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TECHNICAL SERVICES CREATES REMOTE RECORDING AND MARKING SOLUTION BASED ON LAIRD’S CAPDIV DIRECT DV RECORDER

(Mount Marion, NY) May 8, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that Lakeside, Calif.-based systems integrator Technical Services has implemented the capdiv Direct DV Recorder in a system that allows operators to live-switch digital video (DV) from multiple cameras for capture in an edit-ready format, and mark video while recording via wireless remote control.

“ Our remote record and marking system frees producers and directors from the console by giving them a wireless control capable of marking specific spots within the video as it is being captured,” explained Michael Bell, president and CEO of Technical Services. “Users simply set the system to record, and mark specific cuts and locations while moving around the set. Later, during editing, those cue marks are already located in the timelines. With this capability, users can use the capdiv to record the whole thing.”

Recently honored with an NAB Award for Innovation in Media (AIM) and named overall “Editors’ Choice” winner within the content creation category, Laird’s capdiv Direct DV Recorder is a tapeless, disk-based capture and playback deck designed to shorten the lengthy DV capture process and to make video clips instantly accessible to NLE systems for post production purposes. capdiv records edit-ready clips directly to its integrated hard drive from any DV camcorder as footage is being shot. It then can serve as a hard disk drive or transfer captured media at four times faster than real time via FireWire® (IEEE 1394) to NLE systems for editing as a file.

“ In the short time that our capdiv has been on the market, we’ve seen it incorporated in a variety of applications that increase the efficiency of broadcast and film production,” said Vin Bruno, Laird Telemedia vice president. “As we continue development of new solutions for the DV market, it’s exciting to see how companies like Technical Services draw on our products’ unique capabilities to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving digital production environment.”

Laird Telemedia’s advanced, proprietary DV technologies for the broadcast 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 Technical Services
Technical Services is a client-oriented engineering company providing Southern California's broadcasting, production, and cable TV facilities with unequaled engineering, system design, maintenance, and consultation. The company’s experience in engineering spans more than 26 years, with the past 21 specifically dedicated to the television and video production industry. Learn more about Technical Services and the company’s broadcast and professional A/V system solutions and digital NLE systems at www.widcoinc.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 TELEMEDIA DV PRODUCTS GARNER TOP INDUSTRY AWARDS AT NAB2003

(Mount Marion, NY) April 29, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that three of the company’s leading DV products earned awards at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention and Exhibition 2003. Chosen from among the thousands of new broadcast products launched each year, Laird’s DV solutions were recognized by NAB attendees with a NAB Award for Innovation in Media (AIM), as well as with TV Technology Magazine’s Star 2003 Superior Technology Award, and Video Systems Magazine’s NAB Pick Hit Award.

“ Laird is a leader in bringing DV technologies to the broadcast market, and it is very gratifying to see that our newest product introductions continue to set the standard within the DV space,” said Mark Braunstein, Laird president. “We’re honored to have received one of the NAB’s first AIM awards, as well as notice from other distinguished groups within the broadcast industry.”

NAB AIM Award for capdiv
Winner of a NAB AIM award for content creation, Laird’s capdiv Direct DV Recorder is a tapeless, disk-based capture and playback deck designed to shorten the lengthy DV capture process and to make video clips instantly accessible by non linear editing (NLE) systems for post production purposes. capdiv records edit-ready clips directly to its integrated hard drive from any DV camcorder as footage is being shot. It then can serve as a hard disk drive or transfer captured media via FireWire® (IEEE 1394) to NLE systems for editing as a file – at a transfer rate four times faster than real time.

In addition, NAB compiled a judging panel composed of key industry editors to review the AIM-winning technologies and select an overall winner within each product category. The 2003 "Editors' Choice" award winners were announced on Thursday, April 17, and capdiv was selected as the overall winner within the content creation category.

TV Technology Star 2003 Award for LTM-6000
Laird’s LTM-6000 SDI transcoder, a bi-directional media-FireWire DV signal converter with SDI NTSC/PAL, was awarded TV Technology’s Star 2003 Superior Technology Award. Launched at NAB2003, the LTM-6000 builds on the success of Laird’s LTM-5000 series of bi-directional media converters, delivering a new platform for economical, high-tech hybrid signal conversion for high-end media production markets.

Video Systems Award for LTM-DV4.1 FireCut Switcher
Also earning top honors was Laird’s LTM-DV4x1 FireCut Switcher, which received the prestigious NAB Pick Hit Award from Video Systems. As the first-ever cuts-only switcher for DV, the LTM-DV4x1 delivers seamless DV vertical interval switching without the delays caused by reinitialization.

DVora is a trademark of Laird Telemedia. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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

NAB ANNOUNCES AIM EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

( Washington, DC) April 28, 2003 -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the winners of the 2003 Editors' Choice Awards, an extension of its annual NAB Awards for Innovation in Media (AIM) program.

Winners of the 2003 Editors' Choice Awards are Laird Telemedia's capdiv in the Content Creation category, Leitch Incorporated's CCS Navigator in the Content Management category and Triveni Digital's Skyscraper within the Content Delivery category.

The winners were selected by a judging panel composed of editors from:

• Asia Image
• Asia Pacific Broadcasting
• AV Video Multimedia Producer
• Broadcasting & Cable Magazine
• Digital Cinema Report
• DigitalTV - Television Broadcast Magazine
• DV Magazine
• Government Video
• Hardware Creations
• IMAS Publishing (HK) Limited

• Jay Mitchell Associates, Inc.
• Michael Grotticelli, AMGMedia
• MONITOR
• Post Magazine
• Radio World
• Recording Magazine
• TV Technology
• TV Technology & Production Europe
• TV y Video Latinoamerica

The pool of products evaluated by the editorial judging panel consisted of 15 products - five in each of the three product categories - that were selected by attendees at the NAB2003 exhibition. Attendees voted April 7 and 8 for the technological innovations that best addressed current and upcoming issues in the electronic media industry.

" NAB is pleased to further recognize these companies for their contributions to the electronic media industry," said NAB President and CEO Edward O. Fritts. "Winning an AIM is in itself an honorable achievement. Due to the editorial panels' extensive familiarity with the industry, the Editors' Choice recognition serves as additional confirmation of the strength and innovation that these winning technologies offer."

The AIM program provides a voice for NAB audiences, allowing them to publicly recognize pioneering products and technologies positioned to make the largest impact on today's electronic media industry. Based solely on votes from the NAB exhibition's attendees, the program commends ground-breaking products that display a significant level of advancement by exceeding expectations for boosting efficiency, increasing user flexibility and creativity and/or lowering cost.

NAB2003 took place April 5 -10 in Las Vegas, with exhibits that opened on April 7. The NAB spring convention is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all mediums. Complete NAB2003 details are available at www.nab.org/conventions/nab2003.

DVora is a trademark of Laird Telemedia. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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

FIRST NAB AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN MEDIA WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Fifteen products receive NAB AIM recognition

(Mount Marion, NY) April 14, 2003 -- LAS VEGAS - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the winners of the first annual NAB Awards for Innovation in Media (AIMs). Attendees at the NAB2003 exhibition voted April 7 and 8 for the technological innovations that best address current and upcoming issues in the electronic media industry.

The top five products within each of the Content Creation, Content Management and Content Delivery categories received recognition during NAB's Technology Luncheon, held on Wednesday, April 9.

Within the Content Creation category, Globalstor Data Corporation's DVD TransPro, Laird Telemedia's capdiv, Reflecmedia's Chromaflex, Rockwell Scientific Company's ProCamHD 3530 and Ross Video's Squeeze & Tease Warp received the highest number of attendee votes and were each awarded a 2003 NAB AIM.

Winners in the Content Management category were Adtec Digital, Inc.'s Edje-L, Asaca/Shibasoku Corporation's Firefly, Amalgamated Video International Focus Enhancements' The Producer, Leitch Incorporated's CCS Navigator and Reality Networks, Inc.'s Managed Content Services.

Also receiving AIMs, within the Content Delivery category, were FastChannel Network, Inc.'s Traffic Channel Video, Frontline Communications' ENG High Top, Sierra Automated Systems' (SAS) Rubicon, Triveni Digital's Skyscraper and Xiran's Direct Path (STM-1000).

" The NAB extends its sincere congratulations to the 2003 AIM winners," said NAB President and CEO Edward O. Fritts. "The NAB Exhibition is the leading source of new product announcements in the global broadcast technology marketplace. Given that hundreds of new products are launched at NAB each year, this recognition is truly an honor. We're thankful for all of the attendees who took the time to recognize the companies who are setting the pace in electronic media technology."

