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Matrox Announces World’s First Quad SDI-to-HDMI Multiviewer Under $1000

LAS VEGAS – April 16, 2012 — Matrox Video Products Group today introduced Matrox® MicroQuad a four-channel SDI-to-HDMI® multiviewer priced at just $995 US. The small easy-to-use device lets users monitor up to four SDI inputs on a single HDMI display in quadrant view, or toggle to a full-screen view at the touch of a button. Inputs can be 3G or HD or SD, and all controls are on the unit itself; no computer is required. Matrox MicroQuad ensures a crisp, artifact-free monitoring experience, thanks to its state-of-the-art 10-bit scaling engine with advanced filtering and de-interlacing. .

Matrox MicroQuad

“Broadcast engineers and A/V professionals often encounter situations in which they need to monitor multiple SDI feeds,” said Alberto Cieri, senior director of sales and marketing at Matrox. “The new Matrox MicroQuad multiviewer lets them use an affordable HDMI display to view up to four SDI signals, and we are offering the unit at a breakthrough price.”

Matrox MicroQuad will be demonstrated at the 2012 NAB Show in Booth SL5115.

Price and availability

Priced at USD $995, Matrox MicroQuad will be available beginning July 2012.

Source: www.blackmagic-design.com

Battery Converter SDI to HDMI

NAB 2012, Las Vegas, USA – April 16, 2012 - Blackmagic Design today announced two new Battery Converters that feature a built in rechargeable battery and a super tough aluminum design. Battery Converters include the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology for the highest broadcast quality conversion and are available in two models, Battery Converter SDI to HDMI and Battery Converter HDMI to SDI, priced at only US$295.

Battery Converters will be demonstrated at the Blackmagic Design NAB 2012 booth at #SL220 and are available now from Blackmagic Design Resellers worldwide!

Blackmagic Design’s new Battery Converters are a truly portable converter solution, featuring a built in lithium polymer battery for more than 2 hours of operation. Similar to Mini Converter Heavy Duty converters, Battery Converter is made from aircraft grade aluminum, making it super tough and lightweight, yet it easily fits into the palm of your hand. Robust, compact and battery powered, Battery Converters provide the highest quality SDI conversion for remote locations, on outdoor sets or at live events!

Battery Converter features an LED indicator that displays the remaining battery level, which is vital when working in the field. They can be easily recharged from any 12V source, even while the converter is in use.

Battery Converters can be used as a regular converter to provide additional reassurance in mission critical environments where the internal battery acts as a back up in the event of a power outage or should power be disconnected!

Designed for crowded live production environments, all connections are recessed into the super strong aluminum chassis for protection, labeling is laser etched to reduce damage from rough handling and non slip rubber feet grip to surfaces!

Battery Converter SDI to HDMI is perfect for monitoring at live events and Battery Converter HDMI to SDI is ideal for connecting low cost HDMI cameras or computers into ATEM live production switchers. Battery Converter is an ideal alternative to the Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter when longer distances are not required between cameras and the switcher and customers need a lower cost alternative based on regular copper SDI connections.

Battery Converter is compact in size, yet packed with powerful features including the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology with low jitter for the longest SDI cable lengths. Battery Converter auto switches between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video formats, plus features balanced analog and AES/EBU switchable audio, 1/4″ jack audio connections and embedded SDI or HDMI audio for perfect digital audio quality.

Battery Converter HDMI to SDI

“When we designed Battery Converters we had live production environments in mind, so we knew that in addition to being battery powered they had to be rugged, yet compact and lightweight for carrying in camera bags,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “By combining our incredibly robust Heavy Duty Mini Converter machine grade aluminum chassis with the convenience of battery power, we have created the ideal live production ‘go anywhere’ SDI converter.”

