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For Immediate Release:
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.
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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.
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
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• Jay Mitchell Associates, Inc.
• Michael Grotticelli, AMGMedia
• MONITOR
• Post Magazine
• Radio World
• Recording Magazine
• TV Technology
• TV Technology & Production Europe
• TV y Video Latinoamerica
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA
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
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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.
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA
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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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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA
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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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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion, NY 12456 USA
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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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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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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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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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 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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
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 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.
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 employees combined with
innovative technological developments constitute the basis of
AIST's success. The company motto, "real power in video",
defines the superiority of AIST's products.
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 and AIST previously exhibited together at both the DV
Expo in Los Angeles during December and at Videomaker Expo in
Burbank last week. DVora™ workstations will be featured in the
Laird booth (#13818) at NAB 2002 in Las Vegas this April.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD TELEMEDIA PROUDLY SPONSORS THE
NEW YORK DV SHOW 2002
Laird Provides DVora™ Media Engines for All Conference
Sessions
(Mount Marion, NY) January 30, 2002 -- Laird
Telemedia proudly announces its silver sponsorship of
the first New York DV Show 2002 at the world class Manhattan
Center adjacent to the New Yorker Hotel. It will provide conferences
from February 10-14 and a product exhibition from February 12-13.
The Manhattan Center is a newly redecorated, historical theater.
High ceilings, dramatic decor and architecture make this one
of the most unique settings to host a DV event. The exhibition
will be held in the 7th floor Grand Ballroom. Attendees will
meet over 100 exhibitors, get hands-on demonstrations of the
latest DV products, receive industry publications, listen to
keynote speakers, and enjoy networking social events.
Laird Telemedia is providing DVora™ Media Engines for all PC-Based
conference sessions and exhibit floor venues. Additionally,
the Laird DVora™ platform was selected by Avid for use in its
booth to run live hands-on Xpress DV demonstrations. Pinnacle
has also selected the DVora™ platform for Pro-One real-time NLE
demonstrations in its booth. Conference sessions include Xpress
DV, After Effects, Discreet Fest, DV Core Conference, and Final
Cut Pro. Laird will also provide its LTM-5500 Bidirectional
DV media converters for the Final Cut Pro Sessions.
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 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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD PARTNERS WITH AVID
Two Industry Giants Combine Technologies
(Mount Marion, NY) December 12, 2001-- Laird
Telemedia announces a partnership with Avid Technology
to jointly market the Avid Xpress DV software with the popular
Laird DVora™ media engine. Laird will provide Xpress DV turnkey
systems, including both software and hardware, for out-of-the-box
editing. Software will be pre-loaded and tested by Laird and
sold to Avid resellers throughout the world.
The DVora™ media engine by Laird features Component, Composite,
FireWire, Y/C and Balanced Audio (XLR) I/Os. Full Xpress DV
turnkey systems will be priced at $4,299 with an optional 1RU,
all steel breakout box priced at $595.00.
Laird and Avid will exhibit together at upcoming DV trade shows
and events. Additionally, Laird DVora™ media engines will be
showcased in the Avid booth at NAB 2002 in Las Vegas. Xpress
DV / Laird DVora™ workstations will also be featured in the Laird
booth, which is located next to Avid at NAB 2002.
The Avid and Laird partnership means awesome award winning Xpress
DV software will be combined with legendary Laird hardware.
A true win, win for broadcast professionals worldwide.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD REVOLUTIONIZES THE DV EDIT WORLD
World’s First Cross Edit Platform Broadcast Computer
Line !
(Mount Marion, NY) November 15, 2001-- Laird
Telemedia introduced today an all new line of PC’s
designed specifically for realtime digital editing using AVID,
AIST, Canopus, Matrox and Pinnacle software. This line known
as the DVora™ Media Engine by Laird is housed in
a sleek solid aluminum PC tower.
Utilizing the exact Pentium processors as specified by the respective
software manufacturers, the DVora™ adds features that
broadcasters and video professionals will find valuable such
as choice of component, composite, YC, Firewire and balanced
(XLR) audio I/O’s. An optional all steel 1RU breakout box
is available. Audio level controls and twin LED VU meters are
also built into the face of the DVora™.
The Laird DVora™ features technology to stabilize 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 for broadcasting.
DVora™ machines include a media manager keyboard and optical
mouse. Complete turnkey hardware and software loaded systems
are available from $3,199.00 and supplied with edit software
such as AVID XpressDV and other vendors.
Laird Telemedia returns to its roots with this computer
based technology. Thirty years ago, Laird manufactured
the first computer based stand-alone character generator that
also revolutionized the broadcast industry.
DVora™ machines have begun shipping this week and will
be available through an extensive authorized dealer network,
both here and abroad.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
WCAU-10 DIGITIZES WITH BLUE FLAME
PRO
Laird Provides Transcoding Solution to NBC Affiliate
(Mount Marion, NY) October 29, 2001-- Laird
Telemedia's Blue Flame Pro is a major component of the production
facility at WCAU-10, the NBC affiliate serving the Philadelphia
and Delaware Valley. The Blue Flame Pro is a bi-directional
transcoder used to convert analog audio and video to IEEE1394
and vice versa.
Eight LTM-5000's are used at WCAU-10 to digitize video
and audio shot in the field from the DVCPro format to feed Avid
NewsCutter XP edit suites. WCAU-10 also re-cuts network packages,
generic news reports gathered from national NBC affiliates,
with the Laird units. Paul Sokoloff, Technical Supervisor
of WCAU, says "These units provide transparent transfer
of tape into our digital Avid editing systems."
