WAYNE, NJ – JVC Professional Products Company today introduced the new KA-AS790G ASI module, which provides a compressed MPEG-2 output that is ideal for microwave transmission and long cable runs for OB vans – no additional encoding required. The module attaches to the back of the GY-HM790U or new GY-HM750U ProHD camera without external wiring or adapters.

Both HD video and audio are compressed using the camera’s built-in encoder (running at either 19.7 or 35 Mbps), which creates an MPEG-2 signal and then provides lossless transcoding to DVB-ASI. The module outputs the live signal from the camera, even while recording, via a standard BNC connector. When the camera automatically detects the presence of the KA-AS790G module, it switches to low-latency mode.

“The KA-AS790G is another example of how our elegant modular approach brings added versatility to our ProHD camcorders. It’s a great tool for broadcasters that need a more

For Immediate Release
News Release

Booth #N3807

Iroquois, ON, Canada – February 2, 2011 - Ross Video has announced their NAB 2011 offerings. Ross has new features and additions in each product line as well as the introduction of the new NK Series Router line and a comprehensive range of data insertion products.

Vision QMD & Octane
SD & HD Production Switchers
Ross’ Vision Series high-end production switcher family marks another industry first with the addition of Internal Multiviewers. This option offers tremendous flexibility and cost savings while dramatically simplifying control room design, integration and cabling.

CrossOver Digital Production Switchers
Ross’ compact switcher line-up adds the new CrossOver Solo, a 1 MLE production switcher. Standard features include 12 HD/SD Inputs, Internal MultiViewer, 2 Channels of 2D DVE, Synchronization and Up/Down Conversion, and 4 internal channels of Media Store for instant stills, keys and media wipes. more

New e-Card Service Incorporates Popular Digital Cloning Tool with Online Communications

HUNTSVILLE, AL – February 3, 2011 – Intellitar, the developer of the Intelligent Avatar Platform and Virtual Eternity, today introduced Intelligram, a new web-based personal communication service. This twist on e-cards combines personalized online greetings with the company’s unique Intellitars (Intelligent Avatars.) The result delivers a talking, moving digital clone bearing a customized message into a recipient’s email inbox.

Intelligram users select the foundation of their card from a library of templates including designs for specific holidays and events. The embedded Intellitar is created by uploading a personal image or photo to the Intelligent Avatar Platform (IAP). Users then record a message directly through the Intelligram site or upload a pre-recorded MP3 file. The IAP will synchronize the image and recorded message to create a moving, talking digital clone more

New Granite 2000 System Features 1 M/E Wide Panel, Granite 5000 Gets Enhanced 2 M/E Panel

Billerica, Massachusetts – Broadcast Pix™ today introduced Granite™ 2000, a new addition to its Granite family of live video production systems that features a new wide 1 M/E control panel. The company also announced an enhanced control panel for its 2 M/E Granite 5000 system. The Granite 2000 is available now, and the new panel for the Granite 5000 began shipping last month.

Both control panels provide faster access to all of Granite’s video and file-based content, which is provided by the only production switcher with an integrated server. The new panels, combined with Granite’s Fluent™ file-based workflow software, enable a single operator or small team to create highly compelling live video for broadcasts, webcasts, events, and other productions.

“Granite provides so much more