A judging panel composed of key industry editors will review the AIM-winning technologies to select an overall winner within each product category. The 2003 "Editors' Choice" award winners will be announced on Thursday, April 17.

NAB2003 is taking place April 5 -10 in Las Vegas, with exhibits opened on April 7. The NAB spring convention is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all mediums. Complete NAB2003 details are available at www.nab.org/conventions/nab2003.

The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association that promotes and protects free, over-the-air local radio and television stations' interests in Washington and around the world. NAB is the broadcaster's voice before Congress, federal agencies, and the courts. NAB also serves a growing number of associate and international broadcaster members. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org.

DVora is a trademark of Laird Telemedia. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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

LAIRD TO LAUNCH SLIDE-IN, BI-DIRECTIONAL DV MEDIA CONVERTER FOR ALL STANDARD PC AND APPLE G4 SYSTEMS

(Mount Marion, NY) March 14, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that at the NAB2003 exhibition, April 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the company will launch its new LTM-PROBAY, a slide-in, bi-directional DV media converter packaged in a flexible housing that enables easy integration into any standard PC or Apple G4 system.

“ With little more than a screwdriver, anyone interested in high-quality broadcast DV can use the PROBAY to turn an existing computer system into a complete DV editing workstation,” said Vin Bruno, vice president at Laird Telemedia. “The PROBAY slips into a single drive bay opening, providing a powerful, unique, and exceptionally cost-efficient tool for advancing into DV editing.”

The LTM-PROBAY is a fully functioning analog-DV-analog media converter that provides 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 new LTM-PROBAY1 converts component, composite, YC, and XLR balanced audio to DV and occupies a single PC or Apple G4 drive bay. Designed to occupy two drive bay enclosures within a PC system, the LTM-PROBAY2 converts SDI, component, composite, YC, and XLR balanced audio to DV. Both models are compatible with Avid XpressDV, Final Cut Pro, Canopus, Adobe, and any other DV-based edit system software.

Laird Telemedia’s LTM-PROBAY bi-directional media converter and other leading Broadcast DV solutions from Laird will be available for demonstration during NAB2003. Laird Telemedia products are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors. For a full list of available systems, visit 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 OFFER NEW OPTIONS FOR DVora… MEDIA ENGINE SYSTEMS

New features enhance performance and reliability of Laird’s leading DV editing systems

(Mount Marion, NY) March 6, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that the company’s DVora… Media Engine line of integrated PCs, designed specifically for digital video editing, is now available with a series of new features designed to enhance performance and reliability. Among the new changes to Laird’s DVora system is the addition of “in-field” service technology. Laird’s development of completely modular media conversion package technology enables DVora systems to be serviced easily on-site, bringing added flexibility and utility to the industry-leading DVora product line.

“ We recognize that our clients’ time is valuable, and that each moment a system is unavailable, it has an impact on critical work schedules and deadlines,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “Laird guarantees years of trouble-free service, but for times when maintenance or upgrades are necessary, our new modular package technology allows technicians to swap out modules without sending out their DVora systems. As a result, editors are up and running again in no time.”

The powerful DVora turnkey edit solution features unique integrated direct-to-digital inputs and outputs that allow the system to provide higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. In addition to component, composite, Y/C, IEEE 1394 FireWire® and balanced audio, Laird’s DVora systems feature horizontally stable RS170A SCH locked DV signal output, compliant to SMPTE/EBU broadcast standards. Each system is certified and optimized for Avid Xpress DV 3 and other popular video editing software.

DVora systems are now available in a heavy-duty, steel, seven-bay, mid-tower case with an advanced air-handling system. Fan control is provided by a new upgrade, the Antec “True Power” 330-W power supply, which supplies clean and stable direct current, reducing background noise through variable speed. A new locking cabinet with an internal locking USB dongle port further ensures system security against stolen or lost valuable Avid dongles. For enhanced performance during DV editing, Laird offers users an optional upgrade to the new Matrox Parhelia video card, a high-end graphics solution with an extensive palette of 2D and 3D features.

Laird Telemedia products, including routers, switchers, and the company’s full line of DVora turnkey editing solutions, are available from Laird’s worldwide network of professional distributors. For more information, visit www.lairdtelemedia.com.

DVora is a trademark of Laird Telemedia. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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

NEW LTM-6000 MEDIA CONVERTER DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY, STABLE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH-END MEDIA PRODUCTION IN ANY FORMAT

(Mount Marion, NY) February 26, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that at NAB it will launch its new LTM-6000 Media Converter. This new addition to Laird’s full line of media converters builds on the success of Laird’s LTM-5000 series, delivering hybrid signal conversion for high-end media production markets. In addition to the machine control over the DV I/O firewire port, the LTM-6000 feature list includes built-in RS-422 machine control via a 9-pin Dsub connection, dual signal analog outputs in all formats, external genlock, blackburst signal output, and a selectable setup (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE).

“The LTM-6000 represents a leap forward in the evolution of broadcast DV and analog media converters, hands down-it is the most advanced unit ever delivered to the broadcast industry.” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “Any broadcast or production facility that requires a truly advanced media converter compatible with SDI and other formats will find the LTM-6000 to be a stable and affordable solution offering the highest-quality performance.”

Advanced features include: Bidirectional Analog-DV-Analog-SDI, Component (YUV), YC, Composite, Balanced Audio; RS170A SCH Stable Outputs; 1x2 Signal Distribution of Outputs; Fulltime SDI Output; Fulltime AES/EBU XLR Outputs; NTSC-PAL Switchable; RS422 Machine Control: RS232 Remote Control; Internal Digital Timebase Corrector; Embedded / Dis-embedded Digital Audio Selectable; SDI with EDH Error Detection & Handling; External Audio Word Clock Input; Stable Blackburst Reference Output; Audio Lock & Unlock Selectable; Audio Level Adjust; Digital +4dB Ranging VU Metering; Computer or Camcorder Firmware Selectable, 2 RU Enclosure with High Grade 110/220 International Auto-Switchable Power Supply.

Laird Telemedia products, including the LTM-6000 Media Converter being launched at NAB2003, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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

LAIRD’S CAPDIV DIRECT DV RECORDER NOW SHIPPING

(Mount Marion, NY) February 26, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that its miniature capdiv Direct DV Recorder, designed for videography, ENG, EFP, and field acquisition applications, is now shipping. Based on Laird’s own hard-drive record and playback technology, the highly portable digital IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) tapeless recorder/player streamlines recording and transfer processes with instant access to recorded material for editing and post-production.

The capdiv, (measuring in at just 1.75” high x 4.125” wide by 5.562” deep) offers a Direct DV Recorder pre-formatted internal hard-disk drive, which enables the system to function as an HDD or as a VTR, complete with front-panel controls for record, play, and pause. When used as a VTR, the capdiv can accept “start” and “stop” record commands automatically from the camera trigger/record button of any DV camcorder. During shooting, capdiv records video as raw DV content into a proprietary file scheme that allows a virtually unlimited number of clips to be appended.

Operating in HDD mode, the capdiv Direct DV Recorder performs an almost instant conversion of raw DV content into an extended AVI format that can be imported into most NLE systems. NLEs configured with Final Cut Pro® or Avid Xpress® DV will recognize the capdiv Direct DV Recorder as an external hard drive. As a result, the video content is available instantly and ready for editing right away. Operators also may use the system for archiving purposes, recording to both tape and HDD simultaneously.

The capdiv Direct DV Recorder from Laird Telemedia is a full turnkey DV capture system, requiring no additional purchase. Laird Telemedia products, including the capdiv Direct DV Recorder, are available now from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PRICING FOR DV SWITCHING, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONVERSION TOOLS

(Mount Marion, NY) February 25, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced a new low price through May 1, 2003, on its switchers, distribution amplifiers, and DV-to-SDI converter solutions, all of which will be available for demonstration at NAB2003.

The first price reduction is aimed at the LTM-DVDA5, a full-function, two-input-switchable by five-common-output Firewire DV distribution amplifier designed to meet the highest performance specifications using Laird’s renowned Broadcast DV (BDV) circuitry. The LTM-DVDA5 is now available at the reduced price of just $295.00.

