Tech Talk from the Markertek News Channel

Markertek News Channel coverage of the ProxySys MA Media Asset Manager and FS-5 DTE V2.0 Software Upgrade. The ProxSys MA-Series is an extensive Media Asset Management system combined with an automated archive system. It presents a complete workflow for smart archiving ranging from quick and easy ingest of your data directly from popular tapeless media formats such as FS DTE recorders, P2, SxS and others and automated archiving on Blu-Ray discs or USB hard disk drives to easy file retrieval via an intuitive Graphical User Interface.

The FS-5 V2.0 upgrade adds powerful new features to the FS-5. Thumbnails and clip properties as well as clip previewing and control of multiple FS-5 units via WiFi is provided.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the 'cool' new MicroPro lights from Litepanels. The professional LED light that runs off standard AA batteries. The perfect lighting tool for today's small DV camcorders, the Micro daylight harnesses the company's proprietary LED technology in an ultra-lightweight, extremely compact package. Users will enjoy luminous, soft, directional lighting, with the same warmth and great color characteristics that made Litepanels an integral part of television, broadcast news & motion picture productions worldwide.

Advantages:

Heat-free LED technology Produces bright, HD friendly soft light

Integrated dimmer 100% to 0

All-in-one with no external cables

Absolutely flicker-free light output

Runs 1.5hrs. on 4 AA batteries (HD Alkaline) 7-8 hours on E2 Lithium batteries

Uses standard or rechargeable batteries

Extremely lightweight and compact

All-in-one camera light w/no external cables

Markertek News Channel coverage of the new Toch-It Digital 16 multi-channel video color monitor and AMP1/2 Series Audio Monitors from Wohler Technologies at NAB 2009, Las Vegas. The Touch-it Digital is a multi-channel video color monitor offering a simple and convenient way to monitor multi-channel SD-SDI video and provide route switching in a compact size. HD-SDI capability is optional.

The unit is three rack spaces (3RU) in height and installs into an industry standard 19" wide rack.

The unit features dual high resolution color 7" LCD display monitors.

The left monitor may display from four to sixteen "thumbnail" images, and when one of these is touched, that image appears on the right monitor at full size and its HD/SD-SDI source signal is sent to an unbalanced output and to a VGA output for monitoring on an external display. The rear panel features sixteen HD/SD-SDI auto-sensing inputs and two re-clocked outputs of the selected HD/SD-SDI source.

Other connections on the rear panel include a VGA output of the selected video source, eight General Purpose Interface (GPI) inputs and outputs, 10/100BaseT and RS232/422 connections for configuration and control, and connector for the external 24V DC power supply.

The AMP1-16-3G monitors sixteen channels of audio from 3G/HD/SD-SDI and AES sources with loudness display using ITU-R1770-1 algorithms with audible monitoring through a fully digital high-fidelity amplifier system and speakers.

Sixteen audio level meters are configured and displayed on two of three innovative LCD screens.

A third screen is dedicated to displaying diverse data or video de-embedded from the selected 3G/HD/SD-SDI input.

Signal source routing is totally flexible and features include two selectable 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with re-clocked output, eight AES inputs, eight pair AES outputs, eight analog outputs, 3G/HD/SD to HD/SD down-conversion, eight GPI inputs for remote control, and easy setup and programming using a graphical user interface.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the new Fiberlink 3360 from Communications Specialties Inc. at NAB 2009, Las Vegas. The Fiberlink® 3360 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 8 channels (4 pairs) of AES/EBU digital audio. Convenient switches on the 3360 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the four 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.

Audio signals are not required to operate the Fiberlink® 3360 link and it can be used as a stand-alone 3G/HD/SD-SDI optical link. Previously serialized data is left intact throughout the entire transmission process and the 3360 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range.

Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission and the 3361 receiver features a re-clocked SDI output.

The 3360 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink® Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices.

Available in card versions and a small footprint box version, it is ideal for broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans, rental and staging, auditoriums, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical or medical imaging and more.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the new RAW SxSxSDHC Alternative Memory Adapter for Sony SxS Applications and the HoodLoupe 3.0 viewfinder from Hoodman Corp. at NAB 2009. Achieve excellent performance and economy in Sony EX1/EX3 cameras. Place Hoodman RAW SDHC memory card into the RAW SxSxSDHC adapter then place SxSxSDHC adapter in devices using SxS cards. Download data through express card port or eject SDHC card and place in SDHC to USB reader. Over crank up to 720p/48 - and save big $$$ while doing it. HoodLoupe Professional is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe or mounted to your camcorder lcd screen. When it is time to review your shot; bring HoodLoupe up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing. HoodLoupe has a +-3 diopter to accommodate those with less than perfect vision. HoodLoupe adjusts focus just like a binocular eye piece... you turn the eye piece in or out to set for your vision. Minimal magnification is used to eliminate visual pixilation of your image. Each HoodLoupe is encased in a user friendly rubber for comfort and protection from bumps that will occur throughout your shoot. Comfortable lanyard and compact protective storage case included. Fits up to 3.0 inch LCD screens.

Markertek News Channel coverage of all the new Redbox solutions from Sonifex at NAB 2009. Products covered include the RB-VHDA8, a high performance, reliable eight way digital video distribution amplifier for re-clocking and distributing an HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) SDI source to eight outputs. The unit provides automatic input detection, re-clocking and cable equalisation of the input signal to 200/400 meters (HD/SD) of coax cable; as well as the RB-PD2 Stereo Profanity Delay, a stereo audio profanity delay used for live broadcast programs to prevent unwanted or obscene material from being transmitted. It features an automatic audio stretch algorithm that allows between 2 and 55 seconds of delay to be built up live whilst "on air", whilst maintaining the correct pitch. The delay can also be acquired whilst playing a pre-selected audio file on a CompactFlash memory card. When the program is complete, the audio stretch algorithm seamlessly reduces the delay to zero.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the new KiPRRO digital recorder from AJA Video Systems at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas. The AJA Ki Pro is a tapeless video recording device that records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files onto computer-friendly media. Because it features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs, you can interface with virtually any type of camera you might own or rent. Enjoy monitoring flexibility through Ki Pro's numerous simultaneous outputs, connecting to both professional and consumer monitors.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the new network and portable hard drives from LaCie at GVE 2008, Washington, D.C. The LaCie 2big Network offers professional, reliable, central storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any computer on your network. Manage your home or small office network easily with this full-featured file server. With the 2big Network, you can share files among Windows, Mac, and Linux users, thanks to its SMB and AFP support; or connect remotely through FTP, HTTP and HTTPS file systems. Easily and quickly select your RAID modes with the manual switch on the back of the drive. The hot-swappable disk trays even allow maintenance without affecting your workflow; in RAID 1 mode, a defective disk can be replaced easily without having to turn off the 2big Network.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the K-Tek product line of professional boom poles, shock mounts and windscreens at GVE 2008, Washington, D.C. K-Tek offers the most diverse array of superior quality boom poles, microphone support products and windscreens for professional production. K-Tek products offer an exceptional combination of brilliant design, precision engineering, and top grade materials all manufactured in the United States.

Markertek News Channel coverage of the Wohler RM Series LCD monitors aboard the Wohler Mobile Production Trailer at Government Video Expo 2008, Washington, D.C. The RM series monitors are designed for confidence monitoring of SDI and HDSDI video with embedded audio in the production environment. Each of the screens can display standard or high definition video in a high resolution 640 x 480 format plus has meters for eight channels of audio. Additional overlays can be added by the operator for Safe Area and Safe Title markers, Center mark, Time Code, and Display Name.