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Live-Link Mini gets NAB debut
Studio Technologies STUDIO TECHNOLOGIES is introducing its Live-Link Mini remote camera interface system at NAB 2014. The new camera extender system offers a choice of two 1RU truck units and a compact camera unit that weights 1.6 kg. The Live-Link Mini offers one
SDI path in each direction, supporting a range of SD-, HD-, and 3G video signals. The system features integrated party-line and 4-wire intercom support, line-level
‘dry’ and powered ‘wet’ talent cueing and is fully compatible with SMPTE standards. The camera-end unit features an integrated battery mount, which allows for the use of a broadcast- standard rechargeable battery. The Live-Link Mini joins the
family of Live-Link systems, which includes the original Live- Link, Live-Link Jr. and the ready for 4k Live-Link 07X systems.
www.studio-tech.com C11149
VirtualSet
Immersive graphics Vizrt
AT NAB Vizrt is showing its new Viz Virtual Studio, as well as enhancements to its broadcast graphics newsroom workflow and Viz One media asset management system. Viz Virtual Studio aims toenhance broadcasts through immersive graphics and interactive capabilities. The Studio provides 2D and 3D virtual sets, easy set-up and design and a new Defocus Shader that emulates the focus effects of optical lenses.
Studio Technologies’ Live-Link Mini adds to Live-Link systems family Ghost expands
BHV Broadcast BHV BROADCASTis showing its Video Ghost series at NAB. Video Ghost allows the user to run power and serial digital video over a single coaxial cable. It now offers cable length performance up to 200m from the camera or monitor and a maximum power output of 65W. Multi-layer protection circuitry prevents inadvertent damage caused by misconnection. On show for the first time is
rack-mounted Ghost Rack, offering four channels of Video Ghost power over coax in a
2RUx19-inch rack case with integral power supply and front panel monitoring. Julian Hiorns, BHV
Broadcast’s managing director, said of Video Ghost: “Operational benefits include portability and rapid deployment — important features for mobile productions and difficult locations where monitoring is required, and the flexibility to send or receive video signals and DC power wherever and whenever the need arises.”
www.bhvbroadcast.com C3841
Ensemble works the magic
Ensemble Designs AT NAB Ensemble Designs will be introducing its Multiviewer Magic 2.0, delivering an offline mode for creating screen layouts, alarms for ensuring signal integrity, fast authoring tools with eye dropper and paste functions, closed caption support, and countdown clocks. Also new are independent Edit and Control modes, which aim to give the user precise control for specific jobs. “The staff setting up and configuring a Multiviewer have very different needs from the day- to-day operators,” said Mondae Hott, director of sales for
Ensemble Designs. “Engineers and installers are configuring the hardware, setting up alarms and creating screen layouts. Segment producers, floor directors and QC staff need to see a lot of different sources and look at signal quality. We’ve addressed those two types of workflows in Multiviewer Magic 2.0.” The Avenue MV82 is an eight input/two output multiviewer, and eight sources can be displayed on one screen, or split into two quad splits. The MV164 is a 16 input/four output multiviewer.
www.ensembledesigns.com N2524
ncam is on track
Shotoku AT NAB Shotoku is showing enhancements to its manual camera support range with the new carbon fibre tripod system and pan and tilt solutions. It is also unveiling its new ncam camera tracking system. Shotoku’s new two-stage TTH1502C carbon fibre tripod weighs 5.9kg, features a 150mm bowl base and stands over 1615mm tall at its maximum height. The SX300 features a 40kg
payload and wide-balance capability, and supports an array of cameras, lenses and accessories. The SG900 manual pan and tilt head is suited to OB and studio production with teleprompters or box type lenses, supports 90kg, and features single knob balance adjustment. The unit incorporates the VISCAM ultimate fluid drag
ScheduALL PROVIDER OF Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) software for media and transmission, ScheduALL is showcasing its booking platform, ScheduALL Connector at the 2014 NAB Show. ScheduALL Connector gives customers of transmission providers the tools to book their own bandwidth.
system to control smooth pan and tilt movement and REULAUX perfect balance system.
The ncam
camera tracking system features a multi-sensing bar mounted on the studio camera that provides realtime data to its associated tracking server. The company is
also showcasing its advanced TK- 53VR crane and its entire range of control systems will be available for demonstration.
www.shotoku.tv C8731
Connector turns heads ScheduALL Connector is a
direct link for the Occasional Use (OU) business to its customers. The tool provides a centralised view of a global resource network for both the provider and the customer. “Connector is going to turn a
lot of heads at NAB,” said Rick Legow, president at ScheduALL. “We are giving our clients the capability to connect directly with their customers for instant
access to resource booking. It vastly improves the way our clients do business with their customers.”
ScheduALL Connector unites ScheduALL systems across all types of media and broadcast enterprises, giving realtime availability and access to self- provisioning consumers of their providers’ resource inventories.
www.scheduall.com SU3021
Vizrt’s workflow for newsroom broadcast graphics gives journalists control of graphic content and the ability to play those graphics in realtime live to air. The system includes interactive graphics for the studio and data-driven graphics for elections and social TV. The workflowencompasses Viz Trio character generator, Viz Content Pilot template- driven graphics and video management, and Viz One for media management and multiplatform publishing.
Viz One is a toolset for the management and delivery of media assets to any platform. The enhanced version allows broadcasters to make edits to video and graphics from within their native newsroom system until the moment content is sent live to air. Built around extensive APIs, the system can be adapted to individual workflows.
www.vizrt.com SL2419
The SX300 fluid head, new from Shotoku
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