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January 28, 2011
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Quantum Unveils DXi 2.0

Quantum Corp., a global specialist in backup, recovery and archiving solutions, announced DXi 2.0, the next generation software platform for its DXi-Series disk backup and deduplication solutions. DXi-Series models running DXi 2.0 software, beginning with the latest generation SMB and midrange systems, will deliver the highest deduplication speeds available for any open protocol inline appliance in their respective classes, doubling the performance over earlier generation DXi products with no change in price. As a result, users will be able to protect more data on smaller systems, further solidifying the price-performance leadership of the DXi-Series.

Features include:

  • DXi-Series products utilizing the new 2.0 software will see performance increased by up to 2X or more for open protocols, including both Symantec OpenStorage (OST) and conventional NAS interfaces.
  • Offered at the same price as the DXi products with version 1.x software, the new DXi appliances running DXi 2.0 software will be clear price-performance leaders in their segments, with as much as a 5X advantage over the nearest competitive offerings.
  • DXi 2.0 software creates a new inline data flow that is optimized for Quantum’s latest generation of purpose-built DXi deduplication appliances, simplifying the data path and improving performance.
  • By providing high-performance deduplication across open protocols, the DXi appliances make their shorter backup and restore windows available to any IT department using any of the leading backup software applications.
  • A DXi4500 running DXi 2.0 software will deduplicate at up to 1.4 TB/hour for NAS and 1.7 TB/hour for OST — faster than any other entry-level open protocol appliance.
  • A DXi6500 running DXi 2.0 software will deduplicate at up to 4.3 TB/hour for NAS and 4.6 TB/hour for OST — faster than any other midrange open protocol appliance.
  • Quantum’s high-performance DXi6700 VTL and multi-protocol, enterprise-class DXi8500 appliances will see significant performance gains when they begin shipping with DXi 2.0 software.
  • Quick to Deploy and Easy to Manage

The new DXi 2.0 software provides enhanced management features that significantly streamline deployment, monitoring and administration of the entire data protection process, saving IT managers time, even in complex multi-site backup and disaster recovery environments.

DXi 2.0 employs a full set of installation wizards and optimized management screens for fast set-up and ongoing administration, reducing the total number of screens for common operations by 50 percent to 65 percent and enabling administrators to get more done in less time.

The new software leverages the multi-tier, purpose-built appliance design of the newest DXi models, and it continues to support the DXi direct path-to-tape functionality that integrates high-speed disk backup with low-cost retention under a single point of control.

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January 28, 2011
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Vaddio Launches Hot-Shot Preset Camera Controller and YPbPr to DVI-D Format Converter

Vaddio, a maker of robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems is now shipping the new Preset Camera Controller and the YPbPr to DVI-D Format Converter.

The Hot-Shot Preset Camera Controller adds automated PTZ camera control to a videoconferencing system camera. By using the camera presets stored in the codec, the Hot-Shot controller can be externally triggered by any number of different trigger devices such as a microphone switcher/mixer, StepVIEW presence-sensing mats, AutoVIEW IR sensors, the new PresenterPOD or any other triggering/logic output device. Each Hot-Shot controller can control up to 36 presets.

Currently the Hot-Shot works with the Polycom HDX-8000 and HDX-900 Series, LifeSize Room System Series, TANDBERG C40, C60, C90, and the older TANDBERG 6000MXP and 3000MXP Series codecs. For use with other control systems, the Vaddio simple ASCII API is also included to alleviate the need for multiple I/O or relay cards/boxes associated with large control systems. Up to four Hot-Shot Controllers can be linked via RS-232 for up to 144 total triggers.

The YPbPr to DVI-D Format Converter changes analog component video to DVI/HDMI. Whether the output signal is 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, video can be converted to a digital signal to work with a variety of third-party devices such as videoconferencing codecs and multi-format switchers.

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January 28, 2011
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Atlona Introduces Installation Testing Kits

Atlona Technologies released three cost-effective custom installation testing kits designed to diagnose 99-percent of all digital connectivity issues in moments, saving both time and overhead. The AT-KIT-HD1, AT-KIT-PROHD2, and AT-KIT-PROHD3 kits combine an HDMI signal generator and seven-inch HDMI monitor in a high-quality Pelican case, while the AT-KIT-PROHD3 also features the AT-HDSync HDMI EDID emulator and AT-BAT-DIS7PRO monitor battery.

All testing kits released include the Atlona AT-HD800 portable HDMI signal generator. The AT-HD800 allows users to diagnose specific resolution, video timing, EDID, and color space issues in any DVI or HDMI video system. The AT-HD800 features 13 test patterns, including 3D tests side by side, top and bottom, and frame packing, a format that is mandatory for all HDMI 1.4 devices. This powerful pocket-sized signal generator features an HDMI output as well as an HDMI pass-through to easily switch between test patterns and content from any other digital sources, while also giving the ability to read the EDID from the input source and showing it on the display.

