designs Avenue 7405

Provides four HD Serial Digital outputs and genlocks to Tri Level sync or Composite Video; offers a wide variety of test signals that are user selectable; supports 1080i, 1080p, 720p and 1080sf.
530-478-1830;www.endes.com

SINGLE-MODULE APPLICATIONS

Leitch NEO Prism

Provides synchronization, processing and multiplexing and demultiplexing of both video and audio signals on a single module; includes composite video encoder synchronizers, video decoder synchronizer products, audio/video routing and distribution for signal transfer and Diamond Audio compression.
800-231-9673;www.leitch.com

UNIVERSAL SYNCHRONIZER

Pixel Instruments VS5200

Features a 10-bit frame synchronizer; includes a built-in TBC with auto mode select; transcodes from any selected input to all outputs simultaneously; has a wide range output timing and digital proc amp.
408-871-1975;www.pixelinstruments.com

AUTOMATED VIDEO MONITOR

Magni Systems AVM-510A

A waveform monitor and vectorscope with four-channel audio level mastering and automated measurement screens; includes Incidental Carrier Phase Modulation, Differential Gain and Differential Phase monitoring features;
503-615-1900;www.magnisystems.com

COLOR BAR GENERATOR

ESE ES-229

Allows for aligning monitors, tape leader or for checking the signal fidelity of a color system; generates RS-170A full-field bars or black burst via a BNC composite output and one S-Video output; front panel dip switches allow selection of auto-black, color bars/black, interlace/progressive, NTSC pedestal on/off, Chroma on/off and Pal mode.
310-322-2136;www.ese-web.com

TIME CODE GENERATOR

Adrienne Electronics AEC-BOX-8

LTC generator with video sync input; generates DF/NDF play speed LTC locked to the video input (if present).
702-896-1858;www.adrielec.com

CONVERSION EQUIPMENT

Axon Digital Design Synapse

Allows for embedding and de-embedding in frame synchronizers, video A/D and D/A converters; features a minimum of four relocked outputs, the ability to swap channels in embedded audio and a jitter-trap in its cards with SDI I/O.
212-265-6402;www.axon.tv

PREVENTATIVE MONITORING SOLUTION

Pixelmetrix DVStation-Q

Features four hot-swappable port version of DVStation for remote applications; compact, rack mountable device is only 2RU high; includes two hot swappable redundant power supplies.
954-472-5445;www.pixelmetrix.com

DIGITAL AUDIO MONITOR

Wohler AMP2-L8SDA/HD

Features 1.5 Gbits/s of baseband HD-SDI input; includes 4 AES/EBU digital inputs; reduces adjacent bay crosstalk; provides an audible indication of phase/polarity problems; include phase correlation display of selected channels and a headphone jack and muted speakers.
888-5-WOHLER;www.wohler.com

HANDHELD MPEG TESTER

Tektronix AD920:

Battery-powered unit identifies faults and reduces downtime; ensures reliability in networks that distribute video, audio and data in digital formats; designed for broadcast installation, maintenance and field service.
800-835-9433;www.tektronix.com

A/D-D/A CONVERTER

Aphex 212

Features the Aphex Drift Stabilized Analog to Digital Converter; offers multiple stereo outputs and two separate AES mono outputs; optional BNC outputs can be substituted for the AES XLR outputs to be established 75 Ω applications.
818-767-2929;www.aphex.com

DTV TERRESTRIAL MONITORING SYSTEM

Sencore TMS1780

Offers both 8-VSB RF and MPEG-2 transport stream monitoring and video/audio decoding in one package; inputs allow users to analyze both the input to the DTV transmitter and the RF output.
605-339-0100;www.sencore.com

MULTI SDI MONITOR

Leader Instruments LV 5700

Rasterizer; XGA TFT color LCD tilt panel; total digital processing; 20 HD+SD-SDI 525/625; Ethernet; digital audio de-embedded displays surround; bargraphs; hex readout all data; AC/DC operation standard; optional auto-HD eye.
800-645-5104;www.leaderusa.com