Utilizing cutting-edge digital technology, WCAU is introducing
many unique features for its viewers. WCAU-10 is the first and
only Philadelphia television station with the ability to provide
up to the minute current conditions, severe weather notification
and breaking news information to users desktop computers, pagers,
digital cell phones or other wireless devices.
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD INTRODUCES VIDEO CAPTURE SOFTWARE
FOR MAC
CapDiv to be Bundled with Media Converters
(Mount Marion, NY) October 22, 2001-- Laird
Telemedia introduces a free video display, capture, and
edit software for the Macintosh. CapDiv 1.0 allows MAC
users to view video from any Laird Telemedia professional broadcast
media converter, either in a window or full screen on a monitor.
Video can be captured to disk as a standard QuickTime movie
file and single frames can be saved as image files. CapDiv
software also allows seamless integration of input and output
of audio and video with Laird's family of media converters.
The full feature list is as follows:
- View live video in a window or full-screen
- Play back movies in a window or full-screen
- Capture video to disk as a standard QuickTime movie using
custom compression settings
- Capture frames of video to disk in many different file formats
(PICT, JPEG, TIFF and more)
- Advanced video capture features
- Powerful time lapse capture feature
- Motion detection capture feature
- Easily add video frames to movies with custom compression
settings - ideal for animation
- Onion skin feature for helping with stop motion animation
- Frame averaging feature to eliminate noise in still image
captures
- Edit movies using simple copy-and-paste and click-and-drag
commands
- Floating Frame Position window that shows time code and frame
count
- Export movies with custom compression and frame rate settings,
and filters
- Output DV video over FireWire
- AppleScript support
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 auto sensing 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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
EMMY AWARD WINNING KPHO-TV5 ROUTES WITH
LAIRD
Laird Provides NLE Switching Structure for CBS Affiliate
(Mount Marion, NY) September 27, 2001--Laird
Telemedia delivered nine LTM-ER2 Dual Source Edit
Routers to KPHO-TV5, a CBS affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona. The
LTM-ER2 is a specialized router for non-linear editing
systems designed for routing all formats of video and balanced
audio to and from any Avid, Media 100, DPS, as well as other
popular NLE platforms.
John Cirina, TV Systems Engineer of KPHO-TV5 has designed a
state of the art news gathering edit operation using the Laird
LTM-ER2. Nine LTM-ER2 Edit Routers were specified
to provide the core switching network for the news gathering
operation. John Cirina reported "The LTM-ER2 is
a wonderful design and with some simple modifications which
were easily made, they fit our engineering needs perfectly."
Besides being the first television station in Arizona, KPHO-TV5
is now one of the state's first digital broadcasters as well.
TV5 earned a record 14 Emmys in the 2001 Rocky Mountain Emmy
Award Competition. 2000 Rocky Mountain Emmy awards were brought
home by several members of TV5's news team. KPHO-TV5 News also
claimed 17 awards in the Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters
awards competition for 2000, the most of any Phoenix TV station.
The Laird Telemedia LTM-ER2 Edit Router is a true multiformat
device. It routes component, composite, Y/C and balanced audio
as well as full RS-422 machine control. The LTM-ER2 allows
the editor to use two decks for both sourcing and recording
as a 2 x 1 router to download to an NLE or a 1 x 2 router to
upload from an NLE. The LTM-ER2 ends the need for multiple
patch bays, confusing cable clutter and "what goes where"
questions. An optional add-on is available to further expand
the functionality of the LTM-ER2. The LTM-ER2DX
is an IEEE1394 Firewire/SDI/SPDIF Digital Signal Expander Module
for the LTM-ER2.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD AUDIO CONVERSION DEVICES SELECTED
FOR LOUISIANA SUPERDOME
Professional Venues Require Professional Products
(Mount Marion, NY) September 21, 2001--Laird
Telemedia's LTM-10RX and LTM-10XR Audio Signal
Converters were selected for use by the production head-end
of the Louisiana Superdome. Laird Telemedia's Audio Signal
Converters are an integral part of the Louisiana Superdome's
media presentation facilities. The Superdome utilizes the LTM-10XR
to switch banks of balanced audio signals from their satellite
systems to banks of unbalanced audio signals which are then
fed to their cable systems. The LTM-10RX is used to convert
banks of unbalanced audio feeds from source decks to banks of
balanced audio signals. These signals are then routed to the
DiamondVision screen during game days.
As the world's largest public service facility the Louisiana
Superdome stands as a monument to the imagination. The awesome
site of inspiring beauty is unsurpassed, but it is this magnificent
facility's versatility that sets the Superdome above the rest.
Scaling twenty-seven stories high with a total square footage
of 269,000 feet, this venue has the flexibility to accommodate
all types of events. The Superdome excels in producing convention
trade shows, exhibitions, stage productions, concerts, family
shows and every type of special event possible. The 2002 SUPER
BOWL XXXVI will be held at the Superdome. The Superdome is also
home to TULANE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL, the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS,
and college football's NOKIA SUGAR BOWL.
The LTM-10RX and LTM-10XR are solid state high
performance audio signal converters for applications where unbalanced/balanced
audio signals must be converted to standard balanced/unbalanced
audio signals. Using high speed low noise operational amplifiers
for signal processing, the LTM-10RX and LTM-10XR
offer clean and precision signal impedance/level conversions
necessary for broadcast applications in the studio or production
facility.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
BLUE FLAME PRO SPARKS IBC2001
World's First and Only Component PAL Media Converter
Introduced to Europe
(Mount Marion, NY) September 19, 2001--Laird
Telemedia introduced their complete line of Blue Flame
Pro Media Converters to the European broadcast market at
the 2001 International Broadcast Convention (IBC) held in Amsterdam.
Professional Television of Germany proudly displayed and demonstrated
all three models of the Laird series of Blue Flame
Pro Media Converters in their exhibit.
