Fading simulator option for broadcast signal generator
24 June, 2010 - 07:50The R&S SFE Broadcast Tester from Rohde & Schwarz is now available with the new R&S SFE-K30 fading simulator option integrated. The multistandard broadcast signal generator provides TV and radio consumer equipment manufacturers with all the functions they need for R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance. The compact signal generator is the only œ 19" device on the market equipped with a modulator that integrates a realtime coder, an integrated baseband signal source and a 12-path channel simulator. It supports all common worldwide broadcasting standards.
iCR version 5.5 released
23 June, 2010 - 08:10AmberFin has released iCR Version 5.5 for its iCR ingest, transcode and quality control software range.
Version 5.5 includes HD standards conversion, new quality control developments and a range of enhancements to current workflow tools.
Net-Cam goes into action in South Africa
18 June, 2010 - 07:40Football fans around the world are able to enjoy unsurpassed coverage of the 2010 South African international tournament thanks to Camera Corps' new Net-Cam. Developed specifically for this event, Net-Cam is a miniature HD camera with a high-quality ultra-wide-angle lens, designed specifically to capture the entire goal-mouth from the rear corner of the net.
DataMiner Cube solution for service management
17 June, 2010 - 07:50Nevion, formerly Network/VPG, a video transport solution provider for broadcasters, service providers and government entities worldwide, has announced the Nevion DataMiner Cube, a user interface for service management of video over IP, SONET/SDH and fibre overlay.
Telestream Episode transcodes World Cup video
14 June, 2010 - 07:40Telestream, provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced that its Episode video encoding software was selected by Banis Software Development, Inc. to provide video and audio transcoding for V&A Waterfront World Media & Legacy Centre which was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hamlet automates and refines quality control for Playboy TV
12 June, 2010 - 08:55Playboy TV has updated its ingest quality control process with software-based solutions from Hamlet. The contract is for two Reel-Check file-based systems and four VidScope PC-based tools.
Vantage video workflow management software released
3 June, 2010 - 08:50Telestream has released Vantage, claimed to be the industry's first fully-integrated family of enterprise-class software products that allows users to easily design and manage IT-based video workflows. Vantage combines video capture, transcoding, analysis, quality control, metadata processing and clip management into a single, flexible workflow framework.
Two channel audio analyser launched
2 June, 2010 - 08:35Audio Precision has introduced the APx515, a new two channel audio analyser optimised for production test. According to the manufacturer, despite its low cost the APx515 still has excellent performance, with a typical THD+N of -106 dB, 24-bit FFTs, and 192k digital I/O. With respect to the other instruments in the APx Series, it sits just below the APx525, whose lower THD+N and chip-level connectivity options make it more appropriate for R&D.
Graphics support for UK General Election
27 May, 2010 - 08:30Brainstorm has provided a full suite of data driven 2D and 3D graphics for the BBC's recent Election Night coverage. The graphics consisted of an updating tally, lower third flashes, name straps and full-form results showing 3D map location and vote share, change and swing in real time.
The coverage featured a new U-Touch touch screen running 3D graphics showing a data-driven map of the UK with the ability to select individual constituencies and show share, change, swing and turnout.
Abit enhances Miranda integration
26 May, 2010 - 08:35Playout automation specialist, Abit Ltd, has continued the evolution of its control interface with Miranda's range of channel branding equipment. The Present-it automation system offers rich integration with the Imagestore 750, Intuition XG and LGK-3901 channel branding processors, allowing playout of the full breadth of advanced HD/SD graphics effects.
