New Products, October 2008
Carl Zeiss +0.5 DigiDiopter
Band Pro
Magnification lens is designed to work in conjunction with DigiPrime and DigiZoom series as well as other professional 2/3in HD lenses; attaches to the front of the lens for increased close-focus range and magnification capability; employs an achromatic dual-lens assembly to minimize color fringing and spherical aberration; features antireflective coating to reduce light loss and flare while improving transmission for crisp images with saturated colors and accurate blacks.
+49 89 9454849 0;www.bandpro.de
Concert v2.0
Clear-Com
Communications system establishes a single communication environment for traditional and IP intercom users; links to the Eclipse Matrix Frame with an E-Que IP card over Ethernet; can provide backup communication to the Eclipse by connection to an E-Que IP card; introduces a new user interface that includes an Eclipse panel view, offering users the ability to participate in Matrix communications from any Windows PC with a network connection, including over the Internet.
510-33-6600
www.clearcom.com
LiGHTBoX
MultiDyne
Fiber-optic field transport system designed for field and harsh environment applications where battery-powered equipment is required; can be linked via tactical fiber cable to the company's DVM-2500, HD-1500, HD-3000 and HEMC-4000 transmitters; is fully customizable to offer virtually any signal compilation; offers support for HD, NTSC, audio, Ethernet and data.
516-671-7278;www.multidyne.com
eyeCon
Eyeheight
Web-based system controller allows PC-based control of any module in the company's FB-9E Ether-Box platform; features integral diagnostics that provide instant assurance that the module under interrogation is fully operational; allows device communication and control via intranet or Internet, giving the ability to check a compatible Eyeheight product anywhere in the world via TCP/IP link.
623-328-5800
www.eyeheight.com
LV5330
Leader
Waveform monitor features a 6in integral XGA TFT screen that makes the unit appropriate for on-camera operation; measures 8.5in × 5in × 2.5in; weighs 2.9lbs; can be operated from mains via optional universal power supply or from a 12V battery (V-Lok or Anton Bauer); power consumption is 18W; display panel is framed on three sides by clearly labeled pushbutton function selectors, three rotary adjustment control and a forward-facing USB interface; dual auto-detecting HD/SD-SDI inputs and a switched output are incorporated.
800-645-5104;www.leaderusa.com
XStream
EditShare
Shared-storage, collaborative workflow solution for DI and broadcast workflows; each 16-drive chassis processes more than 1Gb/s; allows users to combine multiple XStream chassis to match the needs of any large-scale production workgroup or high-bandwidth content creation facility; provides an open environment for creative teams to share media regardless of application and platform; supports large numbers of SD and compressed HD video streams or multiple streams of uncompressed HD or 2K video.
617-782-0479
www.editshare.com
NEXIO AMP 2.0
Harris
3Gb/s-ready broadcast server features increased processing power and great I/O density; supports four HD video I/O channels; capable of ingesting and playing out 1080p signals; media applications include NEXIO AMP Logo, an on-air branding system that allows each playout channel on NEXIO AMP to feature unique graphic elements and animated sequences; other applications include NEXIO AMP ChannelView, a multiviewer I/O monitoring application, and NEXIO AMP Track Editor, an audio track and captioning metadata manipulation tool.
800-231-9673
www.broadcast.harris.com
IntegrityCS Series
QuStream
Line of packaged video and audio processing solutions for video production and broadcast can handle multiple signal formats and image and signal manipulation requirements; provides application-specific processing in stand-alone 1RU solutions; includes local control with menu-driven operation or can control multiple devices from a single panel connected via Ethernet.
416-385-2323
www.qustream.com
RFX-PRX-II
RF Central
Portable handheld COFDM monitor/receiver offers record and playback capabilities via a user-replaceable flash memory card; ideal for a wide range of applications, including ENG and confidence monitoring; available in 2GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands; other frequency bands can be furnished upon request; equipped with a 5.6in high-resolution screen.
717-249-4900
www.rfcentral.com
integraSuite
iStor Networks
Management interface eliminates the requirement to manage individual RAID groups and their LUN configurations; presents a pool of storage that is easily carved up into individual customized volumes, reducing administrative, support and other operational costs; supports multiple RAID levels across drives; facilitates flexible storage configurations by managing integraStor's storage virtualization engine, which can fully use all drive capacity in a pool of mixed drive configurations.
888-984-7867;www.istor.com
Unity 4600
Wegener
Satellite media receiver now supports next-generation DVB-S2 satellite demodulation as a standard feature; with its advanced coding and Forward Error Correction (FEC) options, DVB-S2 modulation provides broadcasters with the ability to manage inclement weather, satellite service provider limitations and bandwidth consumption; includes built-in analog, digital A/V and ASI outputs.
770-814-4000
www.wegener.com
TG700
Tektronix
Upgrades to the TG700 modular multiformat precision video signal generator include the addition of 1080p SDI signal generation on a single link; this capability was added through the new 3Gb/s HD3G7 module, which supports both Level A and Level B 1080p SMPTE formats; provides an upgrade path for those who wish to purchase a signal generator now but add 3Gb/s outputs at a later date.
800-833-9200;www.tek.com
TRU-CUT IR-750
Schneider Optics
Camera filter removes the infrared spectrum from the light path before it reaches an HD camera's sensors, resulting in more vibrant colors and true black tones from both CCD and CMOS sensors; maintains a high modulation transfer function in the visible spectrum; its coating meets or exceeds military standards for durability.
800-228-1254
www.schneideroptics.com
MicroClyps
Chyron
HD/SD switchable graphics server offers instantaneous clip recall and playout for live production applications; can be configured as either HD or SD, each with synchronized audio, video and key outputs and a built-in keyer for compositing clips on program video; uses wavelet compression technology and selectable compression ratios to provide high-capacity storage and reliable playout of channel branding, promos, snipes and bumpers; more than five hours of HD and 15 hours of SD online compressed video/key content can be stored on the system.
631-845-2051
www.chyron.com
HVR-Z5E
Sony
HDV camcorder features a fixed G Lens system, native progressive recording capabilities and increased sensitivity for low-light conditions; uses Sony's new 1/3in ClearVid CMOS sensor system enhanced by Exmor technology; Exmor technology features a column-parallel analog-to-digital conversion technique and dual noise canceling, resulting in high-quality digital signals with low noise; G Lens incorporates Sony's optical design and quality control and has been optimized to complement the camcorder's advanced image sensor and image-processing technology; offers a wide 29.5mm angle lens and new 20X optical zoom.
201-930-7330
www.sonybiz.net/hdv
OTOT-EM55X/OTOT-EM55XL
Olson Technology
External modulation transmitters allow analog, QAM and digital CATV signals to be transported over distances exceeding 200km at bandwidths up to 1GHz and features two usable outputs; high-performance model XL is available with DWDM capability that can be tuned to +/-1 ITU DWDM channel via front-panel controls, offers bandwidth up to 1GHz and includes adjustable SBS suppression from +13dBm to +19dBm.
209-586-1022;www.olsontech.com
Micro-Sun Gun X2
Frezzi Energy Systems
Ultra-compact, camera-top HMI light has nearly twice the brightness and battery life of the original; features a dual-power switchable ballast, 1000+ lumen lamp, rapid-on function, 5500K color balance; high CRI color rendering, high-performance heat sink, specially designed optics for 80-degree beam angle for HD and break-away power system for multiple power options.
973-427-1160;www.frezzi.com
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