Also reduced is the LTM-DV4X1 FireCut 4x1 IEEE 1394 DV vertical interval switcher – the first-ever cuts-only switcher for DV. The LTM-DV4X1 is a simple and cost-effective digital production tool that can accept up to four devices at the same time, delivering seamless DV vertical interval switching without the delays caused by reinitialization. It is now available for just $995.00.

Finally, Laird’s LTM-DVSDI stand-alone IEEE 1394 DV FireWire-to-SDI and AES/EBU digital stereo audio converter is now just $1295.00 from $1895.00

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

NANCY GLASS CHOOSES LAIRD’S DVora™ EDITING SYSTEMS FOR DISCOVERY AND HGTV PRODUCTION

(Mount Marion, NY) February 24, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that Nancy Glass Productions, a Philadelphia-based television production company, has purchased three of Laird’s DVora™ Media Engines for rough-cut editing during full production of seven prime time shows for the Home and Garden TV (HGTV) and Discovery networks.

“Our DVora™ DV editing systems provide the speed and functionality we need with much greater economy than competing systems,” said Rob Melick, director of operations at Nancy Glass Productions. “Rather than outsource editing work, as we have in the past, we can keep the entire production process in-house, using our own editing staff. This capability has given us greater flexibility in turning out projects quickly and at a lower cost. Not only have we saved money, but we’ve also been able to expand our company.”

The Laird DVora™ is an advanced PC media engine, designed specifically for digital video and audio applications. Unlike office PCs that have been modified for video editing, the Laird DVora™ has many specific features, such as integrated direct-to-digital inputs and outputs, that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio.

Each of the seven shows in production at Nancy Glass Productions includes 60 episodes over the course of the season. The company has been completing rough-cut editing with its DVora™ systems since the beginning of 2003, when the new media engines from Laird Telemedia were installed. The Pentium IV-based, 2.4-GHZ DVora™ mid-tower NLE systems are configured to run Avid Xpress 3.5 in conjunction with an Avid Unity server.

“Our editors work on the DVora™ systems all day, and we’ve been really impressed by their bang for the buck,” adds Melick. “They’re easy to use, and they’ve proved to be as fast as our more-expensive editing systems.”

Systems in Laird Telemedia’s line of DVora™ turnkey edit solutions are available in endless configuration options from Laird’s worldwide network of professional distributors. For a full list of available systems, visit www.lairdtelemedia.com.

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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.

About Nancy Glass Productions
Nancy Glass Productions, founded in 1995, offers end-to-end production services for a variety of broadcast clients. Based in Philadelphia, the company serves clients including HGTV, Discovery, and PBS.

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

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LAIRD’S DVORA AVID XPRESS DV 3.5 NAMED A BEST PRODUCT OF THE YEAR BY VIDEOMAKER

(Mount Marion, NY) January 31, 2003 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that its DVora AVID Xpress DV 3.5 has been named Videomaker magazine’s Best Product of the Year for 2002 in the category of Best Turnkey Editing System Over $6,000.

According to the magazine: “The Laird DVora system, with a full compliment of video inputs (including YUV) and professional XLR audio inputs mounted on a steel, rack-mountable break-out box, is the way to go. The performance, stability, features, and price of the DVora made this our choice at the top end.”

Videomaker’s criteria for products of the year include empowerment, ease of operation, affordability, quality, innovation, dependability, and performance. Editors who reviewed Laird’s DVora AVID Xpress DV 3.5 also praised the system for making professional-grade tools – “a no-compromises Avid system” – available for well under $10,000.

“ At Laird we have dedicated ourselves to providing DV editors – professionals and others – with reliable and affordable systems that feature high-end capabilities and functionality,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “We’re very pleased that Videomaker editors found our DVora system to offer exactly that. This Best Product of the Year Award truly represents a success for Laird in meeting the industry demand for solutions that deliver a higher standard for DV editing at an attractive price point.”

The Laird DVora is an advanced PC media engine, designed specifically for digital video and audio applications. Unlike office PCs that have been modified for video editing, Laird’s line of DVora PC-based computers has been designed specifically for digital video applications. The Laird DVora has many specific features, such as integrated direct-to-digital inputs and outputs that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio.

Laird Telemedia’s line of DVora turnkey edit solutions includes the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 2.4-GHz System, Laptop on Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.2 GHz System, Full-Tower or Rackmount Intel Dual Xeon 2.0-GHz System, Mid-Tower Dual Athlon 2-GHz System, and the Mid-Tower Pentium IV 2.4-GHz System featuring Digi001 or Digi002. All of these systems are available in endless configuration options from Laird’s worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD PROFESSIONAL DVORA NLE SYSTEM

Built like a battleship, with a variety of weapons - by Charlie White

(Mount Marion, NY) January 23, 2003 -- If you use Betacam SP as an acquisition format, but still want all the benefits of working with DV, Laird Telemedia has created DVora, a box that's built like a battleship, and can input and output a variety of analog formats, along with DV. And, engineers will be happy with the way DVora plays along with all the rest of the equipment in a pro broadcast environment.

We took a look at the $7499 DVora and liked what we saw. Sure, that $7499 sounds like a lot, but if you're working within a broadcast environment, your bean counters won't mind shelling out the extra cash for the capability of a horizontally stable RS170A SCH locked-signal output, important because it's compliant with SMPTE/EBU broadcast standards. In layman's terms, that means that you could play your timeline directly to air, and the video would look just as stable as everything else your station airs. DV signals have gotten somewhat of a bad reputation in the broadcast world, because when you view them on a waveform monitor or vector scope, they're oftentimes not as stable as most engineers would like. So, with the processing hardware in the DVora, when you put a shaky signal into it, it comes out rock-solid. That's what you're paying extra for, and it's an important feature if you're planning to broadcast DV footage. You're also paying for that Avid Xpress DV software, which at $1500 isn't cheap, either. Overall, the $7499 isn't too bad of a value, and one that I'm sure most broadcast establishments can handle.

In our test unit, in addition to the Intel P4 2GHz computer, there's a breakout box (pictured at left) that lets you connect balanced XLR audio inputs and outputs (you know, the ones with the three prongs), BNC cables for Betacam SP component input and output, composite inputs/outputs and S-Video in and out as well. The computer's heavy, battleship gray steel case has considerable heft to it, and inspires confidence with its blinking lights and anachronistic knobs, buttons and a toggle switch.

Continuing the pro theme with this unit is Xpress DV 3.5, which we've reviewed in its version 3 and 3.5 -- software that gives you nearly the same benefits of Avid's top-end editing systems. The good news with this setup is that Avid software is sometimes finicky about which hardware with which it will play, and with the DVora, you can be sure it'll be ready to spring into action right out of the box. And that's just what it did here at the Midwest Test Facility. After spending a few minutes getting everything set up, we were capturing video from both analog and DV sources pronto. Ahh, the benefits of a turnkey system -- it's a good thing, as Martha Stewart would say.

If you're not a big Avid fan, Laird won't disappoint you, either, because the company also offers the DVora with editing hardware from Canopus, Matrox, and Pinnacle, and also lets you pick either a single- and dual-Pentium box. Given that, I wonder why Laird sent us a 2.0GHz box with 512 MB of RAM for our testing. Since Xpress DV scales its speed and number of real time effects with the host processor on which it is running, I would think Laird would have sent us the fastest machine it could find for this review. 2GHz is relatively slow in today's fast-paced processor market, where, at this writing, the fastest P4 runs at 3.06 GHz and enjoys the benefits of hyperthreading, with its superior speed that makes a significant difference -- we've seen it with our own eyes. I say, if you're going to supply a turnkey system, Laird, stoke it with ton of RAM -- that's cheap -- and the fastest proc on the planet. After all, video editing is one of the few applications where speed is at the top of the list of important things.

On the front of the case are two pushbuttons that let you choose between DV I/O and analog I/O, and another button that lets you choose between 32K and 48K audio encoding. Then there's a couple of good old VU meters to monitor your analog audio input and output, along with a knob to adjust the level of each channel. Many engineer-types, fed up with mousing around a computer interface, will welcome these touches. They'll also like the nicely designed breakout box, which is rack-mountable and is one rack-unit (RU) tall.

This is obviously a professional setup. But it's too noisy. If you actually wanted to use these knobs to adjust your audio levels, you'd need to be sitting right beside this computer as you work all day long. And then, all that noise might interfere with your ability to hear the quiet passages and nuance of your audio tracks. With its six cooling fans, the computer makes too much noise to live with, in my opinion. Better to just place this big bertha back in the rack room with the breakout box, and keep yourself in your edit suite with some long cables for your mouse, keyboard and monitors, putting some walls or floors between you and the constant whoosh of the multiple fans.