The International Broadcasting Convention is one of the world's
premier broadcast technology events. The show covers all the
key areas of the electronic media business including audio,
cable, film, grip, internet, lighting, multimedia, production,
post production, radio, satellite and transmission. The event
consists of an exhibition, conference and programme festival.
Within the 40,000 square metres (430,400 square feet) of exhibition
space visitors find over 800 companies including every major
supplier of broadcast technology. The six stream conference
tackles all the technical, management and creative issues affecting
our industry and the IBC Nombre d'Or Festival screens and rewards
the best of productions in all genres.
IBC is held each September at the Amsterdam RAI Congress Centre
and now attracts over 47,000 people from over 120 countries.
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD INTRODUCES THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED
HUM ELIMINATOR
Humguard 16 Channel Active Broadcast Sentry
(Mount Marion, NY) September 14, 2001--Laird
Telemedia introduces the LTM-HG16, 16-channel active
video and audio hum eliminator. The Laird LTM-HG16 represents
state-of-the-art video and audio hum and modal noise elimination.
Designed around Laird's proprietary OPTO-COUPLED DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER circuitry, the LTM-HG16 provides a complete
system for multi-channel hum elimination for both video and
audio. Eight composite channels of base band video can be processed
simultaneously, as well as eight balanced audio channels.
The LTM-HG16 is housed in a 2 RU enclosure designed to
provide ground/mode isolation from input to output. A specially
designed power supply offers isolation by use of dual secondaries
and ground lifting operations. Designed to work in any professional
environment where ground loop noise can cause serious problems,
the LTM-HG16 will guard against power mode phase shift
in buildings where power demand fluctuations causes grounding
noise. Used as a room-to-room coupler, the LTM-HG16 allows
equipment in those rooms to operate without the typical ground
difference loop noise, which can shut down a facility.
All operations are completely automatic and require absolutely
no adjustments or calibrations from the user. The LTM-HG16
also features buffered input/output line receiver audio circuitry
and line driver video and audio outputs to accommodate long
cable runs, and operates in NTSC or PAL. Complete specifications
can be found at www.lairdtelemedia.com.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
APPLE WINS EMMY FOR FIREWIRE TECHNOLOGY
Laird Blue Flame Pro Based on Emmy Award Winning Platform
(Mount Marion, NY) September 10, 2001--Apple
Computer received the highest endorsement for their technology,
an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Apple's Emmy is an engineering award for what is now
an industry standard, IEEE1394 Firewire which was developed
at Apple in the 1990's. Firewire is an advanced data
transport technology for connecting peripheral devices to computers.
In television production it is used to interface video equipment
to a computer and then shuttle video and audio clips and images
quickly and flawlessly back and forth. Firewire is an important
technology that allows professionals to edit programs on desktop
and notebook computers, eliminating very costly specialized
film and video editing equipment. Firewire has also been adopted
as a standard for high-definition television. Apple began
including Firewire on its Power Mac machines, computers
popular with graphics and entertainment production professionals,
in early 1999.
In the last year, desktop editing using Apple's hardware
and software has increasingly become the norm in the television
industry. "This seemed to be the year that the bloom was
on the rose," said John Leverence, Vice President of Awards
for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. "Firewire
is gaining serious momentum in the last year across our industry,"
said Jon Rubenstein, Senior Vice President for Hardware Engineering
of Apple. "It's part of our digital hub strategy,
and I think the gains and the recognition Firewire is getting
are further evidence that we're heading in the right direction."
"Firewire is now in tens of millions of devices, and it's
a real success story," said Richard Doherty, president
of Envisioneering, a consulting firm.
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.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING
DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH TO WEVA
Laird Demonstrates Digital Applications to WEVA Attendees
(Mount Marion, NY) September 6, 2001--Laird
Telemedia's Vice President of Engineering, Nigel Redman,
was a featured guest speaker at the 2001 Wedding and Event
Videographers Association International (WEVA) Convention
held in Las Vegas during the last week of August. His seminar,
"Technically Correct Video Made Easy" showed the 400+
attendees how to configure, tune-up, tweak and clean video and
audio equipment. Participants learned the importance and use
of a waveform monitor and vector scope for signal testing as
well as methods for maximizing the performance of their existing
equipment.
Mr. Redman, a nationally renowned systems engineer within
the broadcast industry spoke about emerging IEEE1394 Firewire
and DVD technologies. Attendees learned about incompatibility
issues inherent in these new technologies as well as what to
look for when making future purchase decisions regarding DV-only
NLE systems and DVD authoring machines. A complete transcript
of Mr. Redman's address can be found at www.weva.com.
Mr. Redman stated, "The wedding and event videography
markets are becoming more high tech in their application of
media products for their industry. Where as recent as two years
ago, a broadcast technology company like LAIRD TELEMEDIA
would not have exhibited at the WEVA EXPO, this year
convention visitors crowded our booth to get a close look at
our DV Media converters and NLE edit router products."
The Wedding and Event Videographers Association International
(WEVA) is the largest nonprofit trade association representing
professional wedding and event videographers. Based throughout
the US and around the globe, WEVA International members
are dedicated video producers who specialize in the art of documenting
and preserving important social and corporate events and presentations.
WEVA International is dedicated to advancing the professional
interests of wedding and event videographers worldwide through
continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy
committees and professional development training.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ROUTE BOEING
JETS, LAIRD ROUTES BOEING MEDIA
Laird Edit Router Delivers Efficiency to Media Operations
(Mount Marion, NY) August 29, 2001--Laird Telemedia
delivered LTM-ER4 Edit Routers to The Boeing Company
for use in their Avid Non-Linear Edit suites. In order to efficiently
manage and route digital and multiple format analog video and
audio media from multiple sources to and from their NLE systems
Boeing selected Laird. The Laird LTM-ER4 platform provides
routing solutions for all formats of video and RS-422 machine
control. Creative media personnel at Boeing now develop marketing
promotions and corporate communications without any concerns
for location or format of their media.
