Speech-to-Text System Provides Comprehensive and Fully Searchable Metadata Allowing for Faster Media Production

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—At IBC, world-leading media technology innovator Solid State Logic (SSL) demonstrated how its Gravity media production management system can now automatically populate ingested media with detailed, fully searchable data generated from audio content via a new Speech-to-Text system. more

A-Net Conquers Long Distance Signal Integrity Challenges

ST. LOUIS, MO, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 — When Progressive Electronics specified the design for an audio system upgrade at Nestle Purina’s general office complex in St. Louis, MO, the clear choice was an Aviom Pro16® A-Net® system to deliver high-quality results. By incorporating A-Net, Aviom’s groundbreaking high-speed digital audio transmission protocol, which is compatible with existing Ethernet and Fibre Channel media converters, the lengthy signal runs necessary to reach every building on this sizeable campus were realized. more

Prism Sound’s highly-regarded MEA-2 stereo analogue equalizer and MLA-2 stereo compressor have both undergone major upgrades to improve their performance and update their appearance.

On show for the first time at AES in San Francisco (Booth 725), the new versions of these two modern-day classics were updated by engineer/producer Leif Mases who first developed the MEA-2 and MLA-2 for Prism Sound in 1995. Leif’s work with a diverse range of artists including Abba, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck and Black Sabbath, as well as co-ownership of the renowned Marcus Studios in London, provided the essential experience using the “tools of the trade” needed to define and implement new and improved professional audio components. more

Visitors to Denver’s new Center for Empowered Living and Learning (The CELL) are plunged into a multimedia experience designed to explore one of the most important issues of our time: the threat of global terrorism. Through museum-wide audio, video and control systems furnished by Electrosonic, visitors follow The CELL’s dynamic inaugural exhibit, “Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: Understanding the Threat of Terrorism,” which opened Sept. 2. more

NEW SHURE UR1M MICRO-BODYPACK IS NOW SHIPPING

NILES, IL, September 22, 2008 — The new Shure UR1M Micro-Bodypack is now shipping. Offering superior wireless audio in an ultra-compact package that is about half the size of most standard bodypacks and weighing just three ounces with two AAA batteries, the UR1M is designed to be easily concealed and worn comfortably by actors, performers, musicians, and public speakers. more

Shure Wireless Part of the Platform at Democratic and Republican National Conventions

DENVER, CO, and ST. PAUL, MN, September 17, 2008 — Shure UHF-R® wireless made its mark on the national political convention scene this year, serving as the wireless microphone system of choice for handheld and lavalier microphones as well as in-ear personal monitors at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Used by performing artists, including Trace Adkins, Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, and John Legend, UHF-R® wireless also gained prime-time exposure in the hands of Cindy McCain, who delivered a speech introducing her husband John McCain with the aid of a Shure UHF-R/KSM9 microphone. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Sept. 23, 2008 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced its new Classic Series of rugged single-rack-space power management/light modules. With modules offered in 15-amp and 20-amp versions, the Classic Series offers a new industrial design and full feature set engineered specifically for the A/V professional. more

MONTREAL — Sept. 23, 2008 — HaiVision Systems Inc., the world’s leading vendor of true telepresence codecs, today announced that NewSpring Church (www.NewSpring.cc) is deploying a hai1000â„¢ series network video system with the MAKO-HD codec to connect three South Carolina campuses. In eight years NewSpring Church has grown from 115 members to a ministry with more than 9,000 people attending worship at its Anderson and Greenville locations. As the church prepares to launch a third campus in Florence, S.C., and an Internet campus, the HaiVision solution provides a flexible and highly scalable platform for sharing live teaching across all campuses during Sunday services. more

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – How many times have you reached for a cable only to find it has the wrong XLR connector on the other end? In direct response to high professional and consumer demand, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces the world’s first unisex 3-pin XLR connector, convertCON®, at AES 2008 (Booth 809).

convertCON (NC3FM-C) is a new 3-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing. convertCON is also available with black chrome housing and gold contacts (NC3FM-C-B). By simply sliding the housing back and forth, convertCON is transformed from a male to female connector. This new male/female cable end XLR allows for use of one connector, as it can mate with either a male or female 3-pin XLR. more

SSL Introduces Mobile Asset Management Interface for Journalists and News Producers

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—At IBC, world-leading media technology innovator Solid State Logic (SSL), demonstrated how Gravity Mobile Browse reduces the need for journalists and media managers to remain deskbound to view and approve material. more