So if you have multiple input sources to edit, and also need to output to various sources, and you need it to all possess rock-solid video quality that can pass muster with even the most persnickety engineer, the DVora is a good choice. Also coming in handy in our testing was the way the system just worked right out of the box. I liked the DVora, with its excellent design and stellar broadcast specs. So will your engineering team.

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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 mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

About Charlie White
Charlie White has been writing about new media and digital video since it was the laughingstock of the television industry. A technology journalist and columnist for the past eight years, White is also an Emmy-winning producer, video editor, broadcast industry consultant and shot-calling television director who has worked in broadcasting since 1974. Talk back -- Send Chazz a note at cwhite@digitalmedianet.com.

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LAIRD ADDS SDI, COMPONENT, COMPOSITE, S-VHS & BALANCED AUDIO DIRECT TO DIGITAL I/O's TO MAC G4

Laird Joins AVID, Digidesign & Media 100 in Becoming Only One of Four Apple Proprietary Solutions Providers to the Professional Video Industry

(Mount Marion, NY) December 6, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today launched its new line of Mac G4 NLE systems, DV editing solutions that combine the power and performance of Apple’s Power Mac G4 and Titanium PowerBook G4 systems with the robust features and functionality provided by industry-leading software. Available configured with either Avid Xpress DV or Final Cut Pro, Laird’s new tower and laptop systems give users affordable access to professional-grade editing tools on Mac-based systems designed specifically for DV editing applications.

“As digital videography continues to expand its reach within the professional and consumer markets, DV editors of every type are searching for cost-effective editing solutions that provide high-end results,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “With the release of our new G4 NLE systems, Macintosh devotees now have access to the latest version of both Apple’s Emmy® award-winning Final Cut Pro video and film editing software and Avid’s revolutionary Avid Xpress DV digital video application, all in a dedicated DV machine.”

Both Mac-based NLE systems have been optimized for digital video applications, featuring direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. The Mac G4 systems are available with a variety of I/O options, including SDI, component, composite, YC, and balanced audio. They include dual audio-level controls and VU metering and a horizontally stable RS170A SCH-locked DV signal. The tower system is available with Laird’s 1-RU professional breakout box.
Laird’s Power Mac G4 System features dual 1.25-GHz PowerPC G4 processors with a combined performance of 18 billion floating-point operations per second, making this Apple system an ideal choice for demanding video editing projects. The new Laird system also features a 256-k L2 cache and 2-MB L3 cache/processor, 512-MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM, 120-GB Ultra ATA system drive, 120-GB ATA EIDE media storage drive (7200 rpm), Optical 1-Apple SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW), and ATI Radeon 9000 Pro dual-display with 64-MB DDR video memory.

Laird’s 800-MHz G4 PowerBook NLE System features a 256-k L2 and a 1-MB L3 cache, as well as a 133-MHz system bus, 512-MB SDRAM memory, 40-GB Ultra ATA drive, Laird external 120-GB FireWire drive, combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, and ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB of DDR video memory. Laird provides endless configuration upgrades for both systems.

The new Macintosh systems complement Laird’s full line of DVora PC-based turnkey edit solutions for Broadcast DV applications, including the Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, the Rackmount Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz System, and the Laptop Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.2-GHz System.

Laird Telemedia products, including the Mac G4 NLE systems announced today, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD CAPDIVATES WITH NEW MINIATURE DIRECT DV RECORDER

The capdiv Direct DV Recorder streamlines recording and transfer processes with instant access to recorded material for editing and post-production

(Mount Marion, NY) December 5, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced the launch of its new, miniature capdiv Direct DV Recorder, a highly portable digital IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) tapeless recorder/player based on Laird’s proprietary hard-drive record and playback technology. Designed for videography, ENG, EFP, and field acquisition, the capdiv Direct DV Recorder greatly reduces the time and cost of recording edit-ready clips directly to a hard-disk drive (HDD) from DV camcorders during field shooting.

“capdiv eliminates the lengthy video capture process by allowing the NLE system to access clips instantly for post-production,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “NLE systems treat capdiv as another hard drive, providing drag-and-drop file management to give operators all the power, speed, and efficiency of hard-drive technology without the need for re-digitizing or transferring recorded media.”

The capdiv Direct DV Recorder’s preformatted internal hard-disk drive enables the system to operate as a VTR — complete with front-panel controls for record, play, and pause — or to function as an HDD.

When serving as a VTR, the capdiv can accept, “start” and “stop” record commands automatically from the camera trigger/record button of any DV camcorder. capdiv relies on a proprietary file scheme incorporating 99 sequentially numbered capdiv files (CF). During shooting, video is recorded as raw DV content into a pre-selected CF, to which a virtually unlimited number of clips can be appended. The operator uses a front-panel pushbutton to insert cue marks while shooting, and as a result, marked material may be searched quickly and accessed without delay.

When switched into HDD mode, the new DV recorder performs an instant conversion of raw DV content into an extended AVI format that can be imported into most NLE systems. NLEs configured with Final Cut Pro® or Avid Xpress® DV will recognize the capdiv Direct DV Recorder as an external hard drive. As a result, the video content is available instantly and ready for editing right away. Operators also may use the system for archiving purposes, recording to both tape and HDD simultaneously.

The capdiv Direct DV Recorder is powered by any 12-V DC power source, including battery belts, NiCad packs, and 12-V wall packs. A belt clip mounted on the capdiv housing – which measures just 1.75 in. by 4.0 in. by 4.75 in. – offers easy slip-on utility. The system weighs only 13 ounces.

The capdiv is a full turnkey DV capture system, requiring no additional purchase. capdiv is supplied with a six-hour rechargeable beltpack battery, NP-1 adapter, AC power supply, and battery charger. Laird Telemedia products, including the capdiv Direct DV Recorder announced today, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD UPGRADES/SHIPS LTM-ER2 TWO-MACHINE SIGNAL ROUTER FOR NLE SYSTEMS

Improved bandwidth, integrated machine-to-machine dub capability, and modular design increase editing efficiency in Broadcast DV applications

(Mount Marion, NY) December 4, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that a new, enhanced version of its LTM-ER2 two-source editing router is now shipping. With improved bandwidth, built-in VTR dubbing, and a completely modular design, the redesigned LTM-ER2 provides television studios and edit and post facilities with an even more reliable and efficient solution for switching multiple source devices into NLE systems.

“The LTM-ER2 offers editors a cost-effective, user-friendly alternative to costly patch bays or more expensive, high-density multi-format routers,” said Vin Bruno, vice president at Laird Telemedia. “Rather than spend valuable time reconfiguring cable connections, operators can rely on the LTM-ER2’s transparent operation and straightforward, single-button functionality. For ease of use, there simply is no product like it on the market.”

Laird’s redesigned LTM-ER2 is a passive, dual 2 x 1 and 1 x 2 switcher designed to serve as a sourcing and recording interface between multiple VTR and NLE systems. In addition to streamlined operational functions, increased bandwidth, and integrated machine-to-machine dub capability, the new two-source router from Laird accommodates component, Y/C, and composite signals and features balanced XLR audio, full RS-422 machine control I/O, and single pushbutton control for audio, video, and RS-422. The LTM-ER2’s 2-RU cabinet features three BNC lines on the rear panel, allowing the switcher to be configured for R-Y, B-Y, Y, or YUV; YC and one composite video; or three composite video sources. Front-panel controls include source select, record select, dub, and input terminations.

The new LTM-ER2 is part of a growing series of editing routers from Laird, which also includes the LTM-ER3 and LTM-ER4 routers. All three systems are true multi-format devices that simplify multiple signal routing for increased efficiency in editing-for-Broadcast-DV applications. Laird Telemedia products, including the enhanced LTM-ER2 system announced today, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD TELEMEDIA UNVEILS FIRECUT 4x1 IEEE-1394 DV VERTICAL INTERVAL SWITCHER

(Mount Marion, NY) November 22, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia is pleased to announce the launch of its new FireCut 4x1 IEEE-1394 DV vertical interval switcher. The FireCut will make its debut at the DV Expo Show in Los Angeles, December 9-12. As the first ever cuts-only switcher for DV, FireCut delivers seamless DV vertical interval switching without the delays caused by reinitialization.

