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ATLONATechnologies

YelloBrik3Gbit SDI to HDMI

Vision MixTactile Switching

IP KVMCAT 5/6/7

VideohubDistance no object

FS-T2001Portable Field Recorder

TripleHeadMulti monitor adapter

Metal GuruAsset Management

Float OnLow-cost Mini Jib

10K WirelessKilometres!

Blackmagic Videohub, massive in/out for routing all your facilities equipment.

iPad control of all equipment connected to your facilitygives you the ultimate 3Gb/s SDI networked solution – no

more manual patching!

Three Headed MonsterNeed more screen real estate? Then why not add the Matrox TripleHead2Go multi-display adapter to your laptop or workstation and get a three headed monster for your post house, micro studio or OB van. The unit uses your system's existing GPU to provide high-quality uncompressed video and graphics across all monitors. The TripleHead2Go also allows you to run a different application on each display or view one application over all three monitors, is Thunderbolt compatible, supports Mac and PC and comes with the PowerDesk utility that enhances your experience with an array of customizable options to personalize your desktop including splitting into different sections, save and load your own multi-display workplace preferences, includes bezel management, resolution and refresh rate management, the utility will also detect any problems with your monitor installation and will guide you though the set-up process.

Distance no ObjectThe Blackmagic Videohub range offers something for every studio or facility, no matter whether you are a small post production house or large broadcast facility, the ease of connecting all your broadcast decks and equipment together from one central location, Mac or PC, and routing the signal across buildings if needed is not to be underestimated. Soft panel control adds even more functionality and signals switch automatically between SDI, HD-SDI and 2K and can route your sources to 144 locations. USB control allows any computer to act as host and any other computer on the network to connect to the host and with 3Gb/s SDI offers full compatibility with SD, HD and 2K in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 with a single BNC cable. Escape your bottle-necks with the Blackmagic Videohub range.

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Beam me up ScottyGenesix One is a flexible playout automation and ingest system complete with overlay graphics, asset management, programme scheduling, encoding, channel branding and much more. Its latest upgrade adds client/server architecture, enhanced scheduling, character generator, fully automated workflows and traffic management on new redundant server hardware.

The Genesix multichannel channel in-a-box playout system from Austrian company Stryme also offers integration with Paris-based Vitec's ProxSys asset management system, the solution is designed to offer small and medium-sized broadcasters an end-to-end system and ProxSys’ mobile asset management ensures easy, secure and affordable data management.

Yes MAMMetusMAM is a sophisticated digital asset management software solution that integrates with various NLE's including Sony Vegas Pro, Edius and FCP and can transcode to and from any format. It is a server based client with Windows desktop and web client availability.

Collect and track assets in any format, export and deliver assets in any format with optional customizable data input and interface between your archive and third-party tools while keeping track of actions performed in total security.

Timeline editing with MetusMAM generates proxy files of video assets and changes out the proxies for the original high quality files when rendering starts.

A serious asset management tool for any broadcaster.

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Focus FS-T2001 Portable Field DeckThe Focus FS-T2001 is the next generation media recorder from VITEC. The Focus FS-T2001 is dedicated to both Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP) applications and incorporates the complete range of Sony professional recording formats including 50mbps MPEG HD422, XDCAM HD/EX, and DVCAM. The Focus FS-T2001 also supports removable professional media: SxS Pro, SxS-1 and SDHC adapters while featuring an additional 250 GB internal storage capacity for recording/playback and media management. The recorder can be mounted to a shoulder camera or used as a standalone deck in the field or studio and recording and playback of XDCAM EX formats in addition to a full complement of professional features.

Matrox Signage applicationMatrox have introduced the Maevex Series a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance.

The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via standard wired (CATx) and/or wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity—to stream and display exceptional quality video at Full HD 1080p @60Hz and audio over standard IP infrastructures. Leveraging System-on-Chip (SoC) technology, Maevex provides high-processing performance that is optimized with dedicated H.264 encoding/decoding functionality while providing superior processing capabilities for network management, USB enablement, and RS-232 communications.

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Float like a butterflyThe Hague K2WS Junior Jib is a low-cost camera jib that fastens directly onto its solid tripod stand. It has an adjustable telescopic column with a minimum height of 110cm and a maximum height of 188cm. The column can be locked at the required height and there is a safety pin to prevent slipping. It is ideal if you do not have a suitable tripod to mount the jib on. The camcorder attaches directly to the jib arm's camera plate and is secured by thumb screw. There is an attachable counterbalance arm complete with weights plus an adjustable fine trim weight and the jib has a variable tilt control with lock that allows you to tilt the camcorder 90 degrees and the camera can be set in any position including having the it point directly downwards or upwards meaning the camcorder can go from ground level to over 7ft.6" high and you can pan the jib arm 360 degrees. There is also a jib lock should you require to leave the camera at a set height. Excellent value at app €300!

Mini StabilizersAnother Haugue camera support product is their mini stabilizer for small form camcorders. Their range goes up to larger DSLR, HDV and full sized camcorders with body support.

Their mini stabilizers offer great value for money and can be put to use for many production uses.

Check out their full range of products and surprise yourself at their flexibility and affordability!

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A Bridge too FarThe IntraTec Bridge is the world’s first miniature camera-top extreme range WiFi device. With Bridge, WiFi signals can be transmitted over distances of up-to 10 kilometres and at speeds of up-to 450Mb/s. The Bridge is ideal for sending video and audio files and live streams over great distances and is a perfect tool for Outside Broadcast operations and remote production units.

The Bridge takes WiFi connectivity to the next level, designed to offer industry leading levels of performance and reliability without compromise. Coupling the very latest breakthrough technology such as Signal Sustain Technology 3 (SST3), 3 X 3 MIMO with a powerful dBm (aggregate) transmit power and carrier class receiver sensitivity means that the IntraTec Bridge offers unrivalled range performance and stability even in the most challenging of environments and its unique design allows it to be mounted to any cameras hot/cold shoe and powered from any DC source from 5 to 20 volts or passive power over Ethernet (9-24v). Each unit comes complete with three 3dBi omni-directional antennas ideal for use in short to medium range environments, externally mountable high gain antennas are available for longer range links.

The devices legacy switched diversity mode even allows multiple antennas to be used to cover a larger geographical area with multiple directional antennas.

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