The Boeing Company is the largest aerospace company in the world,
with its heritage mirroring the history of aviation. It is the
world's largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military
aircraft, and the nation's largest NASA contractor. In terms
of sales, Boeing is the largest U.S. exporter. Boeing is a company
that is continually expanding its products and taking advantage
of new technologies - from creating new versions of its family
of commercial airplanes, to developing new aircraft for the
U.S. military, to building launch vehicles capable of lifting
more than 14 tons into orbit, to improving communications for
people around the world with an advanced network of satellites.
The Laird Telemedia LTM-ER4 Edit Router is a true multiformat
device. It routes component, composite, Y/C and balanced audio
as well as full RS-422 machine control. The direction control
on the LTM-ER4 allows the editor to use four decks for
both sourcing and recording as a 1 x 4 router to upload to an
NLE or a 4 x 1 router to download from an NLE. The LTM-ER4
ends the need for multiple patch bays, confusing cable clutter
and "what goes where" questions. Three optional add-ons
are available to further expand the functionality of the LTM-ER4,
a direct dubbing module, digital signal expander (FireWire,
SDI, SPDIF), and an NLE coupler which allows multiple NLEs to
share the same source and record decks.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD LTM-5500 SELECTED AS THE STANDARD
FOR DIGITAL LAUNDRY SERVICES
Laird Delivers Necessary High Quality for Digital Environment
(Mount Marion, NY) August 27, 2001--Laird Telemedia's
LTM-5500 Blue Flame Pro Bi-directional Firewire Media
Converter has been selected as the digital media converter of
choice for Outpost Digital. The LTM-5500 is used for screen
grabs and quick captures from high end analog sources. Evan Schechtman,
President and Founder of Outpost Digital says, "The LTM-5500
is an integral part of Outpost Digital's Digital Laundry services.
The LTM-5500 is the gateway to high quality, inexpensive
off-line editing using DV platforms when analog tape is the source.
Outpost Digital is based in New York City and has clientele that
spans from Maryland to California and Oregon. Outpost Digital
is a collection of talented professionals with the capabilities
that enable their clients to maximize the benefits available from
the dramatic improvements in digital media technology. In a revolution
similar to that experienced by the desktop publishing industry
in the early 1990's, digital video technology is seeing an explosion
in both performance and value. The upper end of performance now
approaches that of the best analog formats, while the continuing
reductions in cost broadens the availability of that performance.
Digital Laundry services from Outpost Digital include: dubbing,
digital cloning, archiving, and after effects output.
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.
###
Laird Telemedia is a thirty year old company providing cutting
edge digital and analog technology solutions for global markets.
Solutions: equipment and software for networking, processing and
distributing audio, video and data signals. Markets: special effects,
video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, professional recording,
corporate communications, and the Internet.
Visit www.lairdtelemedia.com or call
1-800-898-0759 for more information.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER
HOT ON THE BLUE FLAME PRO
Laird Provides Worldwide NTSC/PAL Solutions for Post Production
(Mount Marion, NY) August 24, 2001--Laird Telemedia's
LTM-5500 Blue Flame Pro Bi-directional Firewire Media Converter
is an important component of @Radical.Media's post production
facilities. @Radical.Media uses the LTM-5500 internationally
for cutting of directors reels from a plethora of PAL and NTSC
tape formats. The LTM-5500 is used for both off-line and
on-line editing as well as for pre-visualization of cuts at their
post houses.
From their offices in New York City, Los Angeles, London, Paris
and Sydney @Radical.Media offers the changing media landscape
a strong background in traditional production, a growing expertise
in developing media, and most importantly, a history of fresh,
innovative thinking. @Radical.Media enjoys relationships with
its directors that extend beyond their commercial partnership
and into the world of motion pictures. The company has produced
three independent feature films: Above Freezing, currently distributed
by HBO; Erskineville Kings, directed by Alan White, which premiered
at the 1999 Montreal Film Festival; and County Kilburn, directed
by Elliot Heggarty. The company's first full-length documentary
project, Rise, a portrait of rave culture in New Orleans, is currently
making the rounds at international film festivals.
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.
###
Laird Telemedia is a thirty year old company providing cutting
edge digital and analog technology solutions for global markets.
Solutions: equipment and software for networking, processing and
distributing audio, video and data signals. Markets: special effects,
video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, professional recording,
corporate communications, and the Internet.
Visit www.lairdtelemedia.com or call
1-800-898-0759 for more information.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD SPONSORS WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Digital Media to Classic Film --Laird Lends Support
!
(Mount Marion, NY) August 22, 2001 -- Laird Telemedia
is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the Woodstock Film Festival
on September 20-23, 2001 in Woodstock, New York.
From the Aquarian Age to the Digital Age, the four day festival
offers a stimulating line-up of workshops, seminars and special
programs featuring key film professionals including • Women
in Film • Actors Dialogue • Digital Film making •
The Music Documentary • Distributing Your Film-The True Story
• Animation • Interactive Media Forum • Films of
Social Responsibility • 35 mm Production • Sound &
Vision • The Children's Media Project and more.
The fiercely independent festival will open with the New York
Premiere of Novocaine, directed by David Atkins, starring Steve
Martin, followed with a Friday screening of the U.S. Premiere
of Chelsea Walls, the feature directorial debut of Ethan Hawke.
