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TC ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO THE TC TOUCHMONITOR AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

Upgraded software for TM7, TM9 software enables dual radar display

tm9_front.jpgLAS VEGAS, APRIL 14, 2011 – TC Electronic (Booth SU10217), a global leader in digital signal processing and loudness control technologies for the professional audio, broadcast and post production markets, is pleased to announce the new software version 1.11 for its TC TouchMonitor TM7 and TM9 at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The new software adds dual radar display to the LM6 loudness radar meter algorithm for TC’s line of TouchMonitors. Now loudness can look twice as good!

With the optional LM6 algorithm installed, users can load two independent radar meters simultaneously on their TC TouchMonitor TM7 or TM9. This opens up a number of highly valuable configurations. For example, it is possible to let one radar meter display a pre-processing signal while another shows a post-processing signal-and best (more…)

RTW ANNOUNCES LOUDNESS UPGRADES FOR THREE PRODUCT LINES

DigitalMonitor 10500X-PLUS, SurroundControl 31900/31960 and SurroundMonitor 11900 Now Come with More Standards-Compliant Loudness Metering Functions

rtw_stereoprogammeter_10500x-plus_r_300dpi.jpgLAS VEGAS, APRIL 14, 2011-RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, is proud to announce at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C1739), critical loudness upgrades for its DigitalMonitor 10500X-PLUS, SurroundControl 31900/31960 and SurroundMonitor 11900 lines of products. The upgrade adapts the groundbreaking loudness functionality of those instruments to current guidelines and standards and is expected to be released in July 2011. All units shipped after that time will implement the upgrade.

The 2-channel DigitalMonitor 10500X-PLUS features a PPM display, a vectorscope, an RTA, an AES/EBU status monitor and is also used for visualizing digital signals. Except for true peak and LRA, the unit’s loudness functions will comply with EBU R128 in the future. In addition, the 10500X allows for (more…)

RadiantGrid Expands Quality Analysis to Include Leading Manufacturers at the 2011 NAB Show

Interra Systems, Manzanita and Metaglue Tools Integrated With Platform

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 11, 2011 — RadiantGrid Technologies (NAB Booth SU3725), the developer of leading-edge transcoding, transformation and New Media Automation™ service platforms, is announcing at the 2011 NAB Show that it will be expanding its Quality Analysis Capabilities to include leading software developers Interra Systems, Manzanita Systems, and Metaglue. These additions will provide RadiantGrid users with additional options to check their media against distributor-defined quality control policies while processing content within the RadiantGrid Platform. (more…)

Mewshop “Padumentaries” Capture the Buzz at NAB 2011

Josh Apter uses crafty iPad shoulder rig to deliver behind-the-scenes takes of this year’s hottest products, trends and people at NAB

New York, New York – April 13, 2011 Manhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), the cutting-edge authorized digital-training destination for postproduction and content creators, founder Josh Apter captures the buzz on the show floor at NAB 2011, shooting short “padumentaries” with an inventive, hand-made, iPad shoulder rig. Taking to the show floor in search of NAB’s hottest products, trends and people Josh talks with everyone from 3D specialists, to expert audio guys, the makers of the fastest SD cards in the world, and more. These never before done “padumentaries” are perfect examples of the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of both the convention and Manhattan Edit Workshop. Watch the “Making a Padumentary: In Five Easy Steps” video here: http://vimeo.com/22312248.

“Using our home-made iPad-rigged shoulder camera to capture (more…)

Solid State Logic C10 HD Compact Broadcast Console Sales Continue To Climb Worldwide

C10 HD Compact Broadcast Console Delivers Unprecedented Size, Price and Performance

LAS VEGAS – Since its inception, the Solid State Logic C10 HD Compact Broadcast Console has set the commercial and educational broadcast world on fire through its unprecedented combination of size, price and feature-laden performance. Enjoying continued brisk sales into facilities spanning the globe, the C10 HD is poised for even greater market penetration through its new V3 Software enhancement released at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C3310). The V3 upgrade adds a collection of user-driven new features to this hugely successful console. (more…)

RTW UNVEILS NEW TOUCHMONITOR FIRMWARE AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

Version 1.14 Comes With Major Function Enhancements and Optimized Performance

rtw_tm9_front_2xradar.jpgLAS VEGAS, APRIL 13, 2011 – RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, is proud to introduce a new firmware, version 1.14, for its TouchMonitor series of audio metering products at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C1739). In addition to various performance and stability optimizations, the update also includes new function enhancements and improved ergonomics. The firmware is available for download to all TouchMonitor users at www.rtw.de.