Battery Converter Key Features

• Built in Lithium polymer battery.
• 2 hours of operation.
• Re chargeable from 12V source, while being used.
• LED indicator to display remaining battery life.
• Solid aluminum chassis.
• Recessed protected connections.
• Laser etched labeling and non slip rubber feet.
• Auto switching SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI .
• Supports all video formats up to 1080p60 including 1080psF to HDMI 1080p conversion. 8 channels of embedded SDI and HDMI digital audio.
• SDI loop through and dual SDI outputs.
• Software updates via USB 2.0 from any Windows or Mac OS X computer.
• 12V power supply included with international adapters.

NAB 2012, Las Vegas, USA – April 16, 2012 - Blackmagic Design today announced HyperDeck Studio Pro, a new model of SSD recorder that includes powerful new features such as 4 channels of 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, built-in high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, as well as full HDMI and analog in and out including standard XLR connectors for audio and timecode. HyperDeck Studio Pro features dramatically higher processing power and quality which allows full 4K playback from a single SSD disk using Apple ProRes compression that is four times the resolution of regular HD 1080 resolution video. HyperDeck Studio Pro will retail for only US$1,995.

HyperDeck Studio Pro will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2012 booth at #SL220.

HyperDeck Studio Pro features a beautiful user friendly VTR style design with function buttons, a jog wheel for jog and shuttle, plus external RS-422 control. The high resolution LCD screen displays timecode and transport information, plus a full color thumbnail preview of the current clip in record and playback. Crystal look buttons give customers full transport control just like a broadcast deck.

HyperDeck Studio Pro fits easily into outside broadcast vans or a master control room. It’s perfect for on set recording and viewing of dailies, as a video server or for replays at live events. With new multi channel connections, a high-speed Thunderbolt port and 4K playback, HyperDeck Studio Pro is also perfect for digital signage, and feature film work as the single unit can instantly switch between SD, HD, 2K and 4K playback.

HyperDeck Studio Pro records universally compatible uncompressed QuickTime files in uncompressed 10-bit, DNxHD and ProRes compression so the files stored on disk can be used with all popular software packages, such as Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and more. Customers will always be free to use the editing, color correction and finishing tools that they choose and that are best for their clients and jobs.

With 4 x 3Gb/s SDI as well as HDMI and analog inputs and outputs, HyperDeck Studio Pro works with virtually every camera, deck or monitor. 4 x 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4K playback as well as planned multi channel capture and playback as later software updates.

Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an amazing 10Gbps each, the new Thunderbolt port makes capture and playback to and from any Thunderbolt-enabled computer faster than ever. This means customers get full compatibility with Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Avid Media Composer 6, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6 and more. Also included is Blackmagic Design’s UltraScope software, so customers can also use the high-performance Thunderbolt connection for full waveform monitoring and scopes, direct from the HyperDeck!

“This is an extremely powerful broadcast deck, and I think we have gone well beyond what anyone expected HyperDeck would be able to do when you consider this plays back 4K video from a single ProRes file on a single SSD,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design! “Not only has this new model been enhanced with built in power supply, analog video and audio connections, timecode and Thunderbolt, but the 4 channels of 3 Gb/s SDI allow all kinds of exciting upgrade possibilities in the future on top of the 4K it’s supporting now. It’s all very exciting and HyperDeck Studio Pro is virtually future proof!”

HyperDeck Studio Pro Key Features

• Capture and playback with SSDs in uncompressed 10-bit, DNxHD and ProRes quality.
• Supports QuickTime format for uncompressed, DNxHD and ProRes files and MXF files for DNxHD.
• Dual slots so keeps recording onto next disk when one disk fills up.
• 4 channels of 3 Gb/s SDI input and outputs. Allows 4K playback at 4 times HD resolution.
• HDMI input and outputs.
• Analog component, and composite inputs and outputs.
• Analog audio on XLR connections, and includes additional HiFi RCA audio inputs.
• Includes timecode input and output connections on standard XLR connectors.
• Built-in high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology for computer capture and playback supported.
• USB connection for software updates and settings.
• RS-422 deck control for disk recorder control.
• Ethernet for transport control and setting changes.
• 1 rack unit size with 110/240V built in power supply.
• Recorded files and high-speed Thunderbolt I/O connection are fully compatible with Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and more. Includes UltraScope software for real time scopes using Thunderbolt port.

