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Laird Telemedia to Highlight New LTM-ER4HD Router for NLE Systems at NAB2006

Mount Marion, N.Y. — March 13, 2006 — Laird Telemedia, a leading designer and manufacturer of digital video and professional audio broadcast products, will showcase its latest router, designed primarily for nonlinear editing (NLE) systems, the LTM-ER4HD, at NAB2006. The LTM-ER4HD allows users to switch and control up to four external digital or analog video devices to and from a NLE system or post-production switcher.

The LTM-ER4HD builds on the worldwide success of the LTM-ER4 analog NLE router, which was introduced by Laird in 1998. Features for NAB2006 include the ability to select audio, video, or RS422 independently to or from the NLE and built-in 1:1 machine-to-machine override for dubbing functions. Besides its routing capabilities, the LTM-ER4HD also provides full duplex RS422 machine control with the touch of only one button. It supports HD, SDI, component, YC, and composite video, along with AES/EBU digital or balanced analog audio signals.

“The LTM-ER4HD can greatly simplify the post-production process,” said Nigel Redman, vice president of engineering at Laird. “By allowing post-production and other professionals to switch and control up to four external digital or analog video devices to the NLE or post switcher, in all major formats, it saves an enormous amount of time and machine wear and tear, which translates to money saved during this process.”

The LTM-ER4HD is a 1-GHz bandwidth, high-performance product capable of handling SDI, HD, component, YC, and composite video processing. Digital audio AES/EBU is also supported. A utility port is available to control other Laird add-ons such as the LTM-ER4DX2 digital FireWire® SPIDIF switcher. The product is housed in a 3-RU EIA rack-mount unit and works in PAL or NTSC.

Learn more about the LTM-ER4HD and other Laird Telemedia products at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

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About Laird Telemedia
Laird Telemedia is an award-winning design and manufacturing firm specializing in products for digital video and professional audio applications. Laird pioneered the concept of “Broadcast DV” with its award-winning media converters, capture devices, and computer systems, which are used to make television and news shows, commercials, music videos, CDs, corporate/industrial productions, and major motion pictures. The company’s complete product line is sold globally through resellers to the broadcast, education, cable, business, industrial, presentation, Internet, gaming. and pro-audio markets.

New Laird Telemedia Products at NAB2006:

LTM-6000D INERTIA — More Power Than Ever Before: Any Format to Any Format, including SDI and DV, Plus SMPTE LTC and VITC Timecode Support.

Mount Marion, N.Y. — February 28, 2006 At NAB2006 Laird will introduce the latest edition in the award-winning line of Laird media converters — the LTM-6000D. Building on the success of the LTM-6000C, the LTM-6000D functions as a stand-alone audio and video signal converter, with new features that include timecode insertion and a new operating menu system. The LTM-6000D continues the Laird tradition of delivering the finest quality all-format video conversion for formats that include SDI, DV, component, S-Video, composite, AES/EBU digital audio, and balanced analog audio — with simultaneous outputs. Control is through a Web-style menu system for an intuitive operator interface.

Laird’s exclusive timecode insertion feature eliminates the problems of working with timecode in DV. External SMPTE LTC and VITC can now be serialized and deserialized with the LTM-6000D, providing a powerful post production feature that upgrades DV to broadcast-style timecode stripping. Separate BNC inputs and outputs are provided for LTC and VITC timecodes.

The LTM-6000D also features RS422 control of compatible equipment over FireWire®, and RS232 remote and proc-amp control for full remote control of all the features of the LTM-6000D.

LTM-DV4X1A FireCut Plus 1394 DV Switcher — The LTM-DV4X1A is a bold leap forward in DV-based technology, providing simple, cost-effective switching. This digital production tool accepts DV IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) inputs from up to four DV devices, such as VTRs, cameras, or NLEs, and will lock and switch any of the four sources glitch-free. Devices used do not have to be genlocked or synchronous. The LTM-DV4X1A also allows insertion of external audio into the DV stream from either a line level or microphone source. The switcher features simple front-panel push buttons that allow simple and easy operation. Two of the compact units fit in one LTM-RK2 Rackmount Adapter (1-RU).

LTM-DVDA5P IEEE 1394 DA — The LTM-DVDA5P, a two-input, five-output DV distribution amplifier, is the ideal tool for multiple NLE downloads or producing multiple copies of edited media, and it is perfect for any applications requiring split DV signal monitoring, DV duplication, DV mastering, or hard-drive cloning. It operates with all PC and Mac systems and with DV VTRs and DVCAMs. Two of the compact units fit in one LTM-RK2 Rackmount Adapter (1-RU).