SAP/STEREO/VIDEO RECEIVER

Modulation Sciences msi 189

Provides simultaneous all-mode reception for SAP, Stereo, and monaural audio via balanced, line level KLR connectors; features a stable synthesized tuner; uses dual antennas inputs; operating channel is selected by jumpers inside the receiver.
800-826-2603;www.modsci.com

DIGITAL ENCODER

Motorola, Broadband Communications Sector SE-1000

Compact MPEG-2 encoder with front panel controls; ATSC and DVB compliant; designed to optimize for low bit-rate applications.
215-323-1880;www.motorola.com/broaband

RF SYSTEMS

Teracom Components

RF systems for TV and DTV; complete range of components, including filters, combiners, antennas, connectors, rigid line and engineering software.
207-627-7474;www.teracom-c.com

INDUCTIVE OUTPUT TUBES

Eimac K2D150 W and K2100 W

IOT has a peak power output of 150 kW with 37 kW average power for DTV service; provides 100 kW peak-of-sync output (visual only) or common mode output of 84 kW peak-of-sync visual combined with 8.4 kW aural.
650-594-4004;www.eimac.com

DUALBAND ANTENNA

Dielectric Communications TUV-M and TUV-L

New additions for the low and mid-band (Channels 2-6) VHF broadcaster who has a UHF DTV channel with limited tower capacity or aperture; superturnstile antenna for VHF service.
207-655-8152;www.dielectric.com

HDTV ENCODER

Radyne ComStream/Tiernan THE-1

Supports both broadcast and distribution applications; provides compliant ATSC or MPEG-2 transport streams as well as standalone PSIP support with programmable parameters; when operating under the MPEG-2 profile transport stream, data rates of up to 108 Mbits/s are available.
602-437-9620;www.radynecomstream.com

CONSTANT EFFICIENCY AMPLIFIER

Northrop Grumman Electron Devices L-4200 Series

Next generation of high-power broadcast tubes for the UHF television industry; operates at peak powers up to 130 kW; offers a 50 percent improvement in efficiency compared with a standard IOT when operated in digital service.
570-326-3561;www.littonedd.com

BROADBAND ANTENNA

Radio Frequency Systems Broadband Omnislot UHF Antenna

Covers up to 120 MHz and powers up to 120 kW TPO; ideal for stacked arrangements; extends the capability of stacked broadband solutions when mounted on top of a broadband UHF panel array.
203-630-3311;www.rfsworld.com

VHF TRANSMITTER

Rohde & Schwarz NM 7010

1 kW VHF Transmitter: medium power transmitters in the range of 500W to 2 kW; features a digital exciter, a MOSFET amplifier, power supply and air cooling; includes a channel and harmonic filter.
410-910-7832;www.rhodeschwarz.com

DIGITAL SOLID-STATE UHF TRANSMITTER

Larcan MAGNUM

Scalable on-site from 2.5 kW to 20 kW; “hot pluggable” broadband RF modules for any frequency, no tuning required; patented 2X power PA circuitry, LDMOS technology; remote monitoring and control; redundant amplifiers and power supplies; built-in diagnostics; flexible air cooling distribution system.
905-564-9222;www.larcan.com

TRANSMITTER

Ai (formerly Acrodyne Industries) Quantum QEXD1

Remote parameter monitoring available; alternative to going low power in NTSC or DTV, QEXD1 offers a budget-conscious version of high-power Quantum in a single-cabinet, single tube system.
410-568-2105;www.acrodyne.com

LOW-POWER TRANSMITTER

Thales Broadcast & Multimedia Affinity

Designed to be frequency-agile; available from 10W to 400W average output power; fully compatible with the DVB-T and ATSC standards; features an advanced embedded software for alignment and system management.
413-569-0116;www.thales-bm.com

BROADCAST KYLSTRONS

Marconi EEV klystrons

Range of EEV klystrons fits most transmitter types; extends from the older unpulsed tubes to modern wideband types; includes the latest Energy Saving Collector klystrons.
914-592-6050;www.marconitech.com

HIGH-DENSITY DIGITAL ROUTING SWITCHER

Utah Scientific UTAH-400

Expands seamlessly from 64×64 to 1000×1000 and beyond; product line includes HD and SD digital video switchers and a digital audio switcher; all SD switchers are fully upgradable to HD operation by means of an I/O board exchange.
801-575-8801;www.utahscientific.com