Availability and Price

HyperDeck Studio Pro will be available in July 2012 for US$1,995 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

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NewTek Unveils Next-Generation TriCaster Family with
New System Architecture for Live Production and Media Publishing

Three new, live production solutions give producers the ability to meet 21st century consumer demands for
high-impact video content delivered in real-time across broadcast, Web and mobile devices

LAS VEGAS – NAB Booth #SL5111 – April 15, 2012 - NewTek today unveiled a new line of TriCaster™ live production systems that utilize a completely reengineered platform-and introduce revolutionary capabilities for live event producers and media publishing professionals. The next-generation product family, which includes TriCaster 8000, TriCaster 855 and TriCaster 455—enables professionals to meet rapidly evolving consumer demand for high-quality, live programming, by delivering live video content to multiple viewing platforms with greater speed and flexibility than any other live production systems on the market.

“With 28% of the global online population watching video on mobile phones, and video accounting for 40% of all Internet traffic, the industry has reached a point where professionals need tools with capabilities that far exceed most traditional video production systems,” said Andrew Cross, NewTek CTO. “We’ve reengineered our TriCaster line from the ground up to help video producers move beyond the confines of traditional equipment, and keep pace with the dramatic shift in consumer viewing habits. Using a TriCaster, people can deliver content with unprecedented speed, to larger audiences, on virtually any device or popular social media site—and with even greater HD network-quality production values. The video producers of today are becoming the media publishers of tomorrow—and with our new TriCaster line, we’re helping them embrace this change head on.”

NewTek TriCaster 8000 Interface

The New TriCaster Family
The new generation of TriCaster integrated production systems places the highest level of video production tools into the hands of producers, regardless of the delivery destination—from live TV, projectors, LED screens, online video streaming, social media, or any combination. The new line includes a broad range of “industry firsts” as standard features, such as Apple® AirPlay® support, and NewTek’s groundbreaking IsoCorder™ technology for recording of multiple input sources and output options with embedded timecode and four audio tracks. IsoCorder technology has been updated to include support for virtually every non-linear editing application for both the Mac® and PC, without the need for transcoding. Audio mixing is more flexible with the ability to delegate the process to a separate iPad® control app, or one of the Avid® Artist series control surfaces.

The effects implemented in the new TriCaster series offer real-time warping that makes it possible to fly video away on a cloth-like surface, or integrate warping video into transitions in limitless ways, with sound. TriCaster effects are further enhanced with the innovative new TransWarp engine, which provides the ability to build warping transitions for every visual source, including overlays. Professionals can choose from the following TriCaster systems:

• TriCaster 8000—designed for production and media publishing professionals who deliver live video for large, complex events, with full integration of social media production tools. The system introduces extensive integration and customization options that include; virtually limitless scalability with third-party router support, recordable macros that can be triggered simultaneously, along with extensive effects and graphics capabilities with eight M/E rows. TriCaster 8000 includes a new social media-savvy “Share” panel that allows for video clips, individual stills, or batches of ISO-grabbed frames of the live show to be distributed to multiple social media platforms, including: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr—or FTP-transferred to a directory—in a single pass. The seamless integration of live production with social media interaction provides immediacy, relevant content, and a unified brand for both traditional video and social media audiences.

NewTek TriCaster 8000 Control Surface

• TriCaster 855—developed for producers looking to build their businesses and brands with new programming, clients, advertising and sponsorships. TriCaster 855 is a facilities-class system, equipped with 24-channel switching, and inputs for up to eight cameras; five digital media players for video clips, graphics and titles, and two network channels for sharing computer screens and displays from wireless iOS devices. It has eight M/E-style virtual inputs and three outputs. The size, capacity and capabilities are scaled for professionals who produce big, live productions for delivery to on-air, projectors and the Web.

