Universally Fit
Compact and multi-format, Panasonic’s new AV-HS300G SD/HD live switcher
is aimed at live event productions, sports, music videos and cable
shows, as well as broadcast facilities transitioning from SD to HD. The
AV-HS300G, now shipping, is compatible with all major formats-
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i (NTSC) and
576/50i (PAL). It’s also designed for mid- to low-level production
budgets.
The switcher comes with six inputs (five HD/SD SDI and one DVI/RGB),
three HD/SD SDI outputs, an Ethernet connection, a tally output, RS-422
control and a built-in, 10-bit, 6-channel frame synchronizer that
adjusts automatically (external genlock synchronization is also
available also). You also get nine wipe patterns with three directional
wipes. $7,990.
is aimed at live event productions, sports, music videos and cable
shows, as well as broadcast facilities transitioning from SD to HD. The
AV-HS300G, now shipping, is compatible with all major formats-
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i (NTSC) and
576/50i (PAL). It’s also designed for mid- to low-level production
budgets.
The switcher comes with six inputs (five HD/SD SDI and one DVI/RGB),
three HD/SD SDI outputs, an Ethernet connection, a tally output, RS-422
control and a built-in, 10-bit, 6-channel frame synchronizer that
adjusts automatically (external genlock synchronization is also
available also). You also get nine wipe patterns with three directional
wipes. $7,990.
A Clean Slate
Broadcast Pix, known for switchers that include graphics, clips and
monitoring, is now offering aspect ratio management across its entire
line of Slate switchers. The new AutoAspect lets 16:9 and 4:3 inputs,
clips and graphics be used interchangeably and mixed together in the
same production. The Slate will keep your original aspect ratios
intact, and can even be extended to simultaneously output both sizes.
The company is also announcing a new HD-SD I/O board, which will enable
all Slate switchers to add HD-SDI cameras and produce a high-definition
show. AutoAspect is available now as a free software upgrade, and the
new HD-SD I/O board is expected to be available in late 2007 for
$4,900. Slate switchers start at $9,995.
monitoring, is now offering aspect ratio management across its entire
line of Slate switchers. The new AutoAspect lets 16:9 and 4:3 inputs,
clips and graphics be used interchangeably and mixed together in the
same production. The Slate will keep your original aspect ratios
intact, and can even be extended to simultaneously output both sizes.
The company is also announcing a new HD-SD I/O board, which will enable
all Slate switchers to add HD-SDI cameras and produce a high-definition
show. AutoAspect is available now as a free software upgrade, and the
new HD-SD I/O board is expected to be available in late 2007 for
$4,900. Slate switchers start at $9,995.
Easy on the Learning Curve
The EDIROL by Roland V-44SW is a 2U rack-mounted, multi-format video
mixer/switcher that’s affordable and easy-to-use for smaller market
presentations where installation or live events call for switching and
mixing between a variety of sources. The interface is also very
flexible, with a number of established presets.
The EDIROL V-44SW, now shipping, seamlessly mixes SD video, HD video
and computer signals up to WXGA- 8 inputs in total. You select the
output format, whether 1080i, 720p or a variety of RGB formats up to
WXGA (1366 x 768). The unit features an up-converter and scaler, which
unifies diverse video sources into one image. The unit also features an
array of transition effects, tally interface, picture-in-picture
features and luma/chroma keyer for overlaying graphics/text. If you
want affordable multi-screen video, try using the EDIROL V-440HD as the
master and up to five V-44SW units as slaves. $9,995.
mixer/switcher that’s affordable and easy-to-use for smaller market
presentations where installation or live events call for switching and
mixing between a variety of sources. The interface is also very
flexible, with a number of established presets.
The EDIROL V-44SW, now shipping, seamlessly mixes SD video, HD video
and computer signals up to WXGA- 8 inputs in total. You select the
output format, whether 1080i, 720p or a variety of RGB formats up to
WXGA (1366 x 768). The unit features an up-converter and scaler, which
unifies diverse video sources into one image. The unit also features an
array of transition effects, tally interface, picture-in-picture
features and luma/chroma keyer for overlaying graphics/text. If you
want affordable multi-screen video, try using the EDIROL V-440HD as the
master and up to five V-44SW units as slaves. $9,995.
An NAB Debut
FOR-A will introduce its newest HANABI series switcher, the HVS-600HS
HANABI 1 M/E, at this year’s NAB. The HVS-600HS expands the features
found in the HVS-500HS and accepts HD, SD, HDV and DV formats. Both the
HVS-500HS and HVS-600HS offer four HD/SD-SDI inputs and five HD/SD-SDI
outputs in the base configuration. Four additional HD/SDI inputs and
four additional analog outputs can be installed as an option. In
addition to HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDV, and DV format signals, both switchers
offer optional HD/SD analog component, analog composite and signals
input via a DVI-I (PC) terminal.
New on the HVS-600HS is the integration of FOR-A’s 3D DVE, a
polygonal-based effects generator that wraps video around 3D shapes.
This DVE produces a variety of splashy effects, including 3D slabs. The
HVS-600HS will begin shipping shortly after NAB. $25,000.
