102 Saturday 14.09.13 theibcdaily In Brief
Facilis goes to V6 with TerraBlock Facilis Technology is showing version 6.0 of its TerraBlock shared storage system. This includes a redesigned client interface and the ability to synchronise a user list with an Active Directory or LDAP server. With the latter, users can manage permissions and user accounts by group access. Additionally, the new workgroup and wide-area collaboration software for Adobe CC is qualified with TerraBlock V6.0. 7.D05
Panasonic CCU Microwave video link specialist ABonAir has added Panasonic CCU support to its wireless video link product line. ABonAir’s CEO, Eran Igler, said: “We are happy to add Panasonic CCU functionality to our wireless video link systems. ABonAir’s unique bi-directional technology enables us to add the CCU functionality without the complexity and cost of adding another transmitter and receiver, which would increase the overall solution cost. In ABonAir’s exclusive bi-directional links, both transmitter and receiver can send and receive data and control information. The bi-directional link
technology enabled us to lower the cost of the CCU functionality and to roll the savings to the customer.” 3.B20j
Plura on show Plura Broadcast is demonstrating its new SFP-3G HD broadcast LCD monitor series, featuring a built-in 6x6 crosspoint switcher and support for 1920x1080. The SFP-3G range consists of 17-inch, 21- inch, 24-inch and 32-inch models. All feature four slots for optional Plura SFP modules to address a variety of broadcast applications, including SDI to HDMI conversion, as well as fibre and coaxial connectivity. All displays offer 3Gbps, 1080P/60P input capability, along with simultaneous advanced waveform and
vectorscope displays. 8.B73
LCD panels from AbonAir adds Budget lens system launches
cmotion By David Fox
The Compact LCS is cmotion’s first budget lens control system and is claimed to be ‘fast, smart and silent’. It is available in several affordable, ready-to-use packages. It can offer precision control for up to three motors, whether wireless or hardwired, through an ergonomic, easy to use hand unit. It uses new cforce motors that were developed in collaboration with Arri and are claimed to provide outstanding performance while being virtually silent at less than 20dB. There are various, flexible mounting options, and it has
twin connectors and uses daisy chain technology, so that multiple motors can be chain linked from a single connector. Settings such as direction,
torque, ramping and digital limits are set via an intuitive user interface with data and information displayed on the 2.3-inch integrated screen. It includes start/stop control for a variety of cameras and flexible power supply options.
The hand unit is available with a variety of knob, rocker switch and force sensitive joystick combinations. 11.G42
Countdown to 8K 2016 now realtime NHK By Adrian Pennington
NHK’s now annual visit to IBC delivers not only an
opportunity to view its latest 8K footage but to examine the technical progress that has been made in the past year with Super Hi-Vision. This includes the world’s first
8K realtime encoder with the new video coding scheme HEVC/H.265 that achieves approximately twice the compression performance of AVC/H.264.
The past year has seen NHK’s equipment in use at the
London Olympics, Rio Carnival and other high-profile events as part of a build-up towards the start of broadcasting in 2016. Some of this fresh content is being screened on an 85-inch LCD at IBC this year. Test 8K transmissions have also been
made within venues, and to- and-from Tokyo this over the last year.
The Japanese broadcaster, winner of the IBC International Honour for Excellence in 2012, is also exhibiting a new single- chip compact SHV camera that
Closer all the time: NHK is set to start 8K broadcasts in 2016
will enable 8K production just like that of HDTV, it’s claimed. NHK is also exhibiting a Hybridcast technology which addresses the launch of integrated broadcast and broadband technologies. 8.G38
One Petabyte storage from OM
Object Matrix By Carolyn Giardina
Object Matrix has launched a new storage platform to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. To help creatives to make strategic decisions on how to use assets and to free them from ‘patchworked storage’, Object Matrix is introducing a one Petabyte storage system that comes ready to run with first year support, Object Matrix plug-ins for supported partners,plus installation and training. The all-in price is €300,000.
This MatrixStore is designed with plug-and-play
scalability and functionally, this MatrixStore product opens up a new dimension for how to handle, use and re-use assets,” said Jonathan Morgan, managing director of Object Matrix.
Object of desire: Object Matrix celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new Petabyte storage platform
management, multi-Petabyte scalability, and the option for 10Ge connectivity at no extra cost. With 10Ge, a one
Petabyte cluster can store data at up to 10Gbps. “With its cost, ease of management, performance,
“But the main benefit that this system provides has to be that your storage doesn’t have to be your bottleneck or headache anymore,” Morgan added. “This offer demonstrates how modern systems can not just meet but can actually exceed the demands required of them. Object Matrix wanted to launch something special for our 10-year anniversary and we couldn’t be more pleased with this game- changing platform.” 6.C28b
The cforce is strong in this one: The Compact LCS system
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