Harris Corporation's Apex M2X now supports DVB-T2 standard
Harris Corporation's Apex M2X software-defined broadcast exciter now supports the next-generation DVB-T2 digital terrestrial transmission standard. The new standard was made possible via a software licensing agreement with the BBC. BBC research & development was at the heart of the evolution of the DVB-T2 standard and was involved in the worldwide implementation. The DVB-T2 standard delivers efficiencies of 30-50 percent in its use of spectrum compared to the DVB-T standard. The Apex M2X exciter works across a wide spectrum of frequencies including UHF, VHF and L band. In addition to DVB-T2, the exciter also supports ATSC, ATSC M/H, DVBT/H, ISDB-Tb, FLO, CTTB, DAB, DMB, CMMB and a wide range of analogue TV standards, including NTSC and PAL.

Wohler releases AMP2-16V series modular audio/video processing monitor
Wohler has released its AMP2-16V series which features a modular design supporting up to 80 audio channels I/O which includes monitor/mixer functionality. This allows for simultaneous audio/video confidence monitoring with up to 16 channels of simultaneous multi format audio level metering as well as flexible loudness indication and user selectable choices of mix and match input and output cards. Options include 3Gb/s HD/SD-SDI, AES, analog cards, system-wide Dolby D, E and DD+ upgrades as well as loudness on air output processing.

The flexible and compact nature of the product makes the AMP2-16V highly adept in all environments allowing users to essentially cater the product to their exact monitoring/mixing requirements on the fly. Frequent deployment includes: OB's, portable, studio, MCR, CAR, headends, cable stations, satellite stations & production facilities. Other uses include live on air turn around channel video/audio monitoring with audio processing, on air loudness processing, control room speaker matrix control, lines recording video/audio monitoring with audio processing, satellite link video/audio monitoring with audio processing, backup master control video/audio monitoring with audio processing and on air audio swapper/mixer. Wohler in India is marketed by Falcon Technologies.

Grass Valley exhibits its HD file-based workflows
Grass Valley demonstrated its latest high-definition (HD) production technologies at the 15th annual Broadcast Asia 2010 .The product line included the entire line of K2 media server products, as well as the LDK 8300 HD 3X Super SloMo camera system, T2 intelligent Digital Disk Recorder (iDDR), EDIUS real-time HD editing software, and the MEDIAEDGE digital signage and on-demand content delivery platform.

Included in hands-on demonstrations were the Grass Valley K2 Dyno HD replay system, running ChannelFlex, the K2 Dyno production assistant a software platform for managing the content for live event productions, and the K2 Summit/Solo production workstation.

The K2 Dyno is a powerful and cost-effective replay controller, which includes the ability to handle super slow-motion and 3D projects and works seamlessly with the Grass Valley K2 Summit production client and K2 Solo compact media server. The next-generation replay system is designed to help sports producers and other professionals capture live events in crystal-clear HD resolutions and instantly play them out at variable speeds for critical analysis during fast-paced events.  For 3D operations, the left and right eye inputs can be synchronized within a single channel.

The Grass Valley K2 Dyno production assistant extends the capabilities of the K2 Dyno replay system and runs on a typical Windows PC. The platform can support scenarios where a single client provides a global point of content management, as well as multiple clients deployed to directors, media managers, or editors with individual workspace layouts.

The Grass Valley LDK 8300 Live Super SloMo high-definition camera not only operates in 3X speed but is switchable among 1X, 2X, and 3X speeds. It is ideal for all slow-motion tasks in sports production and offers unmatched operational flexibility. Based on Grass Valley's unique HD-DPM+ sensors, the LDK 8300 HD camera can be natively switched between 1080i and 720p formats. The camera's AnyLight feature eliminates flicker caused by artificial lighting and supports third-party digital disk devices for recording and storing HD images.

The Grass Valley T2 iDDR is a next-generation record and playback system that combines advanced nonlinear features (direct, frame-accurate access to content), with VTR-like controls.  It has two-channel synchronized playback for key/fill rolls, edge blended displays, multi-screen, and 3D applications, as well as two playback channels and one record channel, all simultaneously and independently available, supporting full 1920x1080 (60i/50i/24p) resolution, as well as 720p and 480i formats. The IPTV-based MEDIAEDGE platform was also exhibited with new workflow enhancements to the system's server software, set-top box decoders, and live MPEG-4 encoder.

