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Jan/Feb 2012
Products List
MatroxMC-100 SDI to HDMI Mini Converter
Matrox Video Products Group introduces the new MC-100, a dual SDI to HDMI mini converter that supports a wide range of display resolutions through 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD-SDI. This single portable unit can be used as an HD-SDI switcher, a distribution amplifier, a multiplexer, and a 3D processing unit, making it what Matrox calls the most versatile mini converter on the market. www.matrox.com
514.822.6000 www.matrox.com
JVCGY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder
Built for broadcast, JVC’s new GY-HM150 ProHD handheld camcorder offers HD/SD recording options and what the company says is the industry’s fastest shoot-to-edit workflow. With its 3-CCD imagers, the GY-HM150 offers full HD 1080p, 1080i, and 720p recording at a variety of frame and bit rates. The camera provides native .MOV files for Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, native .MP4 files for other NLE systems, and records SD footage (480i) as standard DV files (.AVI or .MOV). pro.jvc.com
973-317-5000 pro.jvc.com
GlobalstorValue Line Graphic Computing Workstations
The new GSWS-MTP67 and GSWS-MTX58, part of the Value Line of graphic computing workstations from Globalstor, operate on Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) and are built on MiniTower/Intel platforms. Both new Value Line workstations feature advanced PNY NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards and include 12-GB DDR3-1333 RAM, 500 GB of storage and a 7,200-rpm SATA drive, as well as a 24x DVD-RW drive. www.globalstor.com
Waves AudioBass Rider Plug-in
Waves Audio unveils its Bass Rider, an easy-to-use plug-in that rides bass levels automatically. A companion to Waves’ Vocal Rider plug-in, Bass Rider is designed to deliver perfect bass levels without changing the natural sound of users’ bass. Optimized especially for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, Bass Rider works with instruments via direct boxes, amplified, acoustic, synth, upright, etc. According to Waves, the Bass Rider is different from a compressor. It works note by note, without disturbing their inner dynamics, so they sustain and decay naturally. www.waves.com.
865-909-9200 www.waves.com
CadacCDC Eight Digital Audio Console
Designed for high-end touring and fixed installations, the new CDC Eight is Cadac’s flagship digital live production console. It features what Cadac calls a unique high-agility user interface that is accessed by two 24-inch LCD touch screens. It offers 128 channels, expandable to 256, and 48 outputs standard. Two frame sizes have 16 or 32 motorized faders and one master fader. The EQ section has six bands. Provides full dynamics, plus eight programmable mute groups, 16 VCA groups and two grand masters, and three listen busses for solo/monitoring functions. www.cadac-sound.com
BSS AudioSoundweb London BLU-8v2 Wall Controller
The Soundweb London BLU-8v2 Wall Controller from BSS Audio is available in white or black and offers Ethernet connectivity, direct or PoE powering, multiple modes of operation, simple control and visual feedback, a sleep feature and a lockout feature. The BLU-8v2 features two rotary encoders, a single nine-segment meter and five push buttons. The device can be configured to work in one of three modes of operation. Red, green and blue LEDs allow unique colors to be assigned to differed zones, giving visual feedback and a high level of user confidence in adjustments made to remote zones. www.bssaudio.com
Bag EndTA Series Time-Aligned Loudspeakers
Bag End Loudspeakers has updated the core models of its TA Series of Time-Aligned full range loudspeakers with a new E-700 high-performance, high frequency driver. The new E-700 driver incorporates newer materials and is designed to offer improved high-frequency response with lower distortion at extreme levels. The new systems are completely compatible with previous models and are available at the same prices. The TA Series Time-Aligned loudspeakers include compact portable, installed and floor monitor full range loudspeaker systems that are designed to offer both high fidelity and high efficiency. www.bagend.com
847-382-4550 www.bagend.com
ElationEPV15 Flex Video Panel
Elation’s new EPV15 Flex flexible LED video panel is designed for creating curved video walls. It features Elation’s Easy Flex Design that allows the panels to bend, coil and wrap around virtually any surface. With its ability to adapt to curved surfaces and high ingress protection ratings of IP65 (front) and IP54 (back), the EPV15 Flex makes it possible to install a high-impact video wall just about anywhere. It features a 15-mm pixel pitch, 4,500-nit brightness, a 12-meter minimum viewing distance and includes a PSU 100V-240V power supply. www.elationprofessional.com
866-245-6726 www.elationlighting.com
Da-LiteDual Vision Projection Screen Surface
The newly reformulated Dual Vision projection screen material from Da-Lite Screen Co. has increased contrast and a viewing half angle of 65º that replaces the previous 50º half-angle fabric. The new features are designed to provide a dramatic improvement in the viewing cone and increase the image uniformity. Dual Vision offers a light grey tint for enhanced contrast and a 0.9 gain, which Da-Lite says makes this screen surface an excellent choice for wide-aspect ratio and multiple projector applications. www.da-lite.com
574-267-8101 www.da-lite.com
AKGWMS 470 Wireless Microphone System
Designed for ease-of-use, the new AKG WMS 470 incorporates an automatic frequency setup function that immediately finds and displays all available channels. Up to 16 channels can operate simultaneously within the same frequency band—and up to 48 channels by using multiple frequency bands. The transmitters are powered using a single alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable battery, providing up to 14 hours of use. The handheld microphone has a built-in dipole antenna and offers 50 mW output power. www.akg.com
818-920-3212 www.akg.com
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