• TriCaster 455—targeted to mobile producers who want to deliver professional live video content to a worldwide audience, without concerns for location limitations. The system is scaled for virtually any restricted space, including small studios, production vans, control rooms, backstage, a blogger’s office, and more. TriCaster 455 includes a 14-channel switcher with four camera inputs and the production and graphics power to deliver a network-quality show from locations that proved impossible before.

The new TriCaster 8000, TriCaster 855 and TriCaster 455 systems all include a corresponding hardware control surface to provide intuitive, hands-on control of any live production. In addition, TriCaster 8000 includes an innovative, redesigned control surface to provide the greatest level of intuitive control over the new capabilities in the system.

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Blackmagic Cinema Camera

NAB 2012, Las Vegas, USA – April 16, 2012 - Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a revolutionary digital cinema camera design that includes powerful features such as super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, high resolution 2.5K sensor, built in high bandwidth SSD recorder, open file format support, color correction with full version of DaVinci Resolve and a built in LCD with metadata entry, all in an attractive compact design for only US$2,995.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2012 booth at #SL220.

Many current generation video cameras suffer from a “video look” due to a limited contrast range, a maximum HD resolution sensor, poor quality optics and lenses, the use of heavy video compression for file recording and poor integration with NLE software metadata management. With these limitations, they cannot be used for high end work or feature films.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera has been designed to eliminate these problems so customers get a true feature film look, and at an affordable cost can shoot high end television commercials, episodic television programming and feature films.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, large 2.5K sensor, a built in SSD recorder that has the bandwidth to capture open standard CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes and DNxHD files, a built in capacitive touch screen LCD for direct metadata entry, standard jack audio connections, built in high-speed Thunderbolt connection, 3 Gb/s SDI output, a refrigerated sensor for low noise, and is fully compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF mount lenses.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera also includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve for color correction and Blackmagic UltraScope software for waveform monitoring. UltraScope can be run on a laptop connected to the camera via a Thunderbolt connection.

One of the most important features of the camera is its super wide dynamic range of 13 stops, allowing feature film quality images. Commonly people focus on more pixels, however often this just creates a higher resolution, but still “video” looking images that suffer from highlight and black clipping that limits details. Blackmagic Cinema Camera’s wide dynamic range eliminates this problem and provides film quality with dramatically more detail retained in black and whites in the image. Once the shoot is complete, the included DaVinci Resolve color correction software can be used to adjust images and take advantage of this extra range in the images. The high quality EF and ZF lens compatibility also helps create sharp and cinematic images that look incredible.

To eliminate the damage that low bit depth and high compression video storage creates, Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a fast SSD recorder. The built in SSD recorder can record on fast solid state disks the full sensor detail in 12 bit Log RAW files in the open standard CinemaDNG format. These files can be read by all high end video software. The full 2.5K sensor data is stored in the files completely uncompressed because the SSD has the speed to store video data at the required rate. Then this high quality file can be color corrected on DaVinci Resolve for the same high quality result currently only possible on cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera has been designed as the perfect companion to Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer NLE software. Unlike other cameras, which require the use of custom video file formats that are not compatible with popular NLE software, often making the post production process a nightmare, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes absolutely no custom video file formats, and every file type included is open standard. It records into CinemaDNG format for RAW files, ProRes and DNxHD for HD resolution files compatible with Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer.

The built in large LCD display makes focus easy, and allows playback of captured files. Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a built in microphone, as well as external jack based mic/line level balanced audio connections. When playing back recorded clips, a speaker is built in, and there is an included headphone socket, as well as embedded audio on the SDI output and Thunderbolt connection. The SDI output includes all camera data such as timecode, transport control, shutter angle, color temperature setting and ASA information overlaid in attractive anti aliased fonts.