FireCut is the first product to market that enables locking and switching of multiple (up to four) asynchronous DV sources _ glitch-free. “What we’re offering is a low-cost work-tool for any production facility where DV is integrated, including mobile facilities and remote production environments,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “The FireCut is also perfect for editing applications in schools, churches, and legal proceedings.”

The new FireCut switcher is portable, lightweight, operates on 12 volts dc and offers simple front-panel push buttons for easy operation. When housed in a standard Laird half-rack enclosure, up to two switchers may be mounted in a 1-RU rack space.

In addition to FireCut, Laird will be introducing a number of products at DV Expo, including the recently announced LTM-DVSDI stand-alone IEEE1394 DV Firewire-to-SDI and AES/EBU digital stereo audio converter.

All Laird Telemedia products, including FireCut, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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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, New York. More information about the company is available at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

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LAIRD’S NEW FIREWIRE-TO-SDI VIDEO & AES/EBU AUDIO CONVERTER SET TO TARGET BROADCAST DV APPLICATIONS

(Mount Marion, NY) November 13, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that at the DV Expo Show in Los Angeles December 9-12, they will launch a new stand-alone IEEE1394 DV Firewire-to-SDI and AES/EBU digital stereo audio converter. The LTM-DVSDI joins Laird’s full line of routers, converters, switchers, and other tools designed for the Broadcast DV market.

"As a stand-alone, high-end DV-to-SDI converter that includes digital audio, the LTM-DVSDI provides the broadcast industry with an affordable, one-of-a-kind conversion solution," said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. "Now professional facilities have access to a high-quality conversion tool that enables them to join DV and SDI resources in an economical marriage."

The powerful new LTM-DVSDI is capable of accepting standard IEEE1394 DV on a 6-pin or 4-pin input and SDI outputs are provided on two BNC connectors at 270 Mbps. The LTM-DVSDI’s digital audio output is presented via a single XLR in digital AES/EBU format locked at 48 KHz. The converter functions in both NTSC and PAL, is powered by a 12-Vdc power pack, supports Windows XP and Mac OS 9.1 and newer, and is suitable for all remote and desktop environments

The LTM-DVSDI is shipping now. All Laird Telemedia products, including the new converter, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD DVORA™ TURNKEY EDIT SYSTEMS INSTALLED AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY EDIT LAB

DVora™ Media Engines and Avid Unity LANshare system provide students with high-quality editing software and centralized, easy-to-access media storage

(Mount Marion, NY) October 10, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that St. John’s University has installed eight DVora™ digital video Media Engine PCs and an Avid Unity LANshare system in the university’s dedicated edit lab. Working in conjunction with New York City-based systems integrator Virtual Media, the university built an eight-seat linked system in which the Unity system acts as a domain server to allow students to log in and access, edit, and store material while working at any networked editing system.

“Hands-on teaching using contemporary equipment is the focus at St. John’s,” said Anthony Costa, engineer for the Instructional Television Center at the College of Professional Studies at St. John’s University. “Editing concepts are always the same, but the tools being used in the field for professional editing applications change. Today, they’re all modeled after Avid systems. Using Laird’s Media Engines with Avid 3.5, our students have access to the same high-quality hardware and software being used in the real world.”

St. John’s students are using the university’s DVora™ systems for editing classes, a field production course, TV Club projects, and senior projects. All media files are stored on the Avid Unity Server, enabling the instructor to digitize media files onto a single server, from which students then may copy and edit the files themselves. A distribution rack built by Costa facilitates output of edit sessions from any DVora™ system or DVR to a monitor or big screen display for teaching and demonstration purposes.

“The combination of the DVora™ systems and the Unity server provides a low-cost system with professional-grade performance,” added Costa. “I’ve been able to link all of our machines easily with a minimum of wiring and extra components, and as a result the students have access to all of our media management tools in a much more robust editing environment.”

The DVora™ Media Engine configured with Avid Xpress DV 3.5 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 DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable, true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

Laird’s DVora™ PC-based computers have been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. Laird’s full line of broadcast-DV DVora™ PCs for Avid include the Canopus DVStormSE+ System, Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 2.0.-GHz System, Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, Rackmount Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, and Laptop on Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.2-GHz System. Endless configuration upgrades for storage, RAM processing speed, monitors, and other components are available.

Laird Telemedia products are available from a worldwide network of professional dealers.

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Laird Launches New DVora Pro Tools Digital Audio Non-Linear Workstation

(Mount Marion, NY) September 27, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced the launch of the new DVora™ Pro Tools digital audio non-linear editing workstation, a turnkey solution that integrates Laird’s DVora™ Media Engine with Digidesign’s powerful Pro Tools LE software and Digi 001 and Digi 002 systems to provide a complete control interface for efficient and affordable audio recording, editing, processing, mixing, and mastering.

“Our new DVora™ Pro Tools workstations bring a tested and reliable professional multi-track audio editing environment to home studios, multimedia creation, educational institutions, and even budget radio production,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “We’ve incorporated powerful, top-of-the-line editing software and controls with our PC-based systems to offer exceptional sonic clarity and the utmost flexibility in digital audio recording at a price point that will appeal to users.”

Pro Tools LE software offers 32 tracks of record and playback, 128 MIDI tracks, real-time plug-in support, and a host of additional features. The DVora™ Pro Tools workstation is offered with Digi 001 or Digi 002, each of which serves as a full-featured, FireWire-enabled “studio in a box.” The Digi 001 system is comprised of a 1U rack-mountable I/O unit with analog, digital, and MIDI I/O reinforced by two high-quality mic preamps. The Digi 002 includes a comprehensive control surface with a 32-track interface, as well as analog, digital, and MIDI I/O.

Laird’s line of DVora™ PC-based computers has been designed specifically for digital audio and video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified for use in digital editing applications, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher sound and picture quality and more efficient processing of audio and video. When implemented side-by-side, Laird’s DVora™ Pro Tools workstation and DVora™ Avid editing systems enable users to manipulate audio, drag it from the Pro Tools timeline, and drop it neatly into Avid Xpress DV 3.5.

Loaded and configured with Pro Tools LE software and running on a Windows XP Professional operating system, each of the new DVora™ systems from Laird features an Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz processor, an Abit IT7 Max 2 RAID motherboard, 512 MB of DDR PC-2700 RAM, a Seagate 40-GB 7200-rpm system hard drive, and a Seagate 60-GB 7200-rpm media storage drive. Also included in the system are a Matrox G550 dual-head 32-MB video card, an ADS Pyro IEEE 1394 dual-port FireWire capture card, a 48X16X48 CD-RW drive, a Sound Blaster Live sound card, and on-board 10/100 Ethernet connectivity. For quiet operation critical to sound editing applications, the new Pro Tools workstation also offers a silent Entermax power supply and silent fans.

In addition to numerous available software plug-ins for extended Pro Tools capability, Laird offers endless configuration upgrades for storage, RAM processing speed, monitors, and other components.

The Pro Tools workstation adds to Laird’s full line of Broadcast DV DVora™ PCs for audio and video editing. These systems include the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz System, Full-Tower Dual 2.0GHz Intel Xeon System, Rackmount Dual 2.0GHz Intel Xeon System, Laptop on Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.2-GHz System, and the Canopus DVStormSE+ Systems.

Laird Telemedia products, including the new Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD’S DVORA™ SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTED AT ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY MULTIMEDIA INSTITUTE

Digital Resources’ installation of 20 custom DVora™ turnkey edit systems from Laird provides students in multimedia program with affordable AVID editing solution

(Mount Marion, NY) September 12, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., is implementing 20 DVora™ Media Engines configured with Avid Xpress 3.5 within the university’s Multimedia Institute. Installed by Tulsa-based distributor Digital Resources, the new systems from Laird offer the university’s students an affordable editing tool that incorporates the industry-standard Avid interface to provide professional-grade performance.

“We chose to incorporate the DVora™ systems into the institute’s computer lab because we wanted to give the students access to a high-quality production tool that they could utilize for their senior projects and in their work beyond the university, after graduation,” said Roger Bush, Associate Director of the Multimedia Institute at Oral Roberts University. “We’d been using Adobe Premiere up to this point, and we knew we wanted to make the jump to the new DV Xpress editing system from Avid. Digital Resources suggested Laird’s turnkey systems, and they bent over backward for us to get the systems tested and installed successfully in time for fall classes.”

