Redbox RB-VHEDD8 encodes eight channels of audio into two channels of an AES/EBU digital audio stream
Sonifex New pro audio streams By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
NEW PRODUCTS at the show include the Redbox RB-VHDDD8, which is a Dolby E & Dolby digital decoder and de-embedder. It de-embeds 16 channels of audio within any audio group of an SDI video signal and a further two which are sent to the Dolby Decoder. Up to 10 channels from the decoder or any of the 16 channels from the de-embedder can then be re-embedded onto either of the two SDI outputs and also
Sachtler
An Ace balancing act
By David Fox
WITH ACE, Sachtler offers its authentic broadcast feel for the first time to videographers whose projects include everything from low-budget documentaries and EB to industry films, wedding, event and training videos, as well as webinars. Featuring an ergonomic design and a payload range of 0-4 kilograms (8.8 lbs), Ace is ideal for lightweight HDV camcorders and video-enabled DSLR cameras. Developed specifically for Ace, the patented SA-dragTM (Synchronised Actuated Drag) enables exact and reproducible pans. With the five-step counterbalance, the camera setup can be quickly balanced. In addition to Ace, Sachtler is presenting other camera support
products including the Video 18 S1 and Video 20 S1 ENG/EFP fluid heads. Also on display is the artemis Cine HD Pro modular camera stabiliser system with features like HiCap cabling and Hot Swap technology to provide an uninterrupted power supply when changing batteries. C6032
transmitted on a BNC or D-type situated on the rear panel. The new Redbox RB- VHEDD8, which is a Dolby E Encoder and Embedder, encodes eight channels of audio into two channels of an AES/EBU digital audio stream which is then embedded onto any of the available groups within each of the two video output paths. The encoded Dolby E bitstream is also available via a dedicated output on the rear panel. The new range of Pro Audio Streamers is on display. They
allow audio to be streamed around a building using IP audio and CAT5 cabling infrastructure. There are three professional audio IP streamers in the new range providing encoding and decoding in different formats. The PS-SEND converts an audio input to an IP stream, the PS-PLAY reads an IP stream and outputs to balanced and unbalanced audio line levels and the PS-AMP reads an IP stream and outputs audio to stereo speakers.
The CM-CU21 is a portable commentator unit designed for use in sports-grounds with two fully featured commentator positions and a third guest location that can alternatively be used as a line-level input; the CM-TBU line-powered telephone balance unit which is compatible with all analogue direct exchange lines and provides a line-powered, four-wire communications system to interface with the telephone network and the CM-TLL line powered telephone line listen unit. C2739