VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM
FOR-A digiWarp-EXII: 3-D graphics system allows artists to create complex scenery composed of four object layers with a live blue screen image; expands the limits for depth of field production in 3-D space beyond what is possible with a single background layer; the priorities between the blue screen talent and each background layer can be swapped freely and instantly during live broadcast.
714-894-3311;www.for-a.com
MULTICHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
Genelec 8020.LSE Espresso: Monitoring system designed for recording studios and post-production suites with control rooms measuring up to 2500cu ft; consists of five Genelec 8020 two-way, bi-amplified active monitors matched with the Genelec 7050B LSE series active subwoofer.
508-652-0900;www.genelec.com
FIBER INTERFACE
Aviom and Fiberplex LightViper EF2: Ethernet snake is A-Net compatible for use with all Aviom Pro16 products; converts Ethernet-based data to fiber for transmission over distances up to 1.25mi; consists of the EF2/i input module and the EF2/o output module.
610-738-9005;www.aviom.com
MULTICHANNEL SOURCE IDENTIFIER
Eyeheight SI-10: Source identifier gives users control of crosspoint allocation; operates via a panel of 2×12 user-legendable pushbuttons; is housed in a sub-chassis with an integral 100-240V AC 50/60Hz local power supply for the control-panel modules.
866-469 2729;www.eyeheight.com
SAN
Avid Unity ISIS: Infinitely scalable intelligent storage (ISIS) system enables 16 individual storage blades housed within a single storage chassis to process media, while simultaneously sharing data and balancing workflow between groups of connected storage drives; has storage capacity of up to 64TB; can link multiple systems.
212-983-2424;www.avid.com
TUNER BASE STATION FRAME
Sony MB-X6: Single-rack-space tuner frame provides slots for up to six plug-in tuners; includes slots for either the WRU-806B or URX-M1 plug-in tuner modules; has auto channel assignment functionality and two passive antennas.
800-686-7669;www.sony.com/professional
ENCODING CONVERTER
Crystal Vision ENDAC: 12-bit encoder converts SDI into flexible combinations of analog signals; four analog outputs are selected by adjusting on-board jumper links and piano switches; outputs configurable as composite or as a mixture of composite and Y/C, YUV or RGB.
954-788-3334;www.crystalvision.tv
VIDEO PROCESSOR
EGT ALTO: H.264/MPEG-4 video processing platform offers two channels of H.264 encoding in 1RU; has GigE interfaces, integrated ProMPEG FEC and simultaneous ASI and IP output; allows xDSL operators to provide television services over low bit-rate networks.
404-591-4800;www.egtinc.com
HD/SD VIDEO TEST GENERATOR
Doremi Labs HDG-20: Palm-sized test generator includes sync input to genlock the unit to an external sync source; has PC and Mac software GUI for serial remote control and new video patterns; operates on 5V to 18V.
818-562 1101;www.doremilabs.com
DATA ACCELERATOR
Isilon Systems Isilon IQ Accelerator: Dynamic performance acceleration software automatically turbo-charges data storage performance in 15 seconds, with no manual provisioning or system downtime; doubles the performance of data storage; provides 6GB/s of total aggregate throughput from a single file system.
206-315-7500;www.isilon.com
IPTV NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
ILC MaxView 5.0 for broadband: Management system consolidates networks into one view; reduces integration time; diagnoses the source of a network failure; issues a trouble ticket; automates recovery activities; can manage third-party systems; interface can be accessed from anywhere with a network connection.
404-504-7400;www.ilc.com
MINIDV CAMCORDER
Panasonic AG-DVX100B: Handheld camera allows camera-to-camera time-code sync and user-settable file transfer over IEEE 1394; is 24p/30p/60i; includes 16:9 letterbox display mode on the electronic viewfinder and 3.5in color LCD monitor for distortion-free squeeze mode or anamorphic display.
201-348-5300;www.panasonic.com
ISCSI BRIDGE
Paralan iS500: Complete family of iSCSI to SCSI bridges; connects parallel SCSI devices to an IP SAN and direct attached storage devices in networked iSCSI storage environments; provides fast, wire-speed iSCSI throughput; built-in addressable GUI using Web browser through a GigE port.
858-560-7266;www.paralan.com
AUDIO PROCESSOR
Vistek V6302: Operates as an audio adjunct to Vistek's range of HD video processing modules; de-embeds up to four groups of audio data; mix, swap and delay any individual channels in that data, and then re-embed them; handles Dolby E or Dolby Digital streams.
973-313-6416;www.vistek.tv
DIGITAL CONSOLE
Solid State Logic C300: Audio mixer features more than 500 mix inputs and 80 mix busses; process linking and stacked channel grouping puts stems and groups under one fader; includes integrated 128-input, multiformat surround monitoring.
212-315-1111;www.solid-state-logic.com
DTV CONVERTER
Teranex Mini: Portable palm-sized DTV format converter features PixelMotion de-interlacing; multi-direction diagonal filter eliminates “jaggies;” has a two- to four-frame delay mode and per-pixel temporal recursive noise reduction; includes aspect ratio conversion and nonlinear anamorphic aspect ratio; has embedded audio handling and scene change detection.
407-858-6000;www.teranex.com
BUNDLED DTV SOLUTION
Triveni Digital GuideBuilder metadata management system and Harmonic DiviCom Ion multichannel MPEG-2 encoder: Package includes the Harmonic DiviCom Ion and Triveni GuideBuilder; provides all of the MPEG and PSIP functions needed for LPTV stations converting to digital; supports multiple video channels; offers digital video services such as push VOD.
609-716-3500;www.trivenidigital.com
800-788-1330;www.harmonicinc.com
STORAGE SYSTEM
Exanet ExaStore version 2.2: NAS features a wide range of heterogeneous hardware support and an increased list of certified hardware; includes a new user interface for the systems administrator application; consolidated management console supports easy installation, management and upgrade.
888-539-2638;www.exanet.com
DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL AND HD SWITCHER
Evertz 9700DCP: Provides consolidated switching and keying control in a compact panel; used in conjunction with the HD switcher and 12×4 router; viewable 640×480 TFT display for adjustments; logo control includes cue in/out/all out, plus full horizontal, vertical and gain adjustments.
905-335-3700;www.evertz.com