Students who are accepted into the university’s multimedia program do all of their core courses – including writing, advanced audio, Web authoring, and television production – during the junior year. Coursework involving production tools like Avid Xpress provides an excellent foundation for students in media communications, and the familiarity with a DV editing tool also is an important part of a communications arts degree. Because the new Laird editing hardware is included in the registration fee for the university’s year-long editing course, students walk away from the class with their own Laird systems and the knowledge they need to create and complete their own projects.

“We were able to work closely with both Laird and ORU to install systems that offer students a new level of performance in an affordable and reliable machine,” said Tim Bock, President of Digital Resources. “We tested the DVora™ systems at our facility and installed them in a single day. The next day the machines were up and running smoothly for the first class of the semester. Everything went well.”

The DVora™ Media Engine loaded, tested and configured with Avid Xpress DV 3.5 is a fully integrated non-linear editing system that integrates an Intel-based PC with Component, Composite, S-VHS, and Balanced Audio direct to digital I/Os. Laird’s DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable, true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

“Avid Xpress DV 3.5 is rapidly becoming the editing platform of choice within the academic community,” said Vin Bruno, Vice President of Laird Telemedia. “Educators have come to the realization that real-world motion picture editing cannot be taught properly using appliance devices. For educational institutions, smaller production companies, and corporate video departments looking for quick turnaround and high quality on a budget, Avid Xpress DV is a turnkey system that provides a wide range of high-end features.”

Laird’s DVora™ PC-based computers have been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. Laird’s full line of broadcast-DV DVora™ PCs for Avid include the Canopus DVStormSE+ System, Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz System, Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, Rackmount Dual Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz Xeon System, and Laptop on Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.2-GHz System. Endless configuration upgrades for storage, RAM processing speed, monitors, and other components are available.

Laird Telemedia products are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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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, New York. More information about the company is available at www.lairdtelemedia.com.

About Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is an interdenominational Christian liberal arts university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963 by evangelist Oral Roberts, ORU has over 5,300 students from 50 states and over 50 countries, representing 40 denominations. With 65 undergraduate majors, 10 master’s programs and 2 doctoral programs, plus NCAA Division I athletics, ORU is preparing its students physically, mentally, and spiritually to go into every person’s world. For more information about ORU, visit www.oru.edu.

About Digital Resources
Digital Resources is a full-service video dealership specializing in customer service and working closely with clients to understand and meet their system requirements. With years of experience within the broadcast systems industry, the Digital Resources team provides personal, knowledgeable service for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Digital Resources is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visit Digital Resources online at www.digitalresources.tv.

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LAIRD TO LAUNCH NEW DVORA™/CANOPUS NLE SYSTEMS AT WEVA 2002

Laird’s most recent additions to its DVora™ line of turnkey edit systems offer stability and reliability in an affordable editing solution for event videography applications

(Mount Marion, NY) August 23, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced that it will launch two new DVora/Canopus turnkey systems for non-linear editing applications at the Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) Expo, August 27-28 in Las Vegas. Laird’s newest DVora™ NLE systems are loaded and configured with the award-winning Canopus DVStormSE+ video editing card to provide stable, reliable, and affordable editing solutions for freelance and professional videographers.

“Our new DVora™/Canopus systems offer the event videographer, prosumer, or hobbyist a complete, affordable, real-time digital video editing system optimized for use with the popular Adobe Premiere editing tool,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “At Laird we have developed a series of solutions for the professional broadcast market, and with these Canopus-based DVora™ systems, we provide a high-quality, easy-to-use editing tool for the mid-level market.”

Laird’s line of DVora™ PC-based computers has been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. Laird’s new DVC1SE-SE+ and DVC2SE-SE+ DVora™ systems incorporate the DVStormSE+ editing card, which is known for its extensive, high-performance feature set, as well as for its real-time power, stability, and superior production speed.

The DVC1SE-SE+ features the familiar Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system and includes an Intel Pentium IV 1.9-GHz processor, an Abit TH7-RAID Intel 850 chipset motherboard, and a 512-MB Rambus PC-800. The DVC2SE-SE+ also operates on Windows XP and includes dual AMD Athlon XP 2000+ MP processors (2 GHz), a Tyan S2466N dual-Athlon motherboard, and 512-MB DDR PC-2700 ECC registered RAM. Both systems include a Seagate 40-GB, 7200 RPM system hard drive; a Seagate 80-GB, 7200 RPM media storage drive; Quadro 4 dual-head graphics (64 MB VRAM) 550 XGL; an Intel 10/100 Nic network card 82559ER; a 36x12x48x CD-RW drive; a Sound Blaster Live 5.1 sound card; and a Canopus DVStorm capture card and Storm capture bay.

Among Laird’s endless configuration upgrades for storage, RAM, processing speed, monitors, and other components is the addition of a Pioneer AO4 DVD-R burner, which gives users the capability to perform DVD authoring.

The Canopus DVStormSE+ system joins Laird’s full line of broadcast-DV DVora™ PCs for Avid, including the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 1.9-GHz System, Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System, Rackmount Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System, and Laptop on Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz System. Laird Telemedia products, including the new Canopus DVStormSE+ systems, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD SHIPS ADVANCED XEON PROCESSOR-BASED DVORA™ SYSTEM FOR AVID Xpress DV 3.5

Powerful DVora™ turnkey edit solution offers powerful processing for broadcast DV applications

(Mount Marion, NY) August 21, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced shipping of its new high-performance dual 1.8-GHz Intel Xeon processor-based DVora™ NLE Component Sytem for Avid Xpress DV 3.5 users, the latest addition to the company’s DVora™ Media Engine line of broadcast DV PCs designed specifically for digital video editing. Available in full-tower and rackmount configurations, this new system offers exceptionally powerful processing that enables users to make the most of Avid’s robust DV editing software.

“In addition to high-performance processing, our DVora™ systems feature a unique integration of direct-to-digital inputs and outputs that provide professional broadcasters with faster production times and a superior end product,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “This powerful DVora™ turnkey edit solution, certified and optimized for Avid Xpress, meets broadcasters’ growing demand for high-power systems while also offering the best in editing and creative software.”

Laird’s line of DVora™ PC-based computers has been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. The new Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System and Rackmount version Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System join Laird’s full line of DVora™ turnkey edit solutions including the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 1.9-GHz System and the Laptop Mobile Intel Pentium IV 2.0-GHz System.

Loaded and configured with Avid Xpress DV 3.5 affordable, professional-quality editing and creative software, DVora™’s new systems supply users with powerful video and audio editing toolsets, stunning titling and graphics, extensive import and export capabilities, and more than 100 real-time effects, with support for up to four simultaneous streams.

Each of the new professional editing systems features analog NTSC Component, S-Video, Composite Video, and balanced XLR stereo audio input/output to IEEE 1394 Firewire DV record and playback. They include dual audio level controls and VU metering, horizontally stable RS170A SCH-locked DV signal, an Avid-style professional keyboard, and Laird’s LTM-DVCBX 1-RU breakout box.

Both systems operate on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and feature hardware including a Supermicro P4DC6+ dual-Xeon motherboard; dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon processors; 1 GB RDRAM; a Seagate 60-GB, 7200 RPM system hard drive; Seagate dual 120-GB, 7200 RPM media storage drives; a Matrox G550 Dual Head 32-MB video card; an ADS Pyro IEEE 1394 dual-port Firewire capture card; an RS422 machine control interface; a 10/100 3Com Nic network card; a 36x12x40x CD-RW drive; and a Sound Blaster Live sound card. Laird also provides endless configuration upgrades for storage, RAM processing speed, monitors, CD-RW drives, and other components.

Laird Telemedia products, including the new DVora™ full-tower and rackmount systems, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD SHIPS NEW LAPTOP NLE VERSION OF DVora™ MEDIA ENGINE

Compact, portable addition to DVora™ line of turnkey, digital video editing PCs available for AVID Xpress DV 3.5 software

(Mount Marion, NY) July 25, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced it is shipping its new Avid Xpress DV 3.5 NLE Laptop System, a compact, portable addition to the company's DVora™ Media Engine line of integrated PCs designed specifically for digital video editing. With unique features such as integrated direct-to-digital inputs and outputs, the powerful DVora™ turnkey edit solution is now available to professional broadcasters on a Compaq notebook system certified and optimized for Avid Xpress.

“Now it’s possible for broadcasters to do high-quality DV editing anywhere, any time,” said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. “The new notebook version of the DVora™ PC media engine leverages the high picture quality and highly efficient processing of images and audio provided by our tower- and rackmount-based systems, while giving editors a greater degree of flexibility.