Other films to be highlighted include Dirk Benedict's Cahoots,
starring Keith Carradine, Acts of Worship directed by Rosemary
Rodriguez, The American Astronaut by The Billy Nayer Show's Cory
McAbee, the North American Premiere of Down and Out with the Dolls
directed by Kurt Voss and the world premiere of Laura Levine's
Digging for Dutch; the lost treasure of Dutch Schultz.
Music is synonymous with Woodstock and music is always an important
part of the Woodstock Film Festival. Several films have
musical tie-in's including Down From the Mountain, Femmes de Jazz,
The American Astronaut, Seeking Heat, Existo, Los Amigos Invisibles:
The Making of Arepa 3000 and Inside Out in the Open. Also featured
is a program on Cinematic Music Videos featuring works by Guy
Ritchie, Spike Jonze and Hal Hartley.
Just two hours from NYC, with a century old tradition as the "Colony
of the Arts," the town of Woodstock is the cornerstone of
the re-emergence of the Hudson Valley Catskills as a center for
the arts and culture. With last years festival a virtual sell-out,
visitors planning to attend in 2001 are advised to book early
to secure accommodations and festival tickets. For more information
please visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com.
or call (845) 679-4265.
Laird has provided the festival with a $50,000 donation
as well as equipment and services to make this "Sundance
Festival of the East" a reality.
###
Laird Telemedia is a thirty year old company providing cutting
edge digital and analog technology solutions for global markets.
Solutions: equipment and software for networking, processing and
distributing audio, video and data signals. Markets: special effects,
video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, professional recording,
corporate communications, and the Internet.
Visit www.lairdtelemedia.com or call
1-800-898-0759 for more information.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
Digitiz-it! GOES DIGITAL WITH THE
BLUE FLAME PRO
Laird Delivers Broadcast Excellence
(Mount Marion, NY) August 21, 2001--Laird Telemedia's
LTM-5000 Blue Flame Pro Bi-directional Firewire Media
Converter was chosen by Milpitas, California based Digitiz-it!.
Joe Rice of Digitiz-it! depends on the Blue Flame Pro for
its broadcast quality capabilities. He says "Digitiz-it!
is in the business of encoding the highest quality digital media
possible. As the old adage goes, "garbage in, garbage out,"
so we need the highest quality input possible. We've recently
standardized on the use of DV compressed video via Firewire interface
as an input format in order to bypass the headaches and light
touch required with traditional analog capture cards. When comparing
media converters, the choice of the Blue Flame Pro was
an obvious one, as it's clearly designed for the professional
video facility. In daily use for both live streaming and high-quality
capture, the Blue Flame Pro has performed perfectly, without
a hiccup or complaint. It's one of those rare pieces of gear which
just plain works."
With years of experience working with digital and analog media
in the broadcast and streaming industries, Digitiz-it! is perfectly
suited to provide high quality and high volume capture, encoding,
and compression of any media source. Digitiz-it! specializes in
broadband streaming, corporate presentations, and creating DVD
versions of training materials. More information about Digitiz-it!
can be found at www.digitiz-it.com.
The family of Laird Telemedia Firewire media converters
include two bi-directional products, the LTM-5000 and LTM-5500,
as well as a portable field unit, the LTM-FFP. All Laird
Telemedia units feature balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio,
digital VU meters, audio level controls, NTSC/PAL capability and
110/220 power. CE approved. Made in USA.
###
Laird Telemedia is a thirty year old company providing cutting
edge digital and analog technology solutions for global markets.
Solutions: equipment and software for networking, processing and
distributing audio, video and data signals. Markets: special effects,
video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, professional recording,
corporate communications, and the Internet.
Visit www.lairdtelemedia.com or call
1-800-898-0759 for more information.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
DPS QUALIFIES LAIRD EDIT ROUTER FOR
USE WITH dpsVelocity & dpsReality
Laird Provides Solid Solution For NLE Users
(Mount Marion, NY) August 20, 2001--Digital Processing
Systems, the post production business unit of Leitch Technology
Corporation (TSE:LTV;NASDAQ:LVID), has qualified Laird Telemedia
edit routers for use with its NLE systems. "The Laird LTM-ER4
NLE edit router is a solid solution for our users who need to
interface multiple video sources and outputs with their dpsVelocity
or dpsReality systems," said Rich Green, Leitch Post Production
NLE Product Manager. "Many of our users don't need a full-blown
broadcast-level router, and the LTM-ER4 offers these users
a compact, effective solution for integrating multiple decks and
devices with our products without complex reconfiguration."
DPS designs, manufactures and sells innovative hardware and software
products that facilitate the creation, manipulation and dissemination
of broadcast-quality video and audio content. More information
about dpsVelocity and dpsReality can be found at the DPS website,
www.dps.com.
The Laird LTM-ER4 Edit Router is a true multi-format device.
It can route component, composite, Y/C and balanced audio with
full machine control. The direction control on the LTM-ER4
allows the editor to use four decks for both sourcing and recording
as a 1 x 4 router to upload or a 4 x 1 router to download. The
LTM-ER4 ends the need for multiple patch bays, confusing
cable clutter and "what goes where" questions.
Three optional add-ons are available to further expand the functionality
of the LTM-ER4. A direct dubbing module, digital
signal expander (FireWire, SDI, SPDIF), and an NLE coupler
which allows multiple NLEs to share the same source and record
decks.
###
Laird Telemedia is a thirty year old company providing cutting
edge digital and analog technology solutions for global markets.
Solutions: equipment and software for networking, processing and
distributing audio, video and data signals. Markets: special effects,
video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, professional recording,
corporate communications, and the Internet.
