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Ross Video Introduces Nielsen Watermarks Encoder

News Release

For Immediate Release

Iroquois, ON, Canada – April 4, 2011 – Ross Video will be introducing the openGear Nielsen Watermarks Encoder at NAB 2011. (more…)

DVEO to Demo Ogg Vorbis Stereo Codec Based Radio Station Studio to Transmitter Link at NAB 2011, Booth SU6911

Studio to Transmitter Link — Audio PipeSan Diego, California — April 4, 2011 — DVEO, the broadcast division of Computer Modules, Inc. (CMI), will demonstrate their professional internet radio transmitter and receiver pair with analog inputs and outputs at NAB 2011, April 11-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in booth SU6911.

Developed for radio broadcasters, the Audio Pipe is a highly matched pair of (1) an audio encoder and (2) an audio decoder, designed to deliver very high quality audio via IP. The connection can be dedicated IP or well-provisioned public Internet.

The Audio Pipe’s quality is enabled via the advanced Ogg Vorbis codec. Ogg Vorbis is a powerful new audio compression format. Comparable to AAC+, it delivers much better audio quality than MP3 and uses far less bandwidth.

The Audio Pipe is powered by Streamit® software. Configuration is done remotely with (more…)

New MPEG Switch Keeps Broadcasters and STLs On Air All The Time

Grass Valley, California, 28 March 2011 – New at NAB, Ensemble Designs is introducing a new, smart switch for ASI transmission streams for use in broadcast television applications. The new MPEG analysis and switch technology will be demonstrated on Ensemble Designs’ booth N1323. The National Association of Broadcasters Show will be held in Las Vegas April 11-14, 2011.

For use in transmission, satellite and broadcast, the Avenue 4445 is a smart 2×1 switch that combines detailed analysis of the transport stream and removes all jitter in DVB-ASI streams. The 4445 is both a clean switch and a fail-safe bypass protection switch for use with critical broadcast feeds.

New MPEG Switch Keeps Broadcasters and STLs On Air All The Time

This switch for broadcasters ensures a signal is broadcast to the home viewer at all times. Two signals are fed to the 4445, the (more…)

High Resolution Systems Introduces UDC-Touch for Touchscreen Device Control at NAB 2011

UDC TouchHigh Resolution Systems LLC will be showcasing its new line of UDC-Touch touchscreens in the lower South Hall at NAB 2011 (Booth SL5622). The company will be sharing the booth with PI Engineering.

UDC-Touch is a Windows-Embedded based touchscreen solution for device control. At the heart of the system is High Resolution’s UDC (Universal Device Control) software, which communicates with the devices to be controlled; multiple 7 or 10-inch touchscreen interfaces can be located in different areas and access the centralized UDC system.

“UDC-Touch uses our web server feature, but we’ve developed a special app that enables the touchscreens to be faster and more economical than a web browser,” says sales engineer Drew Taylor, “Another great thing about our embedded touchscreens is that there is no moving parts to them”. UDC-Touch sports an Ethernet connection and is available in a desktop (more…)

Quicklink launches Mac Live LNG at NAB 2011

mac-live.jpgQuicklink are proud to announce the release of the Quicklink Mac Live incorporating new superior codec which supports both 3D and HD.The Mac Live from Quicklink has been benchmarked in the market and has been consistently evaluated as the Mac solution that provides the highest quality video and audio output even at the lowest bitrates. The software boasts a simple user interface, for fast setup and go, featuring:

-Automatic default selection of the highest quality camera source, with alternative choices available.

-Option to select an audio source separately from the video.

-Audio codec with 3 profiles – AAC/HEv2 for stereo, and AAC/HEv1 for single channel, music quality at low bandwidth, as well as AAC/LC for low CPU load and mobile device compatibility.

-Audio talkback from the studio to the field reporter operates on non-symmetrical satellite circuits, configurable between 12 kbps and 320 kbps.

-Send (more…)

Wohler Unveils Significant New Enhancements to AMP2-E16V Modular Audio/Video Processing Monitor

Industry’s First In-Rack Audio/Video Monitoring System to Support SMPTE 2020 and Dolby(R) Monitoring (more…)

Quicklink Bonding Box to be showcased at NAB 2011

boxes23.jpgAt NAB, Quicklink will showcase the Quicklink Bonding Box to be used with Quicklink Store and Forward and Live LNG software from a laptop.The Linux based unit weighing only 0.7 kg supports up to 7 of the GPRS/2G / 3G /3.5G Sims and has an additional 4 LAN Ethernet ports. Includes patent pending unique 100ms load balancing response algorithm and an ultra-low 400ms delay (dependant on local network latency).The external SMA antenna interface and the 12v connector are perfect for use in a vehicle. Contact Sales@quicklink.tv

Triveni Digital to Showcase GuideBuilder’s New ATSC Mobile ESG Carouselling Interface at 2011 NAB Show

New Interface for Leading Multiplexers Ensures Simple, Reliable, Cost-Effective, Redundant Mobile DTV Metadata Delivery in Centralcasting Broadcast Models (more…)

wTVision on-air graphics solutions at NAB 2011

wTVision will be displaying 3 stations from 3 distinct on-air graphics solutions on the company’s booth (SL8006), on NAB 2011. There will be also a showreel station with several projects the company worked on across the globe.

Station 1

Presentations will take place describing the full range of functionalities available with Channel Maker, an automation and playout system designed to manage 24/7 TV channels. This software may also include a powerful advertising management tool to automate advertising insertion on existing channels.

Station 2

Studio CG, on-air graphics playout software for newscast format shows, is debuting on this year’s NAB edition, allowing the visitors to see first-hand wTVision’s newest turn-key product. Studio is specially suited to news, financial and sports studio solution, providing on-air graphics features such as tickers, lower-thirds, over-the-shoulders, among others, giving the clients total control through a user-friendly interface.

Station 3

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NewTek Promotes Chuck Silber to Chief Operating Officer

chuckheadshot_04a.jpgNewTek, worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, today announced that Chuck Silber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Previously, Silber was the senior vice president of Sales at NewTek. In his new role, Silber will oversee all customer contact departments including Sales, Marketing, Strategic Development, Content Development, and Customer and Support Services.

“NewTek has seen significant growth and profitability over the last three years under Chuck’s management of the Sales Department and Channel Partners,” said NewTek President and CEO, Jim Plant. “He has more than proven his management expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, and we look forward to his contributions in his new role.”

Prior to NewTek, Silber served as vice president of sales at Avid Technology. He managed their Americas direct and channel sales efforts, as well as (more…)