Laird’s line of DVora™ PC-based computers has been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct-to-digital features that offer higher picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio. The new Laptop version joins Laird’s full-line of DVora™ turnkey edit solutions including the Mid-Tower Intel Pentium IV 1.9-GHz System, Full-Tower Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System, and Rackmount Dual Intel Pentium IV 1.8-GHz Xeon System.

The Laptop system operates on Microsoft Windows® XP Professional and includes a 2.0-GHz M on a Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor; an Intel 845 chipset with a 400-MHz FSB; standard 512-MB/266-MHz SDRAM, expandable to 1024 MB; a 30-GB, 4,200-RPM system hard drive; and an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32-MB video graphics card. A built-in Firewire port, NIC network card, and S-Video port enable quick and easy connectivity to IEEE 1394 and other devices, while the machine’s DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive, 15-inch color display with 1400 x 1050 resolution, and professional 16-bit stereo speaker system provide editors with high-quality components critical to DV editing.

The DVora™ Laptop system features an EVO N1000v Compaq notebook loaded and configured with Avid Xpress DV 3.5 affordable, professional-quality editing and creative software. Xpress DV 3.5 provides DVora™ users with powerful video and audio editing toolsets, stunning titling and graphics, extensive import and export capabilities, and more than 100 real-time effects, with support for up to four simultaneous streams.

Laird Telemedia products, including the new DVora™ laptop system, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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LAIRD ANNOUNCES NEW, COST-EFFECTIVE THREE-SOURCE EDITING ROUTER

Laird is now shipping the latest addition to its LTM Series of editing routers, providing efficient multi-source switching for broadcast, training and educational markets.

(Mount Marion, NY) June 19, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia today announced the new cost-effective LTM-ER3 three-source editing router, the latest addition to the company's family of specialized routers for non-linear editing applications. Now shipping, the LTM-ER3 provides an inter-format solution for multi-source switching applications in the broadcast, training, and educational markets.

"Thanks to the LTM series' Flex Technology, the days of multiple patch bays, separate routers and cable confusion are over," said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. "These routers also save Avid®, Apple® and other editors tons of time routing their source and record decks with one-button control of their audio, video and RS-422."The LTM-ER3 three-source editing router is a bidirectional 3 x 1 or 1 x 3 multi-format Flex Technology router with a >1-GHz bandwidth for HDTV capability. The unit switches SDI, YUV, Y/C, composite video, balanced audio and RS-422 for machine control. The LTM-ER3 is NTSC/PAL compatible, and features a 110/220-VAC, 50/60-Hz auto-sensing power supply.

This versatile new tool builds on Laird's existing series of editing routers, which also includes the LTM-ER2 and LTM-ER4 editing routers which are true multi-format devices that route component, composite, Y/C, and balanced audio, and provide full RS-422 machine control. Both routers eliminate the need for multiple patch bays and reduce cable clutter and confusion. Ideal for Broadcast DV applications, the LTM-ER2 allows the editor to use two decks for both sourcing and recording, serving as a 2 x 1 router to download to an NLE or as a 1 x 2 router for NLE uploads. Also offered is the LTM-ER2DX, an IEEE1394 Firewire/SDI/SPDIF Digital Signal Expander Module for the LTM-ER2.

The LTM-ER4 features direction control that enables editors to use four decks for both sourcing and recording, serving as a 1 x 4 router for NLE upload applications or a 4 x 1 router to download from an NLE. Optional add-ons include the LTM-ER4 direct-dubbing module; a digital signal expander (FireWire, SDI, SPDIF); and an NLE coupler that allows multiple NLEs to share the same source and record decks. Laird Telemedia products, including the new LTM-ER3, are available from a worldwide network of professional distributors.

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

LAIRD LAUNCHES WORLD'S FIRST FIREWIRE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR BROADCAST DV APPLICATIONS

LTM-DVDA5 recognizes five Firewire devices simultaneously

(Mount Marion, NY) June 5, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia announced today that it has successfully cloned multiple Firewire (IEEE 1394) protocols to create the world's first Firewire distribution amplifier for copying, distributing, and replicating DV signals. The LTM-DVDA5 is a full-function, two-input switchable x five-common-output Firewire DV distribution amplifier designed to meet the highest performance specifications using Laird's renowned Broadcast DV (BDV) circuitry.

"Until Laird's discovery, users were either at the mercy of Firewire repeaters that only recognized one device at a time, or daisy-chained devices that were plagued with initialization problems," said Laird Vice President Vin Bruno. "The LTM-DVDA5 can select from two input sources and output to five IEEE 1394-compatible devices simultaneously, which streamlines the overall productivity of your Broadcast DV application."

Using any Firewire DV source device, such as a DV camera, the LTM-DVDA5 can provide five common signals to feed all compatible devices, making BDV applications like DV dubbing possible without complex computer controlled devices. The LTM-DVDA5 is the ideal tool for making multiple NLE downloads or producing copies of finished edited media, or for applications that require split DV signal monitoring, DV duplication, DV mastering, or hard drive cloning.

The LTM-DVDA5 is housed in a one-half RU cabinet and offers a 110/220 switchable power supply for international usage. An optional rack-mount kit is also available. In addition to the new Firewire DA, Laird is also introducing long-length Firewire cables in 75, 125 and 164-foot lengths - all based on the company's new extended-distance technology. The cables are specially engineered to reduce the attenuation and noise commonly associated with long-length cables.

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LAIRD TELEMEDIA, AVID AND VCA FUSION FORM PARTNERSHIP

Partnership Introduces "Empowered Editing Systems"

(Mount Marion, NY) April 22, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia announces a new partnership with New York/New Jersey based VCA Fusion. The new partnership introduces "Empowered Editing Systems" by VCA Fusion and Laird. Their line is three products strong and consists of Silver, Gold, and Platinum Real Time Video Editing Turnkey Systems featuring Avid Xpress DV v3 and the DVora™ Media Engine by Laird Telemedia. The DVora™ Media Engine is a PC based computer that has been designed specifically for digital video applications. Unlike computers that have been modified to run DV, the DVora™ has specific direct to digital I/O's that offer broadcast picture quality and more efficient processing of images and audio.

The Partners will sponsor demonstration seminars of VCA Fusion branded "Empowered Editing Systems" featuring Real-Time Video Editing Turnkey Systems with Avid Xpress DV v3 and DVora™ by Laird. The New Jersey 3 county tour will start on May 15 and take place at VCA headquarters in Somerset, NJ. Other events are scheduled for May 29 in Bergen County, NJ and June 5 in Mt. Laurel, NJ. VCA Fusion, A Video Corporation of America Company, is a leading systems solutions provider and reseller of innovative production and post production tools for digital media content creators.

VCA Fusion provides customer oriented services specializing in systems sales, installation, engineering, CAD design, complete documentation, training, and post sales technical support. This business division was formed creating a vast workforce of dedicated video engineers, fabricators, installers, service technicians and IT resources. VCA Fusion is the only full line Avid and DigiDesign dealer, the exclusive reseller of Sonic Solutions DVD Creator, and an authorized dealer representative for Laird Telemedia and hundreds of other new technology manufacturers and their products. VCA Fusion is located at 370 Seventh Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan's multimedia business corridor, and also at VCA's headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey www.vcafusion.com.

Avid Xpress DV v3 is the ideal software solution for anyone looking for affordable, professional quality editing and creative tools on their PC systems. Powerful video and audio editing toolsets, stunning titling and graphics, extensive import and export capabilities, more than 100 real-time effects and up to 4 simultaneous streams make Avid Xpress DV v3 the performance choice in DV editing software.

The DVora™ Media Engine integrates an Intel based broadcast PC with Component, Composite, S-VHS, DV, and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Laird DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compliant to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

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NAB 2002 HUGE SUCCESS FOR LAIRD TELEMEDIA

Laird Delivers Broadcast DV to the Broadcast Market

(Mount Marion, NY) April 11, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia, a pioneer in the enhancement of IEEE 1394 DV to a broadcast standard, enjoyed high praises for its product introductions from their industry peers at the recently completed NAB 2002, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laird engineers have developed the world's first and only IEEE 1394 DV product line featuring circuitry that provides horizontally stable RS170A SCH locked DV signal output, compliant to SMPTE/EBU broadcast standards. This strict adherence to the true broadcast specification earned the respect and recommendations from fellow broadcast manufacturers such as Avid, Apple, Hitachi, and Grass Valley Group. All of these industry giants proudly used Laird DV products to exhibit their own equipment at this NAB as well as other venues.