Espial and Conax introduce integrated hybrid DVB-IP platform
Espial and Conax have introduced a Hybrid-IP TV solution for cable, satellite, terrestrial and telecom operators. The solution features Espial IPTV middleware, video on-demand and content workflow management products working with Conax content security technology. Espial and Conax plan to offer multiple hybrid-IP set-top boxes and residential gateway units to Pay-TV operators. The solution is commercially deployed by Com Hem in Sweden.

JVC introduces a unique processor for 3-D content creators
JVC has introduced the IF-2D3D1, a unique processor designed for 3-D content creators. It converts live or recorded 2-D video into stereoscopic video in real time, saving significant time and production costs. Standard 2-D cameras may now be used as part of a 3-D production.

The converter is ideal for live event production such as sporting events, music concerts and other live performances. It is also an essential component in the post production workflow when repurposing archive 2-D content to 3-D. Additionally, the IF-2D3D1 provides 3-D format conversion allowing separate L/R camera signals to be displayed on a single monitor such as JVC's GD-463D10.

The product features include real-time conversion from 2-D to 3-D, very low latency, two 3 GHz HD-SDI inputs, 1080P capable, two 3 GHz HD-SDI outputs, HDMI (without HDCP) in/out, two camera signals may be stereo coded, adjustment or picture parallax and depth ,external synchronization, sync-output , output encoding selectable: side by side, line by line, top bottom, checkerboard , left/right separate output , mixed/assorted output, built-in waveform monitor. JVC in India is marketed by Mhatre Electronics.

Tektronix and SenarioTek introduce wideband microwave frequency up/down conversion
Tektronix, Inc. and SenarioTek, have introduced a customizable standard solution for wideband microwave frequency up/down conversion. This solution enables calibrated wideband radar and satellite signal generation and analysis for testing requirements greater than 1 GHz bandwidth and for carrier frequencies up to 50 GHz using standard Tektronix instruments.

Panasonic announces AG-HMX100 multi-format HD/SD digital AV mixer
Panasonic has introduced the AG-HMX100, a low-cost HD/SD digital A/V mixer that incorporates a built-in multi-viewer display output and combines high-quality video switching and audio mixing features. The HMX100 offers an array of interfaces including four HD/SD-HDI inputs/outputs, two HDMI inputs and two analogue composite inputs, allowing the HMX100 to connect directly to virtually any camcorder or other video source. Additional connections include a DVI-I input for computer use, two DVI-D outputs (PGM and Multi-Viewer), a microphone input, dual aux in and audio outputs, a headphone jack, as well as connections for genlock, GPI, RS-232C and tally output. In addition to the ability to mix embedded audio from HD/SD-SDI camcorders and other and sources, the HMX100 offers eight XLR and 2 RCA connectors for line level audio inputs, as well as embedded audio output and two channels of analogue audio output and combines high-quality video switching and audio mixing features. It offers a very flexible use interface and supports SD, HD, and 3D HD formats. Highly affordable, the new AG-HMX100 is ideal for use by schools, hotels, government facilities, corporations, public access channels, event producers, and in mobile or portable applications. Panasonic in India is marketed by Visual Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

SENCORE launches five products
SENCORE has launched five products that support high-quality video delivery and cost-effective operations: the SMD 989 DVB-S2 Modulator; the TXS 3453 transcoder; the MRD3187B receiver decoder, the aG-1826 card, and the IRD3000 integrated receiver decoder. The SENCORE SMD 989 DVB-S2 modulator offers unprecedented modulation efficiency and extreme flexibility, supporting the modulation of two independent DVB-S2 RF transmissions. The SENCORE TXS 3453 transcoder delivers multiple channels of transcoding in a reliable, high-density 1RU chassis. The SENCORE MRD3187B receiver decoder adapts to virtually any contribution, distribution, or backhaul environment and sets the standard for performance, scalable functionality, and cost of ownership. The SENCORE aG-1826 IP card features six ASI outputs and is ideal for decoding and monitoring multiple SD and HD channels, either in a head-end or at other points within a network. SENCORE IRD3000 integrated receiver decoder line of professional receivers/decoders offers cost-effective solutions for the distribution of video services for any network with targeted applications.