AJA Video Systems opened up myriad workflow possibilities with the launch of FS2, a universal frame synchronizer and converter with two completely independent channels that can be used separately or together, all in a compact 1RU design. Each FS2 video channel supports virtually any input or output: analog component or composite, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Dual-Link and HDMI I/O—and each channel has its own still-store, keyer, and video proc amp/color corrector. FS2 offers dual independent streams with full input and output signal routing and dual 16 channel audio processors making it ideally suited for broadcast facilities, production trucks and other multi-format production environments.

Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communications systems, introduced the HME DX210 at this year’s 2011 NAB Show. The HME DX210 offers the perfect blend of wireless intercom performance, system compatibility with wired intercom systems, and ease of use. Operating in the 2.4GHz band, the DX210 delivers exceptional sound clarity and enables interference-free communication for highly demanding productions.

Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communications systems, announced its new offering of the Optocore™ digital fiber and SANE™ CAT5 networks for real-time audio, data, video and communications signal distribution. These products are a direct result of a strategic joint development partnership with Optocore GmbH, a pioneer in fiber-optic based audio and data network distribution. The first Clear-Com-Optocore devices: V3R-FX-INTERCOM for Clear-Com and the X6R-FX-INTERCOM for Clear-Com, will made their North America debut at the 2011 NAB Show.

Hamlet has a well-deserved reputation for flexibility as well as precision and cost-effectiveness in its test and measurement systems. Thanks to the modular architecture of its unique digital platform, users can create precisely the configuration they need, changing the capabilities as required.

Genelec , the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, displayed its 1238CF Tri-Amplified DSP Monitoring System at NAB 2011. The 1238CF is a compact three-way DSP monitoring loudspeaker including a slim speaker enclosure, two eight-inch (210-mm) long-throw bass drivers, a five-inch (130-mm) proprietary Genelec midrange driver and a one-inch (25-mm) metal dome tweeter, multiple power amplifiers, digital signal processing (DSP) circuitry and active, low-level crossovers.

Genelec , the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, announced that M3 (Music Mix Mobile), a New Jersey/California-based remote facilities company combining the talents of award-winning production professionals and state-of-the-art audio solutions, has purchased its third 5.1 Genelec 8200 Series Active DSP Monitoring System. Consisting of 8250A Bi-Amplified Active DSP Monitors and 8240A Bi-Amplified Active DSP Monitors, along with the 7260A Active DSP Subwoofer, the new system is being used in M3’s new mid-sized truck, Voyager, which went online in late 2010, recording the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Rally to Restore Sanity/March to Keep Fear Alive events and the Latin GRAMMY® Awards.

Panasonic Solutions Company sets a new standard for video quality in mobile HD acquisition with the introduction of the AG-HPX250, a P2 HD handheld camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording.

One of the largest and most advanced theaters in Asia, the TV Theater in Anhui Radio and Television Center was recently outfitted with a Studer Vista 9 and two Soundcraft Vi6 digital consoles. Advanced Communication Equipment (ACE) responded to the needs of the two-level theater auditorium capable of hosting 3,200 guests in a total of 4,300 square meters with a complete Harman-brand solution to ensure the large venue was fit to suit the needs of popular broadcasters, including Jiangsu Radio and Television Centre Studio.

Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, was rolling out its fully HD Microwave Service Company (MSC) Modular Mobile RF Platform (MMRP) broadcast ENG news vehicle at the 2011 NAB Show. The MMRP in full HD configuration was designed and integrated by Microwave Service Company (MSC), the engineering, integration and installation group of IMT.

Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, announced its recent inventory increase of new EVS Broadcast Equipment at the 2011 NAB Show last week in Las Vegas. In addition to acquiring new XT3 servers, Bexel also upgraded its support inventory of IP Directors, Data Base Servers and XFile products.

The Solid State Logic C100 HDS continues to impact the high-end of the broadcast and production studio spectrum with continued sales into commercial broadcast and educational facilities around the world. Heading into V4 Software at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C3310), the feature-rich C100 HDS delivers ultra-reliable operation, ease of use, quality sound and compatibility with SSL’s Integration I/O range of cost-effective, MADI-based distribution and format conversion products. The C100 HDS is scalable and offers full DSP on all channels for standard configurations, giving the educator and broadcaster options for future expansion.

Hitachi Kokusai Electric Europe today announced that RAI Television Corporation of Italy has selected Hitachi's state-of-the-art high-definition (HD) television cameras to upgrade its digital studios and facilities throughout Italy. By completion of the project, RAI will take delivery of more than 150 Hitachi SK-HD1000 studio and EFP cameras and provide Italian and global television audiences with superior-quality HD content production and distribution.

The studio microphone M 930 Ts unifies approved large diaphragm capsule technology with anoptimized output transformer and a new developed circuit design. That attains a signal transmission with negligible distortion combined with a lower low frequency response, a very low noise floor and a high sound pressure level even at high external load.

Every engineer has been there. The radio mics check out fine on the RF Tech’s laptop, but that’s before the talent walks onto the stage. Reception black spots, drained batteries, accidental mutes--anything can happen once the show gets underway.

STAGETEC completed development of another option for the new ON AIR 24 mixer: an intuitive control surface for touch-screen operation. This can be used in addition to the hardware modules presented previously and the more complex remote administrator software. The new interface increases the flexibility of the mixer still further.