Visit www.lairdtelemedia.com or call
1-800-898-0759 for more information.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
CNN
FIELD ENGINEERING TEAM TESTS PORTABLE DV MEDIA CONVERTER
Field Unit Passes Uplink & Downlink Evaluation
(Mount Marion, NY) August 15, 2001--Laird Telemedia
provided a Field Fire Portable DV Media Converter, the
LTM-FFP, to the CNN Field Engineering team for a satellite
uplink and downlink test. Several system tests were performed.
A direct record to a DNW-A-25 was performed. There were no problems
reported in record or playback from the Sony Beta SX machine.
At Turner Teleport IT an analog uplink test was conducted. A
decoded composite video signal from the LTM-FFP was sent
into a standard Scientific Atlanta 7555 analog modulator. The
signal was then downlinked and sent via fiber to CNN Center
where it was recorded. The Satellite Desk monitored the test
and reported that there were no problems with either the record
or playback of the signal. The final testing was performed for
an uplink using a Wegener Envoy digital modulator. Again, there
were no problems with record or playback.
CNN is one of the top world leaders in news and information
delivery. They are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by
a dedicated staff of professionals, at their world headquarters
in Atlanta, Georgia. CNN also relies heavily upon their global
news gathering team of almost 4,000 news professionals in bureaus
worldwide.
The Laird Telemedia LTM-FFP is NTSC/PAL switchable. The
unit features Balanced XLR Audio, Component, Y/C, and Composite
video inputs to DV. From DV, for monitoring purposes, the LTM-FFP
has Composite Video and Unbalanced Stereo Audio out. Also included
with the unit are a heavy duty Cordura carrying case, NP-1 battery
pack adapter, and a 110/220 switch-mode power pack. Includes
a 3-year warranty. CE approved.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
BIG BEAR
PRODUCTIONS COMES TO LAIRD
Laird Edit Routers Specified For AVID Suite
(Mount Marion, NY) July 30, 2001--Laird Telemedia
was recently visited by Joseph Consentino, owner of Big Bear Films.
Joe witnessed first hand the design engineering and manufacturing
processes by which Laird products are made. Taking a break from
his production work, Joe enjoyed his stay at Laird Telemedia's
world headquarters and manufacturing center.
Impressed by the quality and workmanship of Laird products, as
well as the unique features which make them extremely versatile
tools for all production environments, Joe specified an LTM-ER4
Edit Router for his Avid editing suite at Big Bear Films.
"Family Values, The Mob & The Movies", a Big Bear
Films production which recently aired on TNT was produced and
directed by Joseph Consentino. This documentary which exposes
the myths and realities of the mob, received high praises from
The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and TV Guide.
The Laird Telemedia LTM-ER4 Edit Router is a true multi-format
device. It routes component, composite, Y/C and balanced audio
as well as full RS-422 machine control. The direction control
on the LTM-ER4 allows the editor to use four decks for
both sourcing and recording as a 1 x 4 router to upload to an
NLE or a 4 x 1 router to download from an NLE. The LTM-ER4
ends the need for multiple patch bays, confusing cable clutter
and "what goes where" questions.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD
MEDIA CONVERTER GOES ON TOUR WITH N'SYNC
Laird Unit Used In Playback System
(Mount Marion, NY) July 1 2001 -- Media Evolutions
and Digital Media Systems have chosen the Blue Flame Pro
for their video playback system. Pop group N'Sync is utilizing
this solution as part of their world tour. All of the prerecorded
video that is used during each show travels through the Laird
unit before it gets broadcast on a 53' diagonal screen. President
of Media Evolutions, Ian McDaniel, says "The Blue Flame
Pro raises the bar when it comes to analog and digital conversion.
Both audio and video quality are amazing!"
Over 2.2 million people will see N'Sync on the POPODYSSEY tour
this summer, which is literally the largest tour in history.
It will take 80 semi trucks to move the show from city to city.
The stage for the tour is a towering 95 feet high and over 20,000
square feet. For POPODYSSEY, N'Sync is traveling with the biggest
mobile video screen on Earth!
The family of Laird Telemedia Firewire media converters include
two bi-directional products, the LTM-5000 and LTM-5500, as well
as a portable field unit, the LTM-FFP. All Laird Telemedia units
feature balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio, digital VU meters,
audio level controls, NTSC/PAL capability and 110/220 power.
CE approved. Made in USA.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD INTRODUCES NEW BROADCAST FIREWIRE
FIELD PACK MEDIA CONVERTER
NP-1 Battery of AC Powered Unit Perfect for Portable
Laptop Editing !
(Las Vegas, NV) April 22nd, 2001--Laird Telemedia
is introducing at the National Association of Broadcasters
Convention in Las Vegas a compact Firewire DV media converter
housed in a field pack. The LTM-FFP, designed as a
companion piece for the Avid Xpress laptop editor brings bi-directional
analog to IEEE1394 Firewire media conversion. This new Laird
unit is called Field Fire.
Weighing just 4.7 pounds and measuring 8"x9"x1.75",
this unit can be rack mounted with an optional mount kit,
or toted in its Cordura field case with carry strap. Features
include: NTSC/PAL, component, Y/C, composite video, 2 channel
balanced audio and selectable audio encode rates.
Recommended and fully evaluated by Avid for its sync accuracy
and high quality, the LTM-FFP by Laird gives any laptop
editor a broadcast solution to media conversion anywhere and
anytime.
Included with the Field Fire unit is a heavy duty Cordura
field case, NP-1 battery adapter, AC adapter, 3 year warranty
and full CE certification.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount
Marion, NY 12456 USA
MINDS.ORG TAKES DELIVERY OF LAIRD STREAM
CLEANER
& WEB MEDIA SPLITTERS
Laird Provides Real World Solutions for Distance Learning
(Mount Marion, NY) April 11, 2001--Laird Telemedia
recently delivered Stream Cleaners (LTM-STR4) and
media splitters (LTM-RS14A & LTM-RS14V) to MINDS.ORG
- one of the leaders in distance learning. MINDS.ORG is an Interactive
Learning Cooperative in which learners share and exchange information.