Learn more about the LTM-ER4HD and other Laird Telemedia products at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

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Laird Creates Video Production System For People with Disabilities

New Wheelchair Video Camera Mount Delivers Creative Accessibility

MOUNT MARION, NY — October 14, 2004 — Laird announced today the launch of a new system for mounting a video camera on a wheelchair. This system, named VGO, gives a wheelchair user full control over their video camera. This new wheelchair video system helps broadcasters, educators, AV and media departments meet ADA and Section 508 compliance in a new creative way.

“Up until now, the use of a video camera for someone in a wheelchair has been difficult if not impossible,” said Chase Pierson from DCTV. “Laird has tackled and solved this problem by working with its engineering team, consultants, and from the personal experiences of our own employees who use assistive devices to access technology,” said Laird Director of Operations, Paku Misra.

The broadcast video wheelchair system comes equipped with a steel swing out arm and a camera tripod head mounted on it for safe and steady camera movement. The arm can easily swing out of the way when the user needs to enter or exit their wheelchair. The entire system can be removed simply from the wheelchair by releasing the two locking knobs.

VGO is available with two choices of tripod heads: Either a normal hand operated version or an electronic head that adds automatic controls of camera start, stop, record, lens focus and zoom as well as full pan and tilt capability. All of these features are controlled from a cabled handheld remote.

There is an optional 5.6” color LCD monitor system and clamp available so users can view exactly what the camera is recording without having to be near the camera.

The VGO wheelchair system brings creative accessibility to people with disabilities for shooting broadcast, wedding, and training videos as well as other multimedia productions.

Laird Telemedia products, including the VGO Wheelchair Video System, are available from a worldwide network of professional dealers. For images and more information about VGO, log on to http://www.lairdtelemedia.com/pr.

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About Laird Telemedia
Laird Telemedia is an award winning design and manufacturing firm specializing in products for Digital Video and Professional Audio applications. For 2005, Laird is creating exciting new ideas in the world of video and audio production. These products will feature ground breaking technology to capture broadcast quality images…quickly, professionally and creatively. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Mount Marion, N.Y. More information about the company is available at http://www.lairdtelemedia.com or call 1-800-898-0759.

LAIRD ANNOUNCES WAVESHOT WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEM

Integrated miniature on-camera wireless video transmitting system with built-in camera battery clip.

(Mount Marion, NY) November 10, 2003 -- Directing a DV camera shoot has been a near impossible task with cameras running wild. Laird Telemedia has developed a solution with an exciting new on-camera wireless video monitoring system entitled WaveShot. Canon or Sony camera batteries clip on to the WaveShot bracket to power the miniature wireless transmitter. WaveShot transmits a crisp and clear image wirelessly to any UHF ready pocket or table-top TV…up to 300 feet. Now a director can see exactly what his camera crew is shooting and “call the shots”.

WaveShot features exclusive FastPan™ technology that allows smooth transmission of the video image during rapid camera panning, eliminating image lag found on inferior systems.

A complete system is supplied in a hard molded carry case featuring the WaveShot transmitter with integral camera battery clip (Canon or Sony style), lightweight and fully adjustable aluminum camera bracket, all necessary cables and full instructions. There is a choice of six UHF channels based on the unused TV channels in your area. The USA list price for this complete system is $495.00.

The WaveShot system is primarily designed for directing a multi-camera DV production but is also right at home in other areas of film & video production such as Steadicam and video assist.

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Laird Telemedia is an award winning design and manufacturing firm specializing in products for Digital Video and Professional Audio applications. For 2004, Laird is creating exciting new ideas for the technical production of Reality TV shows. These products will feature ground breaking technology to capture broadcast quality images…quickly, professionally and creatively. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Mount Marion, N.Y. More information about the company is available at www.lairdtelemedia.com or call 1-800-898-0759.

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LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

LAIRD CREATES EDITING SOLUTIONS WITH HP

New NLEs Launched at WEVA 2003

(Mount Marion, NY) August 25, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced a new relationship with Hewlett Packard to provide stable, reliable, and affordable editing solutions for freelance and professional videographers. Both Laird and HP plan to market Avid Xpress DV, PRO & MOJO certified workstations with Laird’s award-winning PROBAY DV media converter built in.

