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SSL ‘C-PLAY’ EMBEDS PROFESSIONAL AUDIO PLAYOUTSYSTEM INTO C10 HD AND C100 HDS

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C-Play Delivers Significant Ergonomic and Workflow Advantages and Removes the Need for Dedicated Playout Systems

LAS VEGAS – Solid State Logic announced yet another industry first with their new ‘C-Play’ Audio Playout System for C100 HDS and C10 HD Digital Broadcast Consoles at the 2011 NAB show (Booth C3310). Demonstrating once again that SSL continues to lead the way with broadcast audio products that deliver streamlined workflow and outstanding value, the new C-Play system embeds a fully functional spot and music playout system into their digital broadcast console range. ssl-c-play-user-interface.jpg

“Audio file playout systems for spots and music are an essential part of everyday broadcast operations. Until now, broadcasters have been faced with sourcing expensive dedicated playout systems and preparing console project and playout systems individually,” says Piers Plaskitt, CEO of SSL, Inc. “SSL’s new C-Play system offers the broadcaster sophisticated playout (more…)

Lawo mc²90 replaces Lawo MC80 at ZDF’s Düsseldorf branch

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zdf_hi.jpgRastatt, Germany – April 8, 2011… German national broadcaster ZDF has chosen an mc²90, Lawo’s flagship mixing console, to replace a Lawo MC80 that has been in use since 1995 in the regional Düsseldorf studio’s audio control room. This control room will not only be used for post-production and VTR editing, but also for live broadcast of the TV infotainment show ‘Volle Kanne – Service täglich’ (Full Measure – Daily Service).

The MC80 comes from the first generation of Lawo digital mixing consoles; the one installed in Düsseldorf was the very first that Lawo built. By autumn 2010, it had served reliably for over 15 years. (more…)

Sennheiser: Active in the Effort against Trademark Piracy

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Old Lyme, Conn., 7 April – Audio specialist Sennheiser has made two significant announcements concerning its ongoing effort against trademark piracy, as follows:

Sennheiser: Active in the Effort against Trademark Piracy

Sennheiser has been instrumental in the sensational success achieved by British criminal investigative authorities in the achievements against brand piracy. Numerous illegally distributed devices have been seized from the owners of an online platform in England.

The raid action was carried out by the British consumer protection and investigation authority, Trading Standards Services (TSS), Portsmouth, in February 2011. However, in order to safeguard the investigation, it has only recently been made public. During a search of the premises used by one of England’s largest online platforms, investigators from the TSS seized hundreds of forged branded equipment purporting to have been made by Sennheiser and Monster Cable – the largest number of counterfeits of this kind ever (more…)

Video Technics and Comprompter Deliver Complete Tapeless Workflow – KEYC-TV Upgrades News Production and Playout to HD

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vt_600×303.jpgAtlanta, GA (April 08, 2011) – KEYC-TV, the CBS-affiliated television station for Mankato, Minnesota, was looking to acquire an end-to-end HD broadcast server solution within the same budgetary constraints that all small market news stations are currently facing. KEYC was able to meet their objective with NewsFlow COMPLETE™. This fully integrated news production system from Video Technics and Comprompter coordinates scripting, ingesting, editing, organizing and presenting high quality newscasts at a cost effective price point.

KEYC/FOX Mankato’s News Director, Dan Ruiter said, “We knew what we wanted to achieve here at KEYC and we knew we had a strict budget to meet our objectives. Not only does the NewsFlow Complete system meet our workflow needs, but it was within our budget as well.”

NewsFlow COMPLETE™ is designed to handle all text data and media (more…)

Autographed guitars from Dave Matthews, Bon Jovi and others in charity auction

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American Academy of Audiology Foundation and SensaphonicsAAAF signed guitars team up to support music and hearing research initiatives.

One-of-a-kind autographed guitars and other rock and roll collectibles can be purchased by music fans during the online Auction 4 Audiology. Bidding is now open and runs through noon Saturday, April 9, 2011. Conducted by the American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF), the auction proceeds from these items earmarked for studies relating to musicians. All available items can be seen and bid upon at www.biddingforgood.com/auction4audiology.