The AT-KIT-HD1 features the award-winning AT-DIS7-HD, a seven-inch testing monitor that recognizes any HDMI or DVI source at resolutions up to 1080p, and allows users to observe both audio and video signals in real time. The compact display allows users to view signal information such as High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliance, resolution, frequency, digital format, and audio information. The AT-KIT-PROHD2 and AT-KIT-PROHD3 kits are bolstered with the AT-DIS7-PROHD seven-inch testing monitor, which recognizes any HDMI, DVI, VGA, or component video source at resolutions up to 1080p or 1920×1200. The AT-DIS7-PROHD can also be used to test 3D sources.

The AT-KIT-PROHD3 kit also features the AT-BAT-DIS7PRO five-hour monitor battery, in addition to the AT-HDSync HDMI EDID emulator. The AT-HDSync is a perfect device for fixing any EDID, hot plug, or sync issue. Almost 90-percent of all issues when installing HDMI equipment are related to missing EDID or incorrect read-out. The AT-HDSync stores the EDID information and recalls a default EDID setting in non-volatile memory that supports HDCP handshaking. The device can also generate a missing hot plug, and will stay in line to maintain the hot plug at all times.

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January 28, 2011
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Boinx Software Announces BoinxTV Home

Boinx Software announced the availability of the brand new BoinxTV Home, live-video production software that makes users the stars of their own YouTube videos, exclusively at the Mac App Store. BoinxTV Home, which turns your home into your very own professional TV studio for the real-time creation web videos.

Spice Up Homemade YouTube Videos

BoinxTV Home spices up videos with its use of creative tools such as lower thirds, to adding text and titles, tickers, green screen backgrounds, and more on video captured live by a camera, such as the one built right into your Mac, at a resolution of up to 960×540. A revolutionary new concept for the creation of YouTube videos, BoinxTV Home allows users to edit their videos in real-time, while recording. This eliminates the tedious post-production process usually required to add effects to a video. BoinxTV Home allows the simultaneous use of up to 15 layers for the quick and easy rendering of your video. Once rendering is complete, users can upload their videos directly to their YouTube accounts.

BoinxTV Home shares many of the same features as its big brother, BoinxTV, the professional live-video “broadcast truck without the truck” solution. In contrast to BoinxTV Home, BoinxTV features support for multiple cameras, unlimited layers and resolutions higher than 960×540.

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DSC Labs Offers Sneak Peek at Its Un"Chart"ed Product Lineup for NAB 2011

DSC Labs, eco-friendly developer of innovative products for image quality improvement, has announced that it will exhibit at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, held in Las Vegas, NV from April 11-14, 2011 (booth number C10215). The Fuji Gold Medal winner has been showcasing state-of-the-art precision test charts at the NAB show since the early 90’s, and this year will be announcing significant breakthroughs in 3D chart technology.

NEW – The Dashwood 3D Chart

Driving DSC Labs’ Dashwood 3D Chart initiative is none other than Dashwood Cinema Solutions Founder, Tim Dashwood – seasoned 3D stereographer, cinematographer, director, and editor. The Dashwood 3D Chart is a brand new stereoscopic chart that automates the display of accurate 3D rig calibration at unheard of speeds. When integrated with Dashwood Cinema Solutions’ new calibration software or the new Stereo3D Toolbox v3, the chart’s unique visual code trackers work alongside the applications to automatically track to 1/1,000 of a pixel for unprecedented stereo alignment. The chart also offers live feedback to assist in automating camera alignment, sync testing and slating, and color and gamma calibration. For those aligning manually, the Dashwood 3D Chart offers manual alignment with the DSC Labs’ patented FiddleHead spirals for corner-to-corner focus.

NEW – The Pilot 3D Chart

In addition to the Dashwood 3D Chart, DSC Labs will unveil the Pilot 3D Chart, named for its runway-like extension and corner LED lights. Incorporating a wide range of feedback from 3D experts, The Pilot promises to be an extremely comprehensive tool for the proper balance and alignment of 3D rigs. In addition to DSC’s patented neutral grayscales, accurate color bar patches and zone plates, the Pilot’s features include camera synchronization, multiple scales, geometric webs and 18% gray patches, ensuring critical precision.

The Hawk QCC and RoliChart Make Their NAB Debut

In addition to breakthrough 3D technology, DSC Labs will be featuring its recent Hawk QCC and CamAlign RoliChart chart releases. Ideal for single- or multi-camera shoots, the Hawk QCC uses critical information from an original scene set-up using a DSC primary chart, and then provides relevant data for quick camera evaluation and scene matching. Similar to the Hawk QCC in compactness, the CamAlign RoliChart is designed for use in the field, and remains protected when rolled up into its sturdy anodized casing.

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January 28, 2011
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Specialized Communications Announces the SCPAN-AVC4500

Specialized Communications Corp., a company offering quality customer oriented services to Television Stations and Production Facilities nationwide, announced availability of the SCPAN-AVC4500 battery. The SCPAN-AVC4500 has been specially engineered to last much longer than other leading brands. It is compatible with the Panasonic AVCCAM family of cameras, including: AG-AF100, AG-HMC150, AG-HMC40, AG-HMC80, AG-HMC70.