The PROBAY is a fully functioning analog-DV-analog media converter that is designed to provide all the features of Laird’s well-known DV media converters in a 5.25-inch computer drive bay enclosure. Housed in the new DVMOD technology, PROBAY features easy-to-use front-panel controls, high-quality signal processing, and RS170A SCH stable video output compliant to SMPTE/EBU broadcast standards. The drive simply plugs into a standard drive power connector. The PROBAY is designed to convert component, composite, YC, and XLR balanced audio to DV.

Laird plans to exhibit the solution with HP at trade shows and events beginning with the Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) Expo, August 26-27 in Las Vegas. The relationship combines HP’s workstation innovation with Laird’s leadership in the broadcast video industry, providing a true win-win for broadcast professionals worldwide.

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About Laird Telemedia
Laird Telemedia is a leading designer of advanced, proprietary digital video (DV) technology for the broadcasting, and recording industries. Laird pioneered the concept of Broadcast DV with its award-winning media converters, capture devices, and computer systems, which are used to make television and news shows, commercials, music videos, CDs, corporate/industrial productions, and major motion pictures. Laird's complete product line is sold globally through resellers to the broadcast, education, cable, business, industrial, presentation, Internet, gaming, and pro-audio markets. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Mount Marion, N.Y. More information about the company is available at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

LAIRD’S DVora™ SYSTEMS BRING HIGH-QUALITY EDITING SOLUTION TO HIGH SCHOOL BROADCAST STUDIOS

New York and Georgia high schools deploy DVora Media Engines to offer
advanced editing platform for film, video, and broadcast production

(Mount Marion, NY) July 9, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia’s largest school district, and New York’s Nyack School District are among the increasing number of educational institutions incorporating the DVora Media Engine into their high schools’ broadcast studios. Configured with Avid XPress DV 3 editing software, Laird’s DVora systems provide an advanced editing solution with professional-grade features and performance.

“ We chose Laird’s DVora systems for our studios because they allowed us to avoid the pitfalls of integrating new hardware and software into existing PCs,” said Joe Leonard, media development manager for the Broadcast and Distance Learning Department within Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Information Management Division.

“ I also enjoy knowing that the DVora systems enable our students to take valuable Avid editing experience with them as they move on to post-secondary education, college, or the professional workplace. Virtually every one of our high schools has some form of video production capabilities, either for editing or for producing live morning broadcasts, and we’ve put the DVora on our basic equipment list for any new studio build-outs.”

Alayne Smith, who teaches video and film courses at Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County, cites the DVora’s compatibility with Adobe’s Photoshop software as a key benefit, while Kathy Buckley of Nyack High School appreciates the ease of use and creative flexibility the system provides. Both school systems are using their DVora systems for advanced coursework in broadcast production and journalism, creating everything from daily news programs and monthly news magazines to PSAs, commercials, and music videos.

“ I switched to the DVora editor because Laird offered reliable support and the best package for our studio’s needs,” said Buckley, teacher and technical director for Nyack High School’s Da Vinci TV Studio, which features six DVora systems. “The kids get a lot more excited about editing work because they can be so much more inventive with the DVora than they could with our old analog equipment.”

The DVora Media Engine loaded, tested, and configured with Avid Xpress DV 3 is a fully integrated non-linear editing system that combines an Intel-based PC with component, composite, S-VHS, and balanced audio direct-to-digital I/Os. Laird’s proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable, true RS170A SCH locked signal, while the company’s DVora technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications, making the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

“ Educators at the high school and university levels are finding Avid Xpress DV 3 to be the editing platform of choice for teaching and training purposes,” said Charles W. Wagor III, director of operations at Laird Telemedia. “Truly professional film and video editing simply cannot be taught correctly with appliance devices. Our turnkey DVora systems with Avid Xpress DV provide a wide range of high-end features without exceeding the budgetary constraints of most educational institutions.”

Laird Telemedia’s advanced, proprietary DV technologies for the broadcasting and recording industries are available from Laird’s worldwide network of professional distributors. For a full list of available systems, visit www.lairdtelemedia.com.

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About Gwinnett Country Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), Georgia’s largest school system, is located in metro-Atlanta. GCPS is one of the fastest-growing school systems in the nation. Student enrollment increases by more than 6,000 students a year, and by school year 2006-2007, student enrollment in Gwinnett is projected to reach more than 147,000. The mission of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world-class standards. More information about GCPS is available online at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

About Nyack School District
Situated 25 miles north of mid-Manhattan, Nyack is made up of six villages and hamlets including Central Nyack, Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Grandview, Upper Nyack, and Valley Cottage. The district, which encompasses eight square miles in Rockland County, is a community committed to using the richness of its diversity to meet the needs of all students and prepare them for a rapidly changing world. In a spirit of collaboration, the Nyack School District provides an environment that fosters scholastic excellence, cultural appreciation, and ethical behavior. Learn more about Nyack public schools at www.nyackschools.com.

