LAS VEGAS, Nevada – May 2007 – Time and tide, as they say, wait for no man. And in the deadline-crazy world of television news, reliability and flexibility are essential ingredients for any audio console called upon to handle daily programming.
At KVBC-TV Channel 3, an NBC affiliate station serving the greater Las Vegas metro area, the decision was recently made to replace the analog console in its news production studio with a Studer OnAir 3000 digital broadcast desk. The new desk was selected as part of a full audio and video facilities update now that the station is transitioning from standard definition to an all-digital future of high-definition broadcasting that will begin before the end of the year. more…
NEW YORK CITY – May 2007 – Manhattan-based Metrovision Production Group has now wrapped up work on Metro Seven, its latest vehicle in a growing fleet of mobile production units. Recently making its official debut at Gerling & Associates’ outdoor booth at NAB 2007, this new high-definition OB vehicle boasts ten HD cameras with an HD switcher, ten VTRs, and, at the helm of its audio suite, the first Studer Vista 5 digital console sold in North America. more…
NORTHRIDGE, California – May 2007 – Digital console manufacturer Studer and EtherSound network developer Digigram have announced the joint development of an EtherSound interface card for Studer consoles.
Designed to fit into the Studer D21m I/O system rack, initially for use with the Studer OnAir 3000 console but also compatible with Studer’s flagship Vista series and routing systems, the card will allow 128 channels of audio (64 inputs/64 outputs) to be connected to the D21m via a single Cat5 connection. A second Cat5 connection permits daisy chain or redundant ring topologies, the latter allowing for the network to remain uninterrupted should a cable be broken. One of the advantages of EtherSound in the broadcast domain is its extremely low latency. more…
NORTHRIDGE, California – May 2007 – The early success of the Vista 5 and increased customer demand for more channels and multiple operator control on the highly successful Studer Vista 5 console has led to the release of a 42-fader version. Since its launch last year, the Vista 5 has been acclaimed as the most compact, portable and easy-to-install console in its class.
An additional bay of 10 input faders allows an operator to control 42 input channels simultaneously and, equally importantly, permits true two-man operation of the desk. more…
OConnor, a Vitec Group brand is now delivering the all-new 120EX Extended Capacity Fluid Head. The 120EX raises the camera package payload bar with a revolutionary counterbalance mechanism that provides support to 120 lbs in standard mode and up to 240 lbs in EX mode.
OConnor‘s engineers developed EX technology to address the heavy payloads often required for some of today‘s film and electronic cinematography systems when fully loaded. With its continuous counterbalance system and ultra-smooth pan and tilt fluid drag, the 120EX is custom designed for film-style shooting. more…
Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Petrol 9” LCD Monitor Bag. This new lightweight, padded shoulder bag cushions and protects the Panasonic LH-900 and similar size LCD camera monitors while traveling to location, and offers multiple operating benefits on the job.
The monitor bag‘s top flap opens envelope-style into a sturdy four-sided hood designed to aid shading and viewing. Hood sections separate and provide easy access via hook and loop material to the monitor‘s front panel, which is covered by a clear vinyl shield. A zippered top vent in the main chamber accommodates the wireless system‘s antennae. On the rear panel, an exterior storage pocket supplies the perfect place for stowing a battery or mounting arm. Vents at the top allow for the connection of power cables from the pocket to the bag‘s interior. The back section opens to provide a detachable auxiliary pouch ideal for stashing additional accessories. more…
Valley Cottage, NY –Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the artemis DV Pro FX camera stabilization system, the lightest and most cost-effective stabilizer in the artemis family. Complete with a sled, vest and arm, the DV Pro FX provides many advantages of the top-of-the-line artemis systems–scaled down to fit the new breed of handheld DV and HDV camcorders.
The DV Pro FX offers a range of professional advantages, including complete control of all adjustments and the flexibility needed for smooth camera movements. Engineered to optimize the mass and add the appropriate amount of inertia to precisely stabilize lightweight professional camcorders, the system facilitates fast and true dynamic balance, providing the operator with continuous control of every move. The result is smooth camera moves while walking, running or riding a moving vehicle or platform. more…
Two leading names in broadcast robotics join forces for major development program
Vinten Radamec, a Vitec Group brand and a leading provider of robotics broadcast systems, announces a new research and product development partnership with Robotics Technology Leaders GmbH, formed just two years ago in Germany.
The two companies will pool expertise and resources to deliver new products with the most advanced and innovative features available in broadcast robotics. Together they will provide a range of products suitable for virtually every camera support application. more…
Reinforcing their position as the world leading provider of camera support systems for the professional broadcast and film industry, OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, announced today that it is opening a new product showroom and enhanced customer service and support facility in Burbank, California, just minutes away from the world‘s most renowned motion picture studios.
The new conveniently located offices, will offer a spacious product showroom enabling end users to get hands-on experience with the latest OConnor camera support systems. In addition, state-of-the art service bays will offer expert factory maintenance and repairs with a timely turn-around for all OConnor products. more…
For a limited time, Schneider Optics is offering a screw-on dual filter package custom-tailored to enhance the optical performance of popular DV camcorders.
Available in 3 sizes — for 62mm, 72mm, and 82mm lens front cameras — the Schneider Dual-Pak DV Filter Kit contains one round screw-on B+W UV filter and one Schneider Top-Pol® polarizing filter. Threading neatly onto the front of the lens, B+W UV filters effectively block the invisible UV component of light from the sky. Pictures gain brilliance, and the disturbing blue cast that can occur with many color films is avoided. Schneider Top-Pols are unmatched in their ability to reduce glare and unwanted reflections, saturate colors, deepen blue skies, improve contrast and penetrate haze. more…