Features include:

  • 7.2V 4500mAh Li-ion Battery
  • Smart Internal Protection Circuitry
  • Durable construction
  • Comparable to the Panasonic VW-VBG6 Battery
  • Lighter than other comparable leading batteries
  • Designed with the AG-HMC150 & AG-AF100 in mind
  • One Year Limited Warranty – if it stops working send it back and Specialized Communications will ship a new one!

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RAIDON Technologies Announces STARDOM SOHORAID SR5 Now Shipping

RAIDON Technologies, manufacturers of RAIDON & STARDOM storage products, announced that the STARDOM SOHORAID SR5 is now shipping.

The SOHORAID SR5 is a five-drive RAID storage system for 3.5” SATA II 3Gb/s hard drives that allows for user configurable RAID configuration, through the LCD interface on the front of the unit. The SOHORAID SR5 provides hardware RAID levels of 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5 and 6 with RAID 6 being the most fault-tolerant, offering protection in the event that 2 drives fail. The SOHORAID SR5 is a cost-effective, standalone storage solution with a built-in, multi-level hardware RAID controller that works independently from other computer peripherals. With high-speed 3G eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connectivity, the SR5 provides convenience and flexibility for editors on the go, the perfect large storage volume companion for Mac Book Pro machines. Expansion is available thanks to the SOHORAID SR5’s 2 FireWire 800 ports which allow multiple units to be daisy-chained. With a compact footprint, the SR5 supplies cooling via a large, quiet, 9cm ball-bearing fan. An internal auto-switching, universal, internal power supply keeps cable clutter to a minimum.

SOHORAID SR5 features include:

  • Alarm indication in the event of fan failure, drive failure, or overheating issue
  • USB 2.0, FireWire 800 (2 ports) and eSATA (one cable for each port type is included)
  • Daisy-Chainable through FireWire 800
  • LCD control panel for RAID set up and management
  • Optional Graphic User Interface over RS232 cable connection (cable included)
  • RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 1+0+Spare / 3+Spare / 5+Spare / 6+Spare
  • Product Dimensions: 140 mm (W) x 200 mm (H) x 235 mm (D)
  • 9cm ball bearing quiet fan
  • Internal 110/220 auto switching power supply with ball bearing fan

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January 28, 2011
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Gefen ToolBox Shipping ToolBox USB 2.0 Extender Long Range

Digital connectivity solutions provider, Gefen, announced that its ToolBox USB 2.0 Extender Long Range (LR) is shipping. This new 4-port USB 2.0 hub powers multiple computer devices at long distances. Up to 330 feet (100m) can be traversed by portable sender and receiver units that easily fit into any integrated system. Full bandwidth capability offers an instant delivery of multiple USB signals over a single CAT-5 cable.

Perfect for professional environments that access computer data remotely, the USB 2.0 Extender LR works with both lo- and hi-speed USB peripherals, including cameras, scanners, printers, keyboards, hard drives, DVD burners and more. Any four devices using USB can be extended over the same cable, all remotely powered when operating in the field.

As a new ToolBox product, the USB 2.0 Extender LR comes in a rugged wall-mountable enclosure, offers locking power supplies to eliminate potential disconnects and can be purchased in a cream or black finish to better fit any room décor.

Installation is plug and play simple. The computer connects to the sender unit, while the four-port receiver unit connects to the remote peripherals at the remote workstation. A single CAT-5 cable connects sender to receiver, reaching speeds up to 480 Mbps for an instant, long-range signal delivery.

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January 26, 2011
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Singular Software Releases DualEyes for the Mac

Singular Software, a developer of workflow automation applications for digital media, announced that DualEyes is now available for Mac OS X. Recently awarded Zoom Street magazine’s January 2011 Editor’s Choice Award and Winner of TV Technology’s 2010 Mario Award for its breakthrough technology, DualEyes is designed as a standalone application for the automatic synchronization of video and audio clips for dual-system audio production. Designed to work alongside any video editing application, DualEyes is streamlined for the task of replacing in-camera scratch audio with separately recorded high-quality audio.

To download DualEyes for Mac OS X click here.

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January 26, 2011
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Archiware and Hamburg Pro Media Collaborate on PresSTORE

Data management specialists, Archiware, have teamed with video software experts, Hamburg Pro Media, to create a customized archiving solution for professional video and broadcast data.

Utilizing the industry-standard MXF (Material eXchange Format), an open and non proprietary data format for video and broadcast technologies, this new archiving concept represents a powerful and accessible resource for video production and broadcast professionals.

Archiware’s PresSTORE offers a host of features for easy and accessible storage and retrieval of video data, making it one of the most popular choices for broadcast video production. Combined with Hamburg Pro Audio’s “MXF Import QT” QuickTime application, it enables broadcast facilities to quickly and easily preview files for immediate access.

Archiware’s PresSTORE Archive offers dual modes for displaying previews: LoRes in proxy overview, or HiRes in media view, integrating MXF’s preview support through its ‘Import QT’ component. Additionally, MXF’s format is natively supported by popular applications like Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Server, as well as across the entire industry-standard Mac OS operating system, making format conversions a thing of the past.

Data searches can be conducted using file name, modification date or archive date. Additionally, metadata defined within PresSTORE make searches more efficient.

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