After activating the radar license, the user can view two radar-display instances on the screen at the same time. Similarly, software-based Surround Sound Analyzer, offered as an option, supports parallel operation of multiple instances as well. RTW also improved the intuitive touchscreen-based operating concept. The new repeat feature makes positioning and scaling instruments in the view editor much easier. (more…)

GLOBALSTOR EXTREMESTOR-DI STORAGE SYSTEMS RUNASSIMILATE’S DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 11, 2011― Globalstor® Data Corporation, a premier OEM integrator of high-performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, is pleased to announce that its ExtremeStor-DI video storage and playback system has once again been chosen for ASSIMILATE’s demonstrations at the 2011 NAB Show. Hosted in suites at the nearby Renaissance Hotel throughout the duration of the show, ASSIMILATE will demonstrate pre-release versions of the latest SCRATCH v6. and SCRATCH Lab software on Globalstor’s ExtremeStor-DI hardware.

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ASSIMILATE’s main demo suite will highlight SCRATCH Lab, running on Globalstor’s ExtremeStor-DI system, a comprehensive end-to-end digital solution for the review, versioning, color correction, conform and deliverables in on-set and VFX dailies ecosystems. Hundreds of feature films and commercials, such as Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides, have already utilized the functionality of Lab on Globalstor servers in their VFX dailies pipelines. The ExtremeStor-DI is (more…)

Sound Devices Serves Up Stellar Audio at Pixel Corps

Production Company Relies On 788T and USBPre 2 to Produce High-Quality Videos and Train Thousands in Video Production

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, APRIL 13, 2011 — With roughly 2,000 members in 40 different countries, Pixel Corps serves as a guild for content creators and trains professionals globally on key aspects of production. In the fast-paced world of video production—from compositing to matchmoving to rotoscoping, Pixel Corps runs the gamut in production and training. A significant portion of the company’s business comes from producing Internet videos for corporations, as well as creating podcasts and voiceovers. In order to accomplish its many projects, Pixel Corps employs Sound Devices® 788T® Multi-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USBPre 2® Microphone Interface for all of the company’s audio needs. (more…)

AURALEX HEADS TO THE SET OF HIT TV SERIES HAWAII FIVE-O WITH AUDIO RESOURCE HONOLULU TO TREAT ADR SPACE

Studiofoam Wedges Installed in Dedicated On-Set ADR Facility

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 13, 2011 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc. (NAB Booth SL8810), the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, arrives on the set of CBS’s hit series, Hawaii Five-O, as part of Audio Resource Honolulu’s (ARH) on-set ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement, also known as looping or dubbing) team.

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As the dedicated ADR facility for the show, ARH is responsible for all the re-recording of the original dialogue for the purpose of obtaining a cleaner, more intelligible dialogue track. This can be due to ambient noise or to change the original lines recorded in order to clarify context, or to improve the actor’s diction and timing. ARH was asked to create a room on-set to capture the needed ADR when the actors were on break from shooting. A space was identified, but (more…)

TC ELECTRONIC SHOWCASES LM2 LOUDNESS AND TRUE PEAK LEVEL METER AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

New Loudness Meter Conforms To the Latest American, Japanese and European Broadcast Standards

lm2-radar.jpgLAS VEGAS, APRIL 13, 2011 – TC Electronic (Booth SU10217), a global leader in digital signal processing and loudness control technologies for the professional audio, broadcast and post-production markets, is pleased to exhibit at the 2011 NAB Show its LM2 loudness and true peak level meter. Launched at IBC 2010, the LM2 displays EBU R128 and ATSC A/85 compliant loudness numbers as well as true-peak level connections to Mac or PC computers to achieve full real-time radar picture.

TC Electronic is already at the forefront of loudness metering for the broadcast industry. For decades, TC has been responsible for some of the most reliable tools available for those needing to measure, correct and convert audio for a variety of broadcast applications. With LM2, TC Electronic is not only delivering (more…)