Members of the cooperative include educators, subject matter experts,
intermediate school districts, regional service centers, students
and parents. All share a similar vision for developing an interactive
learning model that integrates high-bandwidth connectivity and
multimedia content through collaboration. The result is the Multimedia
Instructional Network Delivery.
Laird Stream Cleaners installed by MINDS.ORG strip out
residual noise and hum from audio and video signals prior to encoding.
Laird multichannel media splitters deliver media to multiple servers
with multiple browser requirements.
Laird Telemedia has pioneered the concept of "The Web Head-End
for Broadcasters" by developing technology to bridge the
broadcaster to the server. The organized rack mount components
designed by Laird reduce the redundancy of splitters, EQ's, D.A.s,
noise reducers and extreme cable confusion.
Laird Telemedia has worked with many large scale webcasters to
design rack mount components that fit within a traditional budget
and yield big results.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
ABCNEWS.COM STREAMS EVERY VIDEO &
AUDIO CLIP WITH LAIRD
Laird Creates a Broadcaster's Head-End for Webcasting !
(Mount Marion, NY) April 12, 2001--Laird Telemedia
has provided ABCNEWS.COM with 14 channel audio and video media
splitters designed to deliver high quality audio and video to
the ABCNEWS.COM streaming servers. Every time a user requests
an image from ABCNEWS.COM, the media is traveling through a Laird
product.
The Laird media splitters configured by Virage for ABC feature
twin outputs on each of the 14 channels. Twin outputs deliver
the same media to two different servers --one each for Real Player
and one for Windows Media Player. The twin output concept from
Laird is available as splitters, routers and audio preprocessors.
Traditional broadcasters embrace the Laird concept because of
the logical rack mounted organization these products deliver to
the usually disorganized array of cables, EQ's, DAs and PC's the
large scale webcaster is confronted with. Redundancy of equipment
is further eliminated by Laird's concept of multi-channel web
pre-processor components in compact 19" rack components.
Laird Telemedia has a full line of web head end products including
the LTM-RS14A and LTM-RS14V to deliver traditional
broadcasting signals to the streaming computer --regardless of
type or brand. These products are categorized by Laird as "Streaming
Media Pre-processing Solutions from Laird."
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
Laird Prepares Major Technology Launch
At The NAB Convention In Las Vegas
Live Interactive Demos Excite & Educate !
(Mount Marion, NY) April 1, 2001--Laird Telemedia
is preparing the largest product launch in its 30 year history
at this years National Association of Broadcasters Convention
in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 23-26, 2001. The Laird booth,
located in the center of the Main Hall (booth #L9577),
next to ADC, will be 2,000 square feet of exhibits and live demos.
The booth design is a rotunda of 8 product kiosks with all Laird
equipment effectively displayed and easily accessible.
Booth personnel are all equipped to answer any technical questions
that users might have. Live electronic interactive demos will
demonstrate the Firewire media converters as well as the 4 x 1
x 4 and the 2 x 1 x 2 edit routers.
A special “Look Inside Laird” exhibit will feature the
internal workmanship and technology that has made Laird the legendary
broadcast manufacturer for over 30 years.
The “Radical Router” will be shown as the first
1 x 4 or 4 x 1 or 4 x 4 to actually contain four separate routers
in one compact cabinet. A most unique concept.
Company president, Mark S. Braunstein said “Laird Telemedia
delivers real world solutions to traditional broadcasters who
want a serious product from a serious company. Our analog to digital
media converters, webcasting head-end equipment and edit routers
continue to generate lots of interest and sales and will be demonstrated
live in our booth. Product endorsements from companies like Apple
and Avid have helped us in a big way this past year. I look forward
to the NAB show every year as it gives me a chance to say thanks
to our customers and dealers for partnering with the Laird family.”
Joining our company president in the booth to lend support, will
be Ms. Diana Laird, the daughter of the founder of Laird Telemedia.
The booth design is a bold purple and white - the colors of Laird
Telemedia. The booth was designed by the G & M Design Group.
The Laird booth is guaranteed to be a major meeting point for
industry broadcasters from all areas of our exciting industry.
###
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
AVID RECOMMENDS LAIRD FIREWIRE MEDIA CONVERTERS
TO IT’S AUTHORIZED RESELLERS
Units Praised For Sync Accuracy And High Quality
(Mount Marion, NY) March 1, 2001--Avid is
recommending the Laird Telemedia Firewire bi-directional media
converters to its authorized Avid resellers. In the Avid Field
and Reseller Update of February 21, 2001 Avid said: “To capture
and output analog video, the following transcoder options are
recommended: For better sync accuracy between video and audio,
the Laird Blue Flame Pro LTM-5000 is a good choice. Composite
and Y/C only. The Best choice is the Laird LTM-5500 for
component, composite, Y/C.”
Both Laird Telemedia units recommended by Avid feature balanced
XLR and unbalanced RCA audio, digital VU meters, audio level controls,
NTSC/PAL capability and 110/220 power. CE approved. Made in USA.
# # #
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD TELEMEDIA INTRODUCES ER-4 MULTI-FORMAT EDIT ROUTER
Editors will now save time and money when digitizing and recording
(Mount Marion, NY) January 4th 2001--Laird Telemedia is
launching an all new edit router designed to simplify the lives
of all professional AVID, Media 100 and G4 based nonlinear editors.
