Archive for April 16th, 2009

April 16, 2009 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – Broadway Systems, provider of an innovative software platform designed to help cable networks manage multiple aspects of their advertising businesses, will showcase their latest software at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 20-23 (Booth N4117). The company’s multi-platform solution has been engineered to integrate all aspects that are crucial to successful management of a cable network’s advertising operation. more

On the heels of its move into non-entertainment markets, Massive hires VP Product Strategy and Director of Finance

Massive Software, developer of the Academy Award®-winning 3D animation software for AI-driven characters, today announced the appointment of Kevin Mannion as VP Product Strategy and Israel Cooper as Director of Finance. more

~Tactical CAT5e Network Cable Assemblies in Single and Multichannel Versions ~

LAS VEGAS, NV ─ Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, is on the prowl at NAB 2009 (Booth C4147) with its new super tough TacCat Network Cords and Multi-TacCat Assemblies. TacCat provides CAT5e Ethernet interconnection in a road-ready construction. Available in single channel cords and multichannel assemblies, these new networking cables are ideal for use in the field as well as the studio. more

Las Vegas, NV — Sound Devices is introducing the 788T-SSD Digital Recorder, a new model of its popular 788T recorder, at NAB 2009 (Booth N6129). Based on the 788T, the 788T-SSD includes a factory-supplied 256 GB solid-state hard drive, which allows for superior performance in the field. The new model features enhanced data storage and transfer speed while improving its durability to be nearly impervious to shock. more

NewTek releases 3PLAYâ„¢, a multi-channel, HD/SD slow motion replay system

NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it has begun shipping 3PLAYâ„¢, a multi-channel, high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) instant replay system at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show April 20 to 23 in Las Vegas. NewTek 3PLAY supports the simultaneous display, recording, and instant replay of up to three video streams and four digital or analog audio streams per input. The native HD device also supports both NTSC and PAL formats. more

LAS VEGAS, NV—Solid State Logic (SSL), a world-leading media technology innovator, is pleased to announce that two new HD remote broadcast trucks featuring SSL equipment will be on hand at NAB. The Mansion Mobile Television truck, with a C100 HD-S Digital Broadcast Console, will be at the Calutech Mobile Solutions Booth #OE434 and the other truck from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), showcasing a C200 HD Digital Production Console, will be at the Gerling & Associates Booth #OE100. In both cases, the choice of SSL was supported by reputation, reliability and the capacity to cover multiple missions in a remote situation with the highest quality sound. more

TORONTO, ONTARIO—Members of Canada’s film industry recently came out to honor its finest for the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television’s (ACCT) 2009 Genie Awards, which aired on Canada’s Global Television Network and The Independent Film Channel (IFC). Toronto-based sound reinforcement company P.A. Plus Productions used an Aviom Pro16® system to ensure that acceptance speeches and winner announcements, an integral part of the broadcast, were delivered clearly from the numerous microphones used to capture the event. more

(LAS VEGAS) 2009 NAB Show– AmberFin’s iCR software delivers superior image quality for HD/SD ingest, video conversion and transcoding through its multiple Emmy award-winning image processing techniques. iCR is pushing the envelope on image quality and plays a key role in turning the content that owners have into the content their customers demand. As a new standalone company, AmberFin will be making a splash at this year’s NAB 2009. To find out more about AmberFin’s NAB activities visit their booth located SU4323. more

FRANKLIN, TN — Paragon Studios, an industry leader in audio, broadcast and film post-production, has completed remixing the HIV/AIDS documentary House of Numbers. Scheduled to premiere at the Nashville Film Festival on April 19th, with another showing on April 23rd, House of Numbers is an 87-minute independent documentary by first-time filmmaker Brent Leung. more

Ministry of Sound and iZotope collaborate to create music App for iPhone and iPod touch

iDrum: Ministry of Sound Trance Anthems lets iPhone and iPod touch owners recreate their favorite Trance tracks of yesterday and today. Starting with professionally produced iDrum kits that emulate the greatest Trance anthems in clubbing history, users can customize the included beats any way they like or mix and match hundreds of original samples to make their own epic tracks. iDrum’s simple interface lets even novice users build beats layer by layer by tapping the touch screen or create music with simple shapes and color combinations that let anyone visualize the rhythm. more