For easy metadata entry, the built in LCD features fast and responsive capacitive touch screen technology. When the user taps the display with a finger, a data entry window called the “slate” appears. This lets the user enter shot information just like typing on a smart phone. This data is then stored in the files so can be accessed by NLE software when editing content later. Metadata is compatible with popular software such as Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve. All camera settings can be changed on this touch LCD, such as frame rate, shutter angle, color temperature, dynamic range, focus assist settings and more.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes an innovative industrial design built from solid machined aluminum metal which results in an attractive but rugged design. All of the camera, recorder and display have been shrunk down into a lightweight design thats very portable.

“This is one of the most exciting products we have ever created and its been a work in progress for a very long time,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “Ever since I was a telecine engineer back in the 1990′s I have wished that video cameras would include features that allowed them to perform creatively similar to film. However current digital cameras are too heavy, way too expensive and need costly accessories to work. We felt there was a need for a camera that delivered these features in a design that’s optimized for professional video shoots, as well as being a compact, elegant design that’s easily affordable. We think we have achieved that!”

Blackmagic Cinema Camera Key Features

• High resolution 2.5K sensor allows improved anti aliasing and reframing shots.
• Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look.
• Built in SSD allows high bandwidth recording of RAW video and long duration compressed video.
• Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW, Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD. No custom file formats.
• Includes no custom connections. Standard jack mic/line audio in, BNC 3 Gb/s SDI out, headphone, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, LANC remote control and standard DC 12-30V power connection.
• Capacitive touch screen LCD for camera settings and slate metadata entry.
• Compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF lenses.
• Supports 2.5K and 1080HD resolution capture in 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
• Thunderbolt connection allows direct camera capture via included Media Express software and supports live waveform monitoring via the included Blackmagic UltraScope software.
• Includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve 9.0 color grading software.

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“Early users of this release are raving about the rock-solid performance they now get from their Adobe editing experiences with Matrox I/O solutions,” said Dan Maloney, technical marketing manager at Matrox. “The forums are buzzing with positive feed back.”

“With the combination of my Matrox MXO2 and Adobe CS5.5, my editing system behaves the way I expect it to,” said Craig Van Horne, editor at Scorched Ice Digital. “Adobe CS5.5 gives me complete creative freedom and Matrox enables me to see all my work on my HD-SDI monitor, all while dynamic linking among Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. It’s pretty awesome.”

“As a long time user I can say without hesitation that Matrox is demonstrating a commitment to giving professionals hardware and software that works to the high standards required by the broadcast industry,” said David Cherniack, documentary filmmaker at All In One Films.

Availability
Release 6.1 for Matrox MXO2 I/O devices and Mojito MAX for Windows and release 2.5 for Mac OS are now available to registered users as a free download from the Matrox website.

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Dear Matrox Users,
Mac release 2.5 for MXO2 Family, Mojito MAX and CompressHD provides updates to improve overall performance and stability with Adobe CS5.5 and improvements and fixes with Matrox MAX functionality. RED 1K and 2K presets are now available in Adobe Premiere Pro for Matrox products that provide SDI I/O.
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NewTek TriCaster 850 EXTREME Solutions include;

• TriCaster 850 EXTREME – HD Live Production
• ProTek – Enhanced Customer Support  (US and Canada only)
• Pair of Asus VE248H 24″ LED Monitors
• TriCaster 850 Road Case
• Apple iPad 2 Wifi 16GB Black
• Promo Price: $27,495
• Add TriCaster 850 CS  for $4,995 ($1,000 off) when purchased with the TriCaster 850 EXTREME

NewTek TriCaster 450 EXTREME Solutions include;

• TriCaster 450 EXTREME – HD Live Production
• TriCaster 450 CS
• ProTek –  Enhanced Customer Support – ( Includes coverage for TriCaster 450 EXTREME and TriCaster 450CS)
• Pair of Asus VE248H 24″ LED Monitors
• Apple iPad 2 Wifi 16GB Black
• Promo Price: $21,995