About Laird Telemedia
Laird Telemedia is a leading designer of advanced, proprietary digital video (DV) technology for the broadcasting, and recording industries. Laird pioneered the concept of Broadcast DV with its award-winning media converters, capture devices, and computer systems, which are used to make television and news shows, commercials, music videos, CDs, corporate/industrial productions, and major motion pictures. Laird's complete product line is sold globally through resellers to the broadcast, education, cable, business, industrial, presentation, Internet, gaming, and pro-audio markets. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Mount Marion, N.Y. More information about the company is available at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

LAIRD STARTS BROADCAST SPORTS DIVISION

New Program Brings DV to NASCAR!

(Mount Marion, NY) June 5, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia announced today the formation of an entirely new division to deliver the latest digital technology to motor sports. Utilizing Laird’s award winning tapeless belt pack recorder -- Cap Div and a newly Laird developed ruggedized 480 line tube helmet camera. Race enthusiasts and crews will now see a whole new level in sports broadcasting.

Laird developed LairdCam which features its’ own proprietary NTSC 480 line camera housed in a crash proof shock shell that can withstand speeds up to 200MPH. This fully positional ruggedized helmet mounted camera delivers crisp broadcast images which can either be recorded on any camera with AV inputs or into the CapDiv with its’ own analog interface and rubber protected shock mount. The unique LairdCam mounting system works with any helmet and does not require any modifications.

According to general manager Paku Misra, "the new LairdCam is perfect for NASCAR, motorcycle, snowmobile, skydiving, action sports or anywhere an extreme ruggedized unobtrusive camera is needed. The LairdCam housing is also waterproof and bombproof which gives it distinct military applications as well."

The LairdCam camera system comes in its own hard shell road case and is supplied with a rechargeable battery system, cables and full deployment instructions. An optional one button start/stop/record interface is also available for Sony and Canon cameras. The LairdCam system will ship on July 15th, 2003.

Laird will continue to develop specialized cameras, digital recording devices, shock mounts and additional technology for broadcast sports applications in the very near future.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

LAIRD ANNOUNCES NEW TRIAXIAL PRODUCT INITIATIVE

New Laird Initiative Serves The True Professional Broadcasters

(Mount Marion, NY) May 19, 2003 -- It is no secret that today's arenas, stadiums, music shows and the like all use triaxial cables to connect video multiplexing systems that deliver bi-directional signals from production trucks to the broadcast camera.

Laird is announcing the “Triax Blue” product line to answer the interface needs of this serious group in broadcasting. Initial products will include a triax cable tester, triax rack & field switcher and an advanced triax patching system. Each product will contain advanced electronics housed in ruggedized weatherproof cabinets.

All Laird “Triax Blue” devices will mate with industry standard Kings Tri-Loc connectors and their equivalents.

According to co-director of Laird - Paku Misra, “It is our desire to make Laird part of the big three in triax alongside of Belden and Kings. We know the harsh demands of broadcasting with triax systems and we are up for the challenge.”

This highly specialized product line will be available through Laird Premier Dealers in the coming months.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

LAIRD ROCKS NAB 2003 OFF THE CHARTS

Packed Booth, Industry Awards & Strategic Partnerships

(Mount Marion, NY) May 12, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia wowed the entire broadcasting industry at this year’s NAB 2003 in Las Vegas by winning numerous awards from attendees, magazine editors and NAB technology experts. Awards included the prestigious AIM award for innovation in media, Editor’s Choice Award, TV Technology Star Award and the Video Systems Pick Hit 2003 award.

The Laird booth was packed with technology hungry professionals who couldn't get enough of the latest in DV.

According to Laird co-director Charles Wagor III, “We were blown away by the response of the industry to our latest DV for broadcast offering at the show. There was no sign of any economic slowdown at our booth. This was most encouraging.” Mr. Wagor also went on to say “The industry wants more uncompressed solutions and you can be certain that we will deliver them. It has always been our mission to arrive at the party on time.”

Laird will be in booth #SL5860 for NAB 2004, once again located directly next to the Avid booth.

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LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA

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