The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association that promotes and protects the interests of radio and television broadcasters in Washington and around the world. NAB is the broadcaster's voice before Congress, federal agencies and the Courts. Our spring convention, known simply as "NAB," and our annual NAB Radio Show are the finest broadcast-related expositions in the world and welcome thousands of visitors each year from the U.S. and abroad. For state-of-the art technology, the brightest minds in the business and opportunities to network, our conventions are unparalleled.

Laird Telemedia has a family of media converters that include two bi-directional units, the LTM-5000 and the LTM-5500, as well as a portable field unit, the LTM-FFP, for analog to digital conversion only. The LTM-5000 and LTM-5500 both feature balanced XLR audio in and out, VU metering, audio level controls, composite and Y/C video to and from DV. The LTM-5500 also adds component video in and out. The LTM-FFP converts balanced XLR audio, component, Y/C, and composite video to DV. For monitoring purposes, the LTM-FFP has composite video and unbalanced stereo out. All units are NTSC/PAL and run on autosensing 110/220 volt power. The LTM-FFP will also run off of a standard 12V battery pack. NP-1 battery adapter included. CE approved. Made in USA.

The DVora™ Media Engine integrates an Intel based broadcast PC with Component, Composite, S-VHS, DV, and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Laird DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

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

LAIRD HITS THE ROAD WITH AVID

Eight City Post NAB Tour Planned !

(Mount Marion, NY) April 7, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia announced today that it was invited to participate in an eight city post NAB tour with AVID. The purpose of the event, entitled “The Start To Finish Tour”, is to deliver education and hands-on training to the pre production, production and post production communities.

The tour will visit Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles from May 16th to July 17, 2002.

Education will include HD acquisition through post production, editing on the fly, and ROI with Avid’s “Big Picture”.

The Laird DVora™ will be used by AVID as the machine of choice to demonstrate Xpress DV 3 software.

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

LAIRD INTRODUCES NEW PC MEDIA ENGINE

The Broadcaster’s PC Is Here !

(Mount Marion, NY) April 7, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia announced today the delivery of its new DVora™ PC media engine designed to maximize AVID Xpress DV 3 for professional video editing. What makes the DVora™ so unique is its direct to digital integrated analog to IEEE1394 capability as well as its VU meters and 1RU steel breakout box with broadcast connectors.

Unlike office PC’s that have been modified for video editing, the DVora™ was designed from the ground up as an editing machine with broadcast features. The all silver aluminum cabinet is both cool looking and cool running as it acts as an entire heat sink. Other features include the fastest Intel processors and high speed drives for fast rendering of AVID Xpress DV 3 effects.

The DVora™ is manufactured by Laird Telemedia and is fully certified by AVID. Vin Bruno, vice president of Laird, said “the DVora™ is becoming the broadcaster’s answer for speed and interface requirements. Laird saw a need for a computer manufacturer to build these machines as there are inherent problems with modified after market PC’s. Our dealers and customers want a factory fresh hardware/software solution that is both certified and supported by a 31 year old broadcast manufacturer.”

The DVora™ Media Engine integrates an Intel based broadcast PC with Component, Composite, S-Video, DV, and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Laird DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

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

LAIRD IGNITES NAB 2002

Major Laird Booth Buzz All Over The Show !

(Mount Marion, NY) April 2, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia is showing off its all new booth design in the front of the new South Hall at NAB in Las Vegas on April 8-11. The Laird booth occupies 2000 square feet and is located directly next to AVID, Apple and Media 100 in the very front and center aisle of the new south hall.

The Laird Booth was designed by the Tower Design Group and features three 24 foot counter areas. Live product demos include the Blue Flame DV media converters interfaced from a video source input to a Leader waveform/vector output that shows the RS170A SCH locked broadcast DV output. Laird media converters are the only units that offer this valuable feature. Other live demos include five DVora™ / Avid workstations in various configurations.

Laird products will also be seen at NAB 2002 in the AVID booth (six systems) and the Hitachi booth (18 foot Laird ENG capture/edit display area) as well as many other areas at the show.

Vin Bruno, Vice President of Laird Telemedia says, "NAB will be a real powerhouse and center stage for the entire Laird product line. Our 300% explosive sales growth this year is proof that broadcasters trust Laird for DV solutions."

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

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SELECTS DVora™ AND AVID

Students Create FSU Films with Powerful DVora™ Platform

(Mount Marion, NY) March 28, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia installed six DVora™ Media Engines configured with Avid Xpress DV 3 at the Florida State University Film School. Chuck Allen, head of the School of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts chose the Avid Certified DVora™ platform integrated with Xpress DV 3 for its unique integrated analog NTSC Component, S-Video, Composite Video, and Balanced Stereo Audio direct to digital I/Os.

Laird integrated, tested, configured and installed six professional DVora™ NLE systems with Avid Xpress DV 3 for FSU. These systems included the Laird professional 1 RU steel breakout box that features an easy and elegant method of inputting and outputting analog audio and video.

Created in 1989, the Film School operates its main studios in Tallahassee and its music recording stage and back lot property in Quincy, Florida. Taken together, these facilities are among the largest and best equipped in the world devoted wholly to film education. It is the only school in America that pays for all of its students' production expenses, including their thesis film. Altogether, over 150 complete sound films are made by students each year, of which ten are thesis films. This program is designed to lead students through the complete process of creating short films. The goal of the program is to produce educated, literate, creative filmmakers; the focus of the program is on fictional narrative films.

The DVora™ Media Engine integrates an Intel based broadcast PC with Component, Composite, S-VHS, DV, and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Laird DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

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

LAIRD DVora™ AND Xpress DV ARE TOP CHOICES FOR EDUCATORS

Educators to Teach Real World Editing

(Mount Marion, NY) March 15, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia's popular DVora™ Media Engine loaded with Avid Xpress DV 3 is rapidly becoming the editing platform of choice among the academic community. Educators have come to the realization that real world motion picture editing cannot be properly taught using appliance devices.

Newcomers to digital video and seasoned professionals alike have quickly discovered the power of Avid Xpress DV software. Combining the industry standard Avid interface with 100+ real-time effects, it offers professional performance for editors on the go. For smaller production companies and corporate video departments looking for quick turnaround and high quality on a budget, Avid Xpress DV is a turnkey system that provides a wide range of features including high-end 2D and 3D effects options.

Television Production1 teaches students about putting an image on the television screen. Through hands-on experiences in a complete television studio environment, students learn television camera operational techniques, studio lighting techniques, audio/video mixing and dubbing, video scene transitions, video animation and post production techniques. This course provides an excellent foundation for Media Communications and is an important part of a Media Arts major. The Laird DVora™ Media Engine loaded, tested and configured with Avid Xpress DV 3 is a fully integrated non linear editing system featuring Component, Composite, S-VHS, and Balanced Audio direct to digital I/Os.

The DVora™ Media Engine integrates an Intel based broadcast PC with Component, Composite, S-VHS, DV, and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Laird DVora™ technology stabilizes the DV signal for broadcast applications. Laird's proprietary circuit design delivers a horizontally stable true RS170A SCH locked signal. Stabilizing the DV image makes the signal compatible to all SMPTE/EBU standards.

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

EUROPEAN GIANT COMBINES TECHNOLOGY WITH LAIRD

Laird and AIST Form Partnership

(Mount Marion, NY) February 1, 2002 -- Laird Telemedia announces a partnership with German software developer AIST to jointly market AIST NLE software with the popular Laird DVora™ Media Engine. Laird will provide AIST NLE turnkey systems, including software and hardware, for out-of-the-box editing. Terms of the agreement also include that AIST will provide Laird hardware solutions to AIST channel partners. Software will be preloaded and tested by Laird and AIST and sold through respective worldwide resellers.

AIST MediaLab AG develops and produces software solutions for digital imagery, video editing and animation. Its products are geared toward professionals. Development focuses on revolutionary, patented, core technologies such as QPM (Queued Processing Management) and AMT (Adaptive Mesh Technology), enabling AIST to set new standards in digital video editing and animation.

AIST was founded in 1995 by Heinrich Noichl and has been known as Animated Image Systems Technology GmbH since 1997. In November 2000, the company began trading under the name AIST MediaLab AG as a result of global expansion. The company, located in Ampfing near Munich, presently employs a team of more than 80 people in development, marketing, distribution and support. The outstanding qualifications of its e