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Violin, banjo and viola players will appreciate how gently the 4099V adheres to a prized instrument while its elegantly lightweight, unobtrusive design keeps it from getting in the way of a passionate performance.

QSC TouchMix mixers are designed for musicians, production professionals and live performance venues that need the power and capability of a large "concert" mixing console in a compact, affordable and easy to use form. TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 mixers have the functionality to satisfy demanding professionals combined with a range of features and functions that help the less experienced user achieve quality results. A breakthrough in innovation and digital mixer design, TouchMix is the result of a remarkable collaboration between QSC and industry icons Greg Mackie and Peter Watts (M&W Pro Audio Ltd.)TouchMix not only resets the bar for performance and value, but also redefines the user experience for both professionals and novices alike.

The Practilite 602 is the world's first and smallest bi-color, variable beam smart LED light which can also perfectly compliment any existing light conditions. The Practilite 602 comes with an app for smartphones and is Bluetooth capable. This remote function is cost-effective and especially useful for single-person shooters or small crews when a gaffer is not available. The Practilite 602 makes event lightning, documentary shooting and field interviews more efficient as managing the lighting setup and adjustments can now be done with greater ease.

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The Roland XS Series - the new line of Multi-Format Matrix Switchers designed for fixed installations requiring high-quality integrated video and audio conversion and switching.

The series is very adaptable supporting eight HDMI, RGB/Component/S-video/Composite inputs and up to HDMI or HDBaseT outputs with scalers to support picture-in-picture, resizing, rotating, and flipping. Audio can be embedded into outputs via 8 stereo audio inputs (2 mic) and/or HDMI audio as well as de-embedded on output. Additional features include iPad control, EDID emulation and HDCP management.

The XS Series is available in three configurations: 8-in x 4-out (XS-84H), 8-in x 3-out (XS-83H), and 8-in x 2-out (XS-82H) and is ideal for many applications that include conference rooms, education, 4K switching to 1080p, performing art centers, churches, convention centers and teleconferencing.

The QuadView® HDx offers the most powerful image processing available in a compact multiviewer, with outstanding image quality, plus web-based control, dynamic window sizing, borders and titling, smooth zoom/pans and more. It is ideal for any application requiring display of multiple images on a monitor or projector.

The job of a videographer is no cakewalk: As one-man-show without sound recordist he has to make sure, that both - video and audio are always perfectly captured. The new Sennheiser AVX lightens his workload immediately: Once plugged in it instantly takes away the audio part from the to-do-list. From now on videographers can simply rely on perfect sound - and concentrate on what they really love to care about: to film great pictures.

The AVX-Combo SET is the perfect digital wireless microphone for film projects. The system fully self configures and is ready to film within seconds. Its ultra compact receiver fits directly into the XLR audio input of your camera or recording device. With both handheld and bodypack transmitters and accessories included, this is the choice where utmost flexibility is key.

The AVX-Combo SET includes a handheld microphone, the plug on receiver, a bodypack transmitter with lavaliere microphone and all accessories to operate out of the box on camcorders as well as DSLR cameras.

Whether it's over HDMI, CAT5/6 or even wireless - Vanco International has a IT transmission solutions for everyone. All available at Markertek.com!

The extremely compact bi-amplified Genelec 8010A allows professionals to work in small studios and on the move with an accurate monitoring tool.

Exceptional sound qualities, small size and universal mains input voltage make 8010A's perfect companions while on the move. With a balanced XLR input, 3-inch woofer, 3/4-inch tweeter and two efficient Class D power amplifiers, 8010A's produce more undistorted sound pressure level than you might expect. It features Genelec Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISST) circuitry which switches the monitor to standby when no audio input is detected (ErP 2013 Directive).

Several mounting accessories ease the installation of 8010A's and make them ideal for music studios, mobile vans and portable recording devices.

The Digital Director is here!

Digital Director is the only Apple Certified interface that helps you to intuitively manage the entire photo and video workflow via a tethered iPad solution with Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.

Complete and Intuitive Workflow Control

Photographers and videographers can now enjoy a more detailed, enhanced control interface thanks to a much bigger and higher quality display: indeed, Digital Director turns the iPad Air in to an external monitor taking full advantage of its High Definition Retina Display.

The dedicated Digital Director App enables all the key parameters of Canon and Nikon DSLRs to be monitored and dynamically modified in real time (Exposure, ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Manual Focus, WB, Image Quality, Focus Camera/Drive Modes, Battery status), allowing photographers and videographers to concentrate on creativity instead of settings.

Shooting remotely via the iPad Retina Display, the App enables real time "Live View" monitoring and adjustments. The dynamic histogram and audio level display allows greater control, whilst the Focus control is guaranteed thanks to the Interactive Focus, which can be used to select the focus point anywhere on the screen. The digital zoom magnifies the selected focus point to ensure crisp accurate focus.

Quick and Smart Check and Post-Production

Thanks to Digital Director, users will have total control of their workload plus the possibility to download the images to the iPad and check the high-resolution files. All the characteristics of the image, such as the focus, can be checked simply using standard iPad ®gestures¯. Digital Director also allows users to intuitively manage post-production activities from the iPad: within the App, it is possible to work on the image, cropping and rotating it, modifying exposure, contrast and brightness, checking histogram and Exif information, rating and saving the image. Users will also have total control of their files, from image ratings to file organization (albums, shoot profiles and connection profiles).

Immediate Contents Sharing

Digital Director allows users to immediately share their images, direct to FTP, by E-mail and on social networks.

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The Fiberlink 3380 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 4 channels (2 pairs) of analog line level audio. Convenient switches on the 3380 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the two pairs of audio independently, to strip previously serialized audio, or to pass it through without modification. At the receive end of the fiber optic link, the operator can decide which audio pairs they need de-embedded.

Features:

3G/HD/SD-SDI

This product supports SMPTE complaint 3G, HD and SD-SDI data rates.

HDTV Resolutions to 1080p

This product supports HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p and 1080p.

Fiberlink Matrix Compatible

This product is compatible with the Fiberlink Matrix Series of optical signal routers.

Single Mode and Multimode Fiber

This product supports both Single Mode and Multimode fiber types in the same unit with no special ordering, configuration or tweaks.

Box and Card

This product is available in a box or card configuration.

Analog Audio Embedding

This product can embed analog audio into the SDI signal