HANABI 1 M/E, at this year’s NAB. The HVS-600HS expands the features
found in the HVS-500HS and accepts HD, SD, HDV and DV formats. Both the
HVS-500HS and HVS-600HS offer four HD/SD-SDI inputs and five HD/SD-SDI
outputs in the base configuration. Four additional HD/SDI inputs and
four additional analog outputs can be installed as an option. In
addition to HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDV, and DV format signals, both switchers
offer optional HD/SD analog component, analog composite and signals
input via a DVI-I (PC) terminal.
New on the HVS-600HS is the integration of FOR-A’s 3D DVE, a
polygonal-based effects generator that wraps video around 3D shapes.
This DVE produces a variety of splashy effects, including 3D slabs. The
HVS-600HS will begin shipping shortly after NAB. $25,000.
Built To Go
Mobile Studios, developers of the live production flypack systems, is
currently offering the MS7HD-F, a mobile production package featuring
FOR-A’s HVS-500HS HANABI 1 M/E HD switcher. The system is capable of
multi-camera shooting and is aimed squarely at smaller production
companies. The HVS-500HS is a compact and self-contained switcher that
accepts analog and digital HD and SD formats- with no external
conversion required. The HVS-500HS HANABI comes with an impressive
range of input/output interfaces, including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Analog
Component SD and Analog Component HD. It can also connect to HDV
cameras or PCs through Component video break-out cables. The switcher
is multi-format in HD for 1080/60i, 50i, 24p, 720/60p and is switchable
from NTSC to PAL. $32,995 with four HD-SD/SDI inputs and four input
monitors; $40,494 with eight HD-SD/SDI inputs and eight preview
monitors.
currently offering the MS7HD-F, a mobile production package featuring
FOR-A’s HVS-500HS HANABI 1 M/E HD switcher. The system is capable of
multi-camera shooting and is aimed squarely at smaller production
companies. The HVS-500HS is a compact and self-contained switcher that
accepts analog and digital HD and SD formats- with no external
conversion required. The HVS-500HS HANABI comes with an impressive
range of input/output interfaces, including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Analog
Component SD and Analog Component HD. It can also connect to HDV
cameras or PCs through Component video break-out cables. The switcher
is multi-format in HD for 1080/60i, 50i, 24p, 720/60p and is switchable
from NTSC to PAL. $32,995 with four HD-SD/SDI inputs and four input
monitors; $40,494 with eight HD-SD/SDI inputs and eight preview
monitors.
Two for Two
Datavideo is now offering two new switchers, the one-piece Datavideo
SE-1000, for small production companies, and the SE-900 8-input SD
switcher. The SE-1000, which has both HD and SD outputs, supports live
production from a mixture of up to 4 HD and/or SD cameras, plus one
computer and one still store. Though all of its internal processing is
done in HD, it’s ideal for venues with live HD projection and an
audience that needs SD "take away" DVDs or SD for live Webcasting. It
also includes a linear-key and self-key effect for easy titling or logo
insertion and use with an external character generator. The SE-1000 is
sold as a standalone with monitors and monitor racks, cases, or as a
part of mobile studio package.
Datavideo’s SE-900 8-input SD switcher includes a core feature set you
can expand with additional input, output and chromakey cards and
accessories. This two-piece switcher (control panel and rack-mounted
processor) is for venues where SD video is required. The basic switcher
accepts up to 8 input cards in your choice of SD formats, including DV,
SDI, DVI, YUV and Composite. The standard outputs include DV, SDI,
composite, component and S-video. The SE-900 is also sold as a
standalone, two-piece switcher, with monitors and monitor racks, cases,
or as part of a mobile studio package.
The Datavideo SE-1000 will be available in May and ranges from $8,000
to $10,000, plus accessories; the SE-900 will be available in June and
ranges from $8,000 to $10,000, plus options and accessories.
SE-1000, for small production companies, and the SE-900 8-input SD
switcher. The SE-1000, which has both HD and SD outputs, supports live
production from a mixture of up to 4 HD and/or SD cameras, plus one
computer and one still store. Though all of its internal processing is
done in HD, it’s ideal for venues with live HD projection and an
audience that needs SD "take away" DVDs or SD for live Webcasting. It
also includes a linear-key and self-key effect for easy titling or logo
insertion and use with an external character generator. The SE-1000 is
sold as a standalone with monitors and monitor racks, cases, or as a
part of mobile studio package.
Datavideo’s SE-900 8-input SD switcher includes a core feature set you
can expand with additional input, output and chromakey cards and
accessories. This two-piece switcher (control panel and rack-mounted
processor) is for venues where SD video is required. The basic switcher
accepts up to 8 input cards in your choice of SD formats, including DV,
SDI, DVI, YUV and Composite. The standard outputs include DV, SDI,
composite, component and S-video. The SE-900 is also sold as a
standalone, two-piece switcher, with monitors and monitor racks, cases,
or as part of a mobile studio package.
The Datavideo SE-1000 will be available in May and ranges from $8,000
to $10,000, plus accessories; the SE-900 will be available in June and
ranges from $8,000 to $10,000, plus options and accessories.
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