April 2013
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V6 release for Las Vegas By Jake Young
Solid State Logic SOLID STATELogic debuts its new V6 Software for the C100 HDS Digital Broadcast Console at NAB 2013. Demonstrating ongoing development of the C100 HDS, the V6 Software release offers new features that introduce significant workflow efficiencies for operators.
“The C100 is a mature, proven product that continues to exceed the expectations of broadcasters around the world,” said Piers Plaskitt, CEO of SSL. “This new V6 software release introduces some significant features that will further improve the speed and efficiency with which engineers
can operate. SSL is always listening to its clients and is
The C100 HDS Digital Broadcast Console
involved in a process of continual development. The result is a superb broadcast production platform with an incredibly deep feature set that operators love.” Highlights of the V6 upgrade include Function Key Macros, a feature which reduces the number of physical actions required to achieve specific tasks by allowing multiple two state console switching functions to be grouped as a Macro and then actioned via soft keys, GPIs and fader functions. Another feature is HyperRoute, which makes the already superior SSL routing system even better. The C100 routing system enables operators to use a versatile source and destination group-based approach with operation from the actual control surface, rather than a separate computer. C2617
Fresh Blend for CiaB By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
Orad
ORAD’S VJ production server provides a tapeless workflow from ingest to playout. Ideal for news, live events, soaps, talk shows and other studio productions, VJ’s flexible design supports up to eight channels that can be arranged in different in/out configurations Blend is Orad’s file-based channel-in-a-box solution that provides HD/SD video playout coupled with 3D realtime graphics. By providing a full solution for playout and branded graphics, Blend eliminates workflow complexity, making it suitable for MCRs, playout facilities and disaster recovery.
Also on display is PowerPlay, a turnkey, fast turnaround sport-production solution for managing live sports productions and PlayMaker, Orad’s next generation sports replay server. New features for NAB include: enhanced events tagging and support for Avid’s DNxHD codec and a dedicated work mode for highlight editing of multiple playlists from various incoming feeds.
“This NAB, Orad will be demonstrating our
wide variety of unique broadcasting solutions. Visitors to our booth will enjoy exciting interactive demos for the feel of endless possibilities Orad’s solutions can offer,” commented Avi Sharir, president and CEO of Orad. SL5709
In addition to optimisation and bug fixes, V4.0 also benefits from improved Auto-Edit and improved media file handling
Year-long Ovation for Horus
By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe Merging Technologies
DISPLAYING SOFTWARE development across all of its main products, Merging Technologies is celebrating the first full year of sale at NAB of its Horus Networked Audio Converter.
Among its offering is Ovation 4 aimed at the entire AV/events/entertainment industry. With features covering everything from broadcast playout to interactive AV environment creation, Ovation 4 is suitable for audio installations. New features include audio recording to Cue, multi-Ovation synchronisation and mixer improvements. VCube is a video tool for audio post applications with an array of codec options. VCube 4 is a step forward in many ways from previous versions. In addition to optimisation and bug fixes, V4.0 also benefits from improved Auto-Edit and improved media file handling. Now that loudness compliance regulations are coming into effect around the world, it is important for any business producing content for transmission to be sure that the material being made will not fail loudness measurements. MXFix V2 has new features, faster workflow and more reliability for broadcasters and post production studios. C3239
Do your best and be even better with high performance matrix intercoms
When resources are shared across broadcast studios, and time is limited in mobile productions, the need to instantly execute system-wide changes becomes critical. Built for dynamic broadcast productions, the Eclipse HX matrix intercoms offer:
High system performance for enabling rapid system changes
Intuitive user interface and ease of setup and operation
Highest port density and capacity for accommodating large number of users and audio connections
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