New System Offers Additional Wireless Options and Better Coverage in Challenging Environments

LAS VEGAS ─ Clear-Com, a global leader in critical voice communications systems, is launching the new Tempest®900 900MHz digital wireless intercom system at this year’s 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6647). Together with Tempest®2400, the Tempest900 offers customers another viable and reliable wireless intercom option for their specific application needs. Tempest900 is available in the United States and Canada, while Tempest2400 is distributed worldwide.

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MPEG-4 Enabled Encoder Allows Broadcasters to Transmit HD Content Efficiently

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 7, 2011 – Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, will unveil its Nucomm Newscoder 4 at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6432). more

Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced its newest breakthrough for an extra long-range extension of HDMI devices. The GefenPRO ELR Extender for HDMI with POL offers a long-range, multi-signal method of extension up to 330-feet (100m) over just one CAT-5 cable, a significant improvement over previous solutions, which required two cables to reach shorter distances.

Innovative Gefen POL technology based on the Power Over Ethernet standard enables the delivery of power to the receiver unit, giving an added advantage to the integrator. Power is provided to the receiver using the AC power connected at the sender unit. Each receiver unit is also equipped with an additional 5v output to power a supplemental product, such as a scaler, switcher or splitter at the display location.

The GefenPRO ELR Extender for HDMI with POL is ideal for installations where power requirements are limited at the receiving side, such as more

Wayne, N.J. –FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division has announced it will introduce a new lens for the half-inch format and the creation of a new series of lenses during the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 11 through April 14. FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division will exhibit within Booth #C7525 at the show.

The new ZS17x5.5 lens for half-inch format cameras is part of the high-end Select series of ENG-Style FUJINON lenses. This lens is available in either BERM or BERD version – with internal range extender, servo zoom and manual or servo focus. The Select series is derived from the company’s popular HA line of 2/3-inch Premier Series high definition lenses.

The new Exceed Series of cost-effective, feature-rich lenses is being unveiled at NAB. The new series includes the XS20sx6.3BRM half-inch more

ATLANTA, GA, APRIL 6, 2011—When it comes to finding reliable production gear, White Dog Productions selects equipment not only by quality, but also the company that stands behind it—before and after the sale. This is why, for the company’s teleprompter needs, White Dog Productions has been working with Autoscript (NAB Booth C6625), the world’s leading teleprompting company and a Vitec Group brand, for the last 13 years. more

Company will Showcase a Range of Products including its Studiofoam®, Studiofoam®Pro and ProPanel™ Lines

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 7, 2011 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is making its debut into the broadcast market at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth SL8810) with a full line of acoustical products catered to a range of broadcast spaces such as production facilities, control rooms and voiceover booths. Auralex will showcase its best-selling lines of Studiofoam®, Studiofoam®Pro and ProPanel™ product lines, which were previously marketed to the pro audio and music industry markets. more

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 7, 2011—Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, will be onsite at this year’s 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6833), highlighting its expertise and diverse solutions for live broadcast events. Offering clients the latest in broadcast technology, Bexel continues to create effective packages for the industry—from large sporting and entertainment events to higher-end reality television productions. In addition, the company will be participating in two panels in the Vitec Live Event Area (located at Booth C6428 in the Central Hall), focusing on the impact of IT technology on a large sports event workflow and producing live broadcast content for multiple platforms from the field. 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

Bergen, Norway, Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ)

While virtual sets offer limitless creative options for live 2D/3D sets, the calibration and alignment of multiple cameras with the synthetic set can be a prohibitively complex and time-consuming process. But with its industry-leading Viz Virtual Studio, Vizrt took the complexity out of setting up 2D/3D interactive virtual sets by providing an intuitive user interface and compatibility with most major camera-tracking solutions.

One such camera tracking system is CamTrak by Motion Analysis Corporation (MAC), which provides reliable, user-friendly motion tracking of studio cameras and virtual set systems, such as Viz Virtual Studio.

Vizrt and Motion Analysis Corporation have entered a partnership to promote and market their combined offers. Visitors to MAC’s booth (#SL3805)—at the 2011 NAB show from April 11-14 in Las Vegas—will see an HD virtual studio demonstration, featuring MAC’s CamTrak working with two Viz Engine more

Clark Wire & Cableâ„¢, a leader in broadcast and professional AV interconnect technology, has appointed Ken Bernd to the position of National Sales Manager. In this role Bernd will be responsible for implementing business development strategies and managing its sales force.

A thirty plus year veteran of the industry, Bernd brings with him extensive experience in the broadcast and commercial AV wire and cable industries. Specializing in technical sales, product applications and customer relations, Bernd has the unique abilities to assist in product specification, understand channels to market, and implement sales strategies.

For the past twenty-one years Bernd has served as the Inside Sales Manager at Gepco International Inc. where he developed and managed both domestic and international sales. Prior to his tenure at Gepco, Bernd held sales and managerial positions at Conquest Sound for nine years.

“Ken is an exceptional addition to Clark’s management team,� stated more