Available items includes three particularly notable pieces: a framed Coldplay gold record signed by the band; a one-of-a-kind Martin acoustic guitar with original artwork hand-drawn by Matthews himself; and an electric guitar signed by all members of Bon Jovi. Other participating artists who have donated signed instruments to the cause include Sarah McLaughlin, Wilco, O.A.R., Decemberists, REO (more…)

NewTek Announces Major Update to DataLink

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LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 7, 2011 – NewTek, worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, announces DataLink(tm) 3.0, the latest update to the LiveText(tm) 2 integrated application that allows operators to pre-produce graphics and titles, and deliver real-time display of constantly updated information instantly to NewTek TriCaster(tm).tricastertcxd850_angled.jpg

“The new DataLink 3.0 streamlines the configuration and management of data sources,” said NewTek Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Cross. “The added hardware sources and the support for RSS feeds provide a wide array of creative possibilities. DataLink 3.0 provides yet another advantage for TriCaster users who need to deliver constantly changing information that is accurate and looks great.”

DataLink 3.0 provides a highly configurable way to manage data from many different sources, including text files, databases, and scoring and timekeeping devices, such as Daktronics scoreboard controllers. DataLink 3.0 also adds (more…)

Sound Devices Introduces MixPre-D Portable Mixer at the 2011 NAB Show

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Offers Impressive Audio, Compact Design for Industry Professionals

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 7, 2011—Sound Devices is setting a new standard for compact, high-performance portable audio mixers with the introduction of its newest MixPre-D at this year’s 2011 NAB Show (Booth C2946). Ideal for documentary-style, sports, news magazine, and corporate-industrial productions, MixPre-D is designed for any production application where capturing great sound is important, but size and weight are a concern. (more…)

BEXEL TO HOST TWO BROADCASTING PANELS AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

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LAS VEGAS, APRIL 7, 2011—Bexel (NAB Booth C6833), a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, will host two broadcast panels as part of the Vitec Live Event Area at this year’s 2011 NAB Show. The Vitec Live Event Area (Booth C6428 in Central Hall) will feature eight daily sessions covering timely topics and sharing Vitec’s knowledge and expertise on the latest products, technology and techniques in the broadcast and film industry. (more…)

EDITSHARE ‘UPS THE ANTE’; INTRODUCES NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE, 
MID-RANGE SHARED STORAGE SOLUTION AT NAB 2011

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EDITSHARE ‘UPS THE ANTE’; INTRODUCES NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE, 
MID-RANGE SHARED STORAGE SOLUTION AT NAB 2011


New EditShare ‘Energy’ Series makes its official debut 


Las Vegas, NV —April 7, 2011—EditShare®, the technology leader in cross-platform collaborative editing and shared media storage systems, will unveil the new high-performance, cost-efficient ‘Energy’ shared storage product line at the NAB 2011 exhibition (Booth SL4728). Designed for small and mid-size production workgroups, the new ‘Energy’ Series provides outstanding speed and agility with over 700 MB per second read and write performance per server or expansion chassis. “EditShare first exhibited in Las Vegas eight years ago offering a single 2TB shared storage system, said Andy Liebman, founder and CEO of EditShare. “This year, we showcase a robust tiered storage environment featuring the brand new price-busting ‘Energy’ Series along with ‘Xstream’; our highest performing shared storage solution that can scale to petabytes. (more…)

High Resolution Systems Partners with Stimulated, Inc. to Launch the X20P Display Control Solution

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Robb WagnerHigh Resolution Systems LLC has formed a partnership with Stimulated, Inc. to introduce the X20P display control solution built around the Christie Vista Spyder X20 and High Resolution’s UDC (Universal Device Controller) software and hardware. X20P is a high efficiency, small footprint solution for display control at broadcast productions.

Stimulated introduced its Display Pipeline Consulting service to provide high efficiency workflow solutions and X20P is a prime example of what the company plans to offer.

“Broadcast productions all use LED and projection displays onstage but nobody has come forward with an efficient display control solution. Until now the only options have been expensive and cumbersome external control set ups or traditional switching and routing options that fall short,” says Wagner, a producer and director with Stimulated, Inc.

Wagner got to know High Resolution Systems’ UDC when he teamed with (more…)