A/V SEAMLESS SWITCHER

Folsom Research PresentationMASTER

Designed specifically for systems integrators; supports true seamless switching and superior scaling technology for professional A/V presentations; features eight universal A/V inputs that accept composite (NTSC/PAL), s-video, component, computer and HDTV video.
916-859-2505;www.folsom.com

ROUTING MATRIX

Thomson/Grass Valley Group Concerto series

Compact router features FlexFrame platform; allows users to mix formats within a single frame; users can change a 32×32 system to a 64×64 configuration with a single card, and take advantage of an optional TDM backbone for audio data.
530-478-3000;www.grassvalleygroup.com

ROUTING SYSTEM

ParkerVision XSWITCH

Provides complete system control and redundancy for the PVTV News line of live production automation systems; gradually switches to live production from traditional live news operations; consolidates all switching and routing requirements.
800-532-8034;www.parkervision.com

DIGITAL COAX

Belden Electronics 1505F

New version of the 1505A RG-59 precision digital video coax for use in patch panels and jumpers; features a stranded center conductor and a double braid shield; mates with all 1505A BNC connectors.
765-983-5200;www.belden.com

INTERNET CONTENT GUIDE

Decisionmark TitanTV.com

Provides a comprehensive listing of content available to viewers' homes, and allows one-click recording and viewing; based on proprietary broadcast data and patented Geneva technology, which predicts signal strength at a given address to help determine which channels will receive; guide also assists viewers in choosing an antenna to pick up signals in their area.
319-365-5597;www.decisionmark.com

COAXIAL SWITCH

Dielectric Series 60000

12VDC, 24VDC or 115VAC operation with no field modifications, available in size from 1-5/8-inch to 6-1/8-inch, directly replaces the 50000 series in an economical package.
207-655-4555;www.dielectric.com

10-CHANNEL HD VIDEO SNAKE

Gepco VS10230

Thin-profile, extra-flexible remote video snake that uses Gepco's high-definition miniature 23 AWG coax; ideal for remote production applications in standard or HD digital video formats; provides a convenient and rugged way of transmitting digital video signals within a single cable.
847-795-9555;www.gepco.com

MINIATURE BNC CONNECTOR

Trompeter Electronics 250

Allows for 40 percent greater connector density in a given area; designed for high-frequency digital applications; features 75 ohm impedance throughout the entire HD frequency range.
800-982-2629;www.trompeter.com

ETHERNET TO FIBER-OPTIC MEDIA CONVERTER

Multidyne E-FMX-150

Supports full auto-negotiation for twisted pair and fiber optic media; operates at 1300/1550 nm wavelength over one single mode fiber optic cable; supports up to 25 km and up to 50 km distances with two models.
800-4TV-Test;www.multidyne.tv

TRANSCODER

Pixel Instruments UMAT-1200

Universal monitoring audio transcoder with voice-over option; provides reference-quality A/D and D/A conversion, digital sample rate conversion, and audio monitoring through internal speakers and external headphones.
408-871-1975;www.pixelinstruments.com

CONTROL PLATFORM

DNF Controls ST500

Delivers revolutionary flexibility and operational simplicity to broadcast control applications; can grow from the smallest point solution to a sophisticated network controlling generations of video and audio devices.
818-898-3380;www.dnfcontrols.com

PORTABLE MICROWAVE RADIO

Microwave Radio Communications STRATA

User-configurable and remote controllable; incorporates a modular design for a high degree of flexibility; designed for analog portable and outside broadcasting applications.
978-671-5700;www.mrcbroadcast.com

OPTICAL TRANSPORT MODULES

Network Electronics HD-EO/OE

HD optical and electronic modules for the Flashlink optical transport platform; format-independent cards within the Flashlink frame convert 19.4 Mbits/s and 143 Mbits/s to 1.48 Mbits/s signals; capable of transporting 40-channel DWDM, two-channel WDM and point-to-point on a single strand of fiber.
866-873-7494;www.network-electronics.com