The Laird LTM-ER4 Edit Router automates the upload and
download of audio, video and RS422 control feeds into any NLE
with the push of a single button. "When I have a lot of different
sources going into one nonlinear edit system, I find Laird edit
routers extremely useful," said James Peebles, Senior
Production Engineer at Oxygen Media.
The LTM-ER4 ends the need for multiple patch bays, confusing
cable clutter and "what goes where" questions. “Patch
bays are a thing of the past and we avoid them like the plague,"
Peebles added.
The Laird LTM-ER4 Edit Router is a true multi-format device.
It can route component, composite, Y/C and balanced audio with
full machine control. The direction control on the LTM-ER4
allows the editor to use four decks for both sourcing and recording
as a 1 x 4 router to upload or a 4 x 1 router to download. "I
like the Laird router because it keeps things simple for my editors,"
said Peebles.
Three optional add-ons are available to further expand the functionality
of the LTM-ER4. A direct dubbing module, digital signal
expander (Firewire, SDI, SPDIF), and NLE coupler allow multiple
NLEs to share the same source and record decks.
Laird edit routers are made in the USA, CE approved, NTSC and
PAL compatible and contained in a 2RU cabinet. Laird provides
a three-year warranty and industry leading customer support. Visit
www.lairdtelemedia.com or call 1-800-898-0759 for more information.
# # #
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.
AVID is a registered trademark of AVID Technology, Inc. Media
100 is a registered trademark of Media 100, Inc. Apple G4 and
Firewire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. LTM-ER4
is a registered trademark of Laird Telemedia.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA INTRODUCES TWO NEW WEB AUDIO PRE-PROCESSING
SOLUTIONS
Four Independent Twin Output Web Audio Preprocessors. In One Compact
Unit Saves Space and Cost
(Mount Marion, NY) December 4, 2000--Laird Telemedia is
launching two new Web audio pre-processing units for the large-scale
Webcaster. The LTM-RS4AP and LTM-RS442 are designed
to increase the quality of audio streamed by Webcasters, television
and radio stations.
Laird's four-channel Web audio pre-processing units, developed
with proprietary audio processing algorithms,deliver greater clarity
and consistency without the sputtering distortion very often associated
with Web audio. ”Laird’s Web audio pre-processing products
are an essential tool for streaming media professionals using
Windows Media Player or Real Player,” said Nigel Redman,
Laird Telemedia V. P. of Engineering.
The technology pioneered by Laird gives Webcasters
full control of audio compression and gain control to optimize
sound quality on the Internet. ”This is a real technological
and design breakthrough--four independent twin output Web audio
channels in one 3-RU unit. It saves valuable rack space and money,”
Redman added.
To serve the audio Webcaster, Laird introduces the LTM-RS4AP,
which features LED VU meters on each of the independent four twin
output channels and balanced audio I/0.
To serve the audio and video Webcaster, the LTM-RS442
offers four independent twin output channels of Web audio pre-processing
plus a Laird quality 4x4 combination audio and video router in
a compact 3-RU configuration. The video portion routes Y/C and
composite, and also features twin video outputs for dual streaming
media platforms. Perfect for the broadcaster.
Both units are made in the USA, operate in a 110 and 220-volt
environment and carry the CE designation for compliance in Europe.
Laird provides a three-year warranty and industry-leading customer
support.
# # #
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.
Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. Real Player is a registered trademark of Macromedia
Inc.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
AVID, MEDIA 100 and APPLE DISCOVER LAIRD INNOVATION
Industry leaders embrace Laird’s Media Converter and Edit Router
(Mount Marion, NY) December 4, 2000--Laird Telemedia a
leading developer of interface and Webcasting technology is proud
to be in the company of innovative new media leaders such as Avid,
Media 100 and Apple Computer.
Apple Computer (apple.com) is touring America and demonstrating
the Laird Blue Flame Professional Firewire Media Converter
with their G4 based Final Cut Pro editing systems. The Blue Flame
Pro is a bidirectional media converter featuring NTSC and PAL
as well as dual channel balanced audio. The Laird Blue Flame was
prominently featured in the Apple booth at the Government Video
Technology Expo on November 29-30th in Washington, D.C. The release
of the LTM-5500, a component version of the Blue Flame Pro will
be available in February.
Avid Technology (avid.com) has successfully tested and recommended
the Laird Blue Flame Firewire IEEE 1394 media converter for integration
into systems marketed by their resellers. The Laird Blue Flame
was performing flawlessly in the Avid booth at Government Video
Expo.
Stream River Networks (streamriver.com), a division of Media 100,
recently took delivery of Laird ER4 edit routers and a Laird custom
interface system especially designed for their specific media
capture requirements. Laird engineers worked closely with Stream
River staff to fulfill their custom system needs.
Laird designed and developed multi-channel web audio and video
media splitters for Virage (virage.com) for installation at ABC
(abc.com)
# # #
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.
Firewire, Final Cut Pro and G4 are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. Avid is a registered trademark of Avid Technology,
Inc. Media 100 and Stream River Networks are registered trademarks
of Media 100, Inc. ABC.com is a registered trademark of ABC, Inc.
Virage is a registered trademark of Virage, Inc. Blue Flame Pro
and ER4 are a registered trademarks of Laird Telemedia.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD TELEMEDIA WINS PRAISE BY THE TRENDS
RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Speech Names Laird The Cisco Systems of Broadcasting
Mount Marion, NY --January 10, 2000 ---Listed below are
excerpts from a speech given in the UK by Gerald Celente called
Technology Trends 2000. Mr. Celente is the executive director
of the Trends Research Institute and best selling author of the
book Trends 2000. He is often quoted in the Wall Street Journal,
Time, Fortune, People magazