Archive for March 9th, 2009

20 Libraries Now Available in Multiple Formats on USB Flash Drives

Detroit, Michigan, March 2, 2009 – Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects label, today announced the release of 20 sound effects libraries on USB Flash Drive. The libraries currently available on USB Flash Drive include:

Ambience I, Animals I, Cartoon I, Emergency I, Fire I , Foley I, Horror I, Household I, Humans I, Impact I, Industry I, Musical I, Office I, Science Fiction I, Sports I, Technology I, Transportation I, Warfare I, Water I, and Weather I.

Each library is delivered on a 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB USB Flash Drive depending on the format selected. Available formats include 16/44.1, 24/28, and 24/96 broadcast .wav files. more

New Custom-Built Systems Feature Solid-State Hard Drives to Deliver Genuine 2K and 4K Multi-stream Desktop Compositing and Stereoscopic Workflows at Affordable Prices

EMERYVILLE, CA – March 10, 2009 – Lightbeam Systems, the leading manufacturer of custom-designed computer systems for the visual effects industry, has released a new series of innovative Reel Six solid-state compositing workstations complete with premium NVIDIA Quadro FX graphic cards and advanced multi-core processing. Significantly reducing the cost of production while allowing artists to complete projects at a fraction of the time over traditional hardware compositing solutions, these systems feature components optimized to bring genuine 2K and 4K multi-stream compositing to the desktop at affordable prices. more

NAB 2009 Special Announcement

Award-winning plug-in developer will showcase new releases of FxFactory Pro and FxFactory development partner applications; participate in the Apple Final Cut Super Meet

Boston MA – March 10, 2009 - Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, announced their plans for the NAB 2009 exhibition held in Las Vegas, NV from April 20th to 23rd, 2009. Attendees to NAB 2009 will be able to see a new release of the Noise Industries flagship FxFactory® Pro visual effects package at the annual Apple Final Cut Super Meet held this year at the Rio Hotel on April 21, 2009. Noise Industries will also debut new partner releases from DV Shade, Idustrial Revolution, SugarFX and Yanobox as well as announce brand new development partnerships. more

New AirSpeed Multi Stream server and various product upgrades deliver end to end XDCAM HD workflow – increasing productivity and lowering newsroom production costs

Tewksbury, Mass, March 9, 2009 –– Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled an end-to-end HD news solution that enables broadcasters to produce HD programming more cost-effectively. With this powerful solution, broadcasters can easily acquire, edit, network, manage assets, playback and control functionality of Sony XDCAM HD (LongGoP HD MPEG2) content, with a workflow designed to deliver significant time, storage and bandwidth savings. more

If you need to power multiple devices in your equipment rack and are operating with limited electrical outlets, check out the new Gefen Power Rack 54 and Power Rack 58 solutions. Each one fits snugly into any standard sized rack, and can power multiple 5-volt devices using a standard 24-volt electrical outlet. more

• Sturdy metal key design; fits on a key ring
• Ultra-mobile and lightweight
• Hot-pluggable with cross-platform compatibility
• Fast and reliable transfer rates – USB 2.0

PORTLAND, OR (March 9, 2009) – Today LaCie announced three new ways to carry digital content – LaCie itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB key drives, design by 5.5 Designers. The inventive, compact key-shaped design conveniently fits in a pocket or on a key ring. The itsaKey and iamaKey store up to 8 gigabytes of flash memory. Alternatively, the PassKey has a built-in microSD card reader, which allows you to use your memory cards as stylish and handy USB keys. more

Inaugural Event to Share Latest in AV Technology with Worship Community

SEATTLE, WA, March 9, 2009 – Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS), in collaboration with Experience Church.tv®, will present the first Audio, Visual, Lighting Conference and Expo (AVL Expo) on March 20-21 at Experience Church in Puyallup, Wash. Specifically designed for the worship community, AVL Expo will feature panel discussions, conference sessions, and an elite group of vendors that specifically meet the needs of AV practitioners and church pastors. more

Third Largest Energy Company Selects Slate 5016 System for New Digital Control Room

March 9, 2009 — The Broadcast Pix Slate 5016 live video production system is helping ConocoPhillips create more compelling video, and do it more cost-effectively. ConocoPhillips is the third largest energy company in the United States. With headquarters in Houston and approximately 33,600 employees in 40 countries across the globe, effective and efficient communication is crucial to this major supplier of oil, natural gas, chemicals, and plastics. more

Exhibition, Education and Experts Push HD EXPO Attendance

March 9, 2009 (Burbank, CA) Pre-registration numbers for HD EXPO on March 5th had increased a staggering 30%, an industry-record breaking figure matched by 37% in increased attendance at the event, held at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, California. more

Featuring Wireworks Cabling with Neutrik’s convertCON Connector ~

~LAS VEGAS, NV – Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, introduces BG Cable Assemblies featuring Wireworks super flexible MusiLUX microphone cable or AES/EBU digital cable teamed with Neutrik’s convertCON connector, at NAB 2009 (Booth C4147). more