Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Update

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Blackmagic Design today announced a major new software update for the original Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K camera that adds localization for 11 languages, the ability to embed custom 3D LUTs in Blackmagic RAW clips, new customizable frame guides as well as improved behavior for function buttons. The update also adds improved compatibility for embedded audio on SDI outputs, better jam sync timecode functionality, and much more.

Blackmagic Camera 6.9.3 Update is available now as a free download from the Blackmagic Design website.

Blackmagic Camera 6.9.3 Update adds support for 11 different languages so it can be used internationally. The camera can be set to English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese or Korean. It’s easy to switch to another language so customers can share their camera with other crew when traveling to locations worldwide. When customers switch languages, all on screen overlays, setup menus and monitoring information will be displayed in the selected language instantly.

Obsidian Control Systems Introduces NX SYNC

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Obsidian Control Systems continues to expand its line of professional solutions with the launch of the NX SYNC™, a powerful plug-and-play USB SMPTE timecode device.

The NX SYNC captures timecode in various SMPTE formats from its 3-pin XLR connection and converts it to a MIDI Timecode (MTC) stream, where it can be read into ONYX or any other MIDI Timecode compatible software. Additionally, it also has the power to take MTC and send it back out as SMPTE. The NX SYNC contains a powerful hardware architecture for instant processing and minimal frame delays. The NX SYNC does not require custom drivers, and in addition to working
with ONYX, it can be used as an SMPTE to MTC/ MTC to SMPTE device for both Windows 10 and MAC OS software applications.

New Bittree 12G+ Micro-Video Self-Normalling Patchbay Delivers 4K and 8K Productivity with 2×48 Density

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Bittree, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels, today introduced a new member of its award-winning 12G+ family of single-link video patchbays. Supporting 4K transmission over a single 12Gb/s SDI connection, the 12G+ Micro-Video Self-Normalling High-Density Single-Link Patchbay offers 2×32 or 2×48 density in 1RU, 1.5RU, or 2RU form factors.

Offering high-density connectivity in space-efficient configurations, the 12G+ Micro-Video patchbay is ideal for production trucks, broadcast centers, production facilities, and high-end commercial applications. The new patchbay delivers 24 GHz, high-bandwidth performance for SD/SDI, HD/SDI, UHD/SDI, 4K, 8K, and HDR applications. Compliant with SMPTE 292M, 424M, 2081-1, and 2082-1, the 12G+ patchbay provides true 75-ohm impedance with low return loss. The 12G+ Micro-Video patchbay is also available with self-terminating and non-terminating connections.

Digital Nirvana Launches MetadatorIQ for Automatic Generation of Intelligent Metadata

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Digital Nirvana today introduced MetadatorIQ — the latest generation of the company’s secure, scalable platform for automating metadata creation in preproduction, production, and live content workflows. Optimized for Avid MediaCentral | Production Management assets, MetadatorIQ is a hybrid on-premises/SaaS application that applies advanced machine learning and AI-based content analysis to accelerate metadata creation and shorten content delivery cycles.

“Media companies are challenged like never before to create larger volumes of personalized content and then deliver it to targeted audiences across many dispersed channels,” said Russell Wise, senior vice president at Digital Nirvana. “The key to creating, finding, understanding, and organizing new content as fast as possible is highly descriptive metadata, but until now its creation has been a manual, time-consuming, and costly process.”

Ross Launches Graphite PPC – Your New Portable Production Center

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As part of the Ross Live | 2020 program, Ross is today pleased to announce the Graphite PPC, a new portable production center that is lightweight, feature-rich and available at an incredibly accessible price.

Graphite PPC offers customers a remarkable amount of production horsepower – up to two MEs (and four MiniMEs), four DVEs, six frame syncs, four media stores and two MultiViewers. Capable of handling up to thirteen inputs and up to eight outputs, Graphite PPC also includes the same RAVE audio engine (with sample rate converters) that comes with the larger Graphite solution, as well as the same XPression graphics and clips package also found in its elder sibling. Graphite PPC is incredibly light – it weighs only 42 lbs / 19kg including its dedicated soft-shell carrying case equipped with a pull-out handle and wheels. It’s also extremely quiet – ultra-quiet fan cooling means the system can easily be used in the same space as the talent with microphones. Graphite PPC is simple to set-up and requires just a single operator, so you can now deliver a high impact, high efficiency production even more easily.

Just Add Power Launches EZLogger Remote Logging Tool

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Just Add Power, a leader in video-over-IP distribution, today introduced the EZLogger remote logging tool. Available as part of the justOS B2.0.5 firmware via a free update, the new tool allows layer-3 configured Just Add Power 3G systems to send the company diagnostic data.

Unlike other products on the market that require constant monitoring to detect issues, Just Add Power’s EZLogger tool eliminates the need for remote monitoring. With the feature enabled, the system automatically sends Just Add Power the data the company requires to analyze issues, reducing on-site visits by installers. All that’s needed is an active route to the internet from the Just Add Power network and the justOS B2.0.5 firmware, which can be applied remotely to layer-3 configured 3G systems.

IHSE Introduces the MV42 Series MultiViewer for DisplayPort 4K60 Supporting Single-Head or Dual-Head Displays

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IHSE today announced the launch of the MV42 Series MultiViewer for DisplayPort 4K60. The MV42 is a four-port multiview display processor that combines a high-performance 4K60 multi-image video processor with remote keyboard/mouse control. Two models are offered supporting either a single-head 4K DisplayPort output or dual-head 4K Display outputs. The units can display and control up to four computer sources at a time on a single 4Kp60 monitor.

The MV42 multiviewer provides connections for up to full 3840x2160p60 inputs and outputs. On the MV42-DPSH model there are four input ports for DisplayPort 1.2 and two output ports. On the MV42-DPDH there are four dual-head input ports and two dual-head outputs ports. For dual-head applications, the MV42-DPDH allows users to split up to four dual-head 4K60 PCs across two monitors and control both with a single keyboard and mouse.

4K in and 4K out Make Cobalt’s 9971 Multiviewer the Only Choice for High End TV’s New Production Truck

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High End TV, a premiere video production company specializing in multi-camera systems for broadcast and high-profile entertainment events, has tapped Cobalt Digital’s card-based platform for 4K HDR Multiviewer and HDR conversion solutions in its newest truck. Symphony, High End TV’s most sophisticated endeavor to date, is fully fabricated with 4K HDR technology and will be rolling out with Cobalt Digital’s 4K in and 4K out 9971-MV6-4K Multiviewer and 9904-UDX-4K HDR processor on board. Cobalt is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control. The Company is also a founding partner in the openGear® initiative.

“People want 4K and they want HDR,” said Adam Mills, High End TV’s president. “Cobalt’s 4K HDR Multiviewer solution also has TSL protocol and HDMI built-in on the same card making it the perfect product to drive what I’d say is the best monitor wall in existence. This truck is built to be future-proof first and foremost, and capable of shoots with full 4K throughput. Cobalt makes that possible.”

AE Graphics Announces Partnership with Ross Video for Graphics Services

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AE Graphics (AE), the premier video graphics services provider throughout Europe, Asia and Oceania, has announced the addition of Ross Video’s XPression real-time motion graphics engine to their suite of customer tools. Headquartered in the UK with offices, designers and facilities around the world, AE provides graphic design, operation and data integration services for the world’s foremost broadcasters, sporting federations and rights holders. AE is launching its US office in New York in H2 2020.

As part of the commitment to Ross Video’s XPression, AE has created a package of content for Ross Video’s news workflow solutions presentation that will be shown online as part of the Ross Live | 2020 program of product launches and webinars. This is the first time a third-party design firm has created presentation content for XPression, and the designs that have been chosen vividly highlight the impressive artistic capabilities of AE’s creative team. Partnering with the XPression product team, AE has created a comprehensive range of graphics including dynamic lower-third templates, over-the-shoulder and full screen templates with replaceable asset fields linked to Ross Video’s Streamline Media Asset Management and XPression Maps openMAM solutions, offering a complete self-service graphics workflow.

Blackmagic Design Announces Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR now Shipping

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Blackmagic Design today announced Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR, an advanced 8K DisplayPort monitoring solution for DisplayPort monitors such as the new Apple Pro Display XDR. With dual on screen scope overlays, HDR, scaled and pixel-by-pixel modes, and 33 point 3D LUTs, Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort has been specifically designed for use in professional film and television markets.

Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$1,295.