Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems, announces new Production Consoles and Video Production Workstations designed for professional production spaces. The new workstations and consoles offer exceptional ergonomics, quality construction and a design that can be customized to fit any work environment.

“With our new video production workstations, we now offer integrators the ability to design a custom workstation that can house all of their production equipment, as well as provide a great work area for the end user,� explains Rob Sheeley. “And because every workspace is different, we’ve made the workstations as versatile as possible with the ability to customize each rack console as needed.�

Customizable storage and rack spaces, combined with integrated cable management and proper ventilation make the Video Production Workstation ideal for any growing production space. With three different top rack console options to choose from, the workstation can more

Vaddio announces the new ClearVIEW HD-19 high definition PTZ camera with SmartSHOT technology. The newest member of the Vaddio ClearVIEW family of cameras comes equipped with a 19x optical zoom lens and is built around a 1.3 megapixel, 1/3-Type Sony Exmor high-speed, low-noise CMOS image sensor. Integrated SmartSHOT technology with AIP (Adjustable Image Processing) provides end user control of advanced imaging DSP (Digital Signal Processor) functions. The DSP functions allow the camera operator the ability to deliver an extremely crisp detailed image with vibrant high definition color.

“We added the HD-19 camera to the mix because live production camera operators are demanding a different camera solution that can handle the complexities of a live performance,� explained Rob Sheeley, President of Vaddio. “Some features they were specifically looking for were the ability to shoot video in a variety of changing lighting conditions, image stabilization and iris/shutter control for outdoor more

Stop by the Vaddio Booth – C8808 – at the entrance of Hall C at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas, April 11 – 14, 2011. Debuting for the first time in the US, Vaddio will be showcasing the new ClearVIEW HD-20 PTZ Camera, ProductionVIEW HD MV Multiviewer, with TeleTouch touch screen monitors, and the Squiggle IP Software Module.

“At NAB this year we will be showcasing a lot of different content creation solutions that really simplify the process of creating content,� explains President of Vaddio, Rob Sheeley. “As our industry continues to be transformed by the diversity of content distribution options available, these options are at the same time allowing more organizations the ability to host and post their own programming. So at our booth we will be featuring live content creation stations that focus on education, corporate and house of worship solutions that allow a more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 23, 2011) – Just because you’re based in a small town doesn’t mean you can’t have big-city ambition. Husband and wife team, Doug and Beth Voss, run the audiovisual system at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville, a rural Minnesota town with a population of 2,200. Looking for a unique way to reach the extended Paynesville community they hired Intermedia Systems Group of Burnsville, Minn. to install a complete AV system featuring high definition video displays, a Vaddio HD PTZ remotely controlled camera system and a digital audio sound reinforcement system to back it all up.

The Objective
“Being ahead of the game was our goal,� explained Doug Voss. “We saw what other churches were doing with broadcasts and we didn’t want to do a substandard job. Should we use standard definition cameras because that’s what everyone else is using or should we plan for more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems has officially launched the Squiggle Video Whiteboard Kit designed for videoconferencing, educational and corporate training facilities.

Capable of being installed alongside almost any existing whiteboard, the Squiggle converts whiteboard notes into and an HD or SD video signal. Because no dedicated PC is required, the video signal can then be connected to any videoconferencing, TelePresence, distance education or video media distribution system. In addition to HD/SD outputs, data can be captured and stored as a JPEG image onto any USB flash drive.

“There are so many educational institutions who want video output capabilities on their existing whiteboards. We had to come up with a solution,� explained President of Vaddio Rob Sheeley. “The Squiggle is a simple way to convert all of those whiteboards into a video output source.�

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 7, 2010) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty pan/tilt/zoom cameras and high-end camera control systems, supplied Nutech Engineering with a Precision Camera Controller to remotely control two Canon BU-50H robotic indoor PTZ cameras.

The new Telecommunications Cultural Center (TCC), located in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic, is an interactive museum dedicated to the history of communications. From jungle drums to PDAs, the TCC is dedicated exclusively to the representation of the Dominican Republic’s impact on global telecommunications. Established by Indotel, the Dominican Republic’s National Telecommunications Institute, the TCC captures special events in its auditorium for use in HD quality using two of Canon’s 3-CCD robotic PTZ cameras and a Vaddio Precision Camera Controller.

“We searched long and hard for compatible and budget-friendly 3-CCD high definition cameras and quality controllers,� explained Michael W. Banks, President of Nutech Engineering, designer/integrator more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 22, 2010) – Vaddio announces the new ‘VaddioLIVE’ demo program today to bring real-time product demonstrations to dealers, integrators and end-users who are seeking more knowledge on automated classrooms, training facilities and conference rooms. Vaddio’s new Marketing and Training Coordinator, Bernadette Yard, will be giving the live demonstrations via videoconference or streaming – offering two options depending on client capabilities.

“As we expand our line of products it gets more difficult to do demos in the field,� explains president of Vaddio, Rob Sheeley. “You can’t just throw everything into the trunk of your car anymore and do a 2-hour setup for a 20-minute demo. Everything is so integrated that you really need to see the demo in a real-life application, so we developed ‘VaddioLIVE’ to make it easier and more convenient for everyone to see how our products work.�

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 3, 2010) – Challenge yourself to live your life to the fullest. This is the message of Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Ariz. When Parkway Pastor, Trent Renner, decided he needed a better way to broadcast this message he looked to Audio Analysts in Colorado Springs, Colo. Vaddio’s high definition ClearVIEW HD-18 pan/tilt/zoom cameras now simulcast all messages from the new 50,000 square foot auditorium to additional buildings across campus.

“We were averaging 1600 to 1800 in attendance on a weekend in a 10,000 square foot building,� explains Parkway AV Coordinator, Tyler Ingram. “Now that we are at 50,000 square feet total we added newer technology to go along with the building upgrade. It made no sense to upgrade technology and put in 4:3 SD, so we went high def to create a better video experience.�

Four Vaddio ClearVIEW HD-18 cameras are being used more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras, camera control systems and contemporary furniture in the broadcasting, audiovisual and videoconferencing industries, has launched two new camera mounts for the recently released LifeSize 10x Camera.

“The new LifeSize 10x Camera mounts were an obvious addition to our existing IN-Wall and Thin Profile Wall mounting solutions,� explains Vaddio CEO Rob Sheeley. “We decided to launch both the IN-Wall and Thin Profile Wall mounts in conjunction with the launch of the new LifeSize camera for immediate convenience and availability.� more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems in the broadcast and audiovisual industries, will highlight its broad range of HD and HD-SDI solutions at this year’s LDI show, Oct. 22 – 24, in Las Vegas.

On display will be Vaddio’s newest cameras, camera switchers/controllers and converters/scalers. “From smaller television studios to larger theater venues, Vaddio’s HD and HD-SDI solutions are an ideal fit for live multiple-camera installations,� explains Vaddio President and CEO, Rob Sheeley. “Our extensive variety of HD and HD-SDI camera models, along with our switching and controlling capabilities offer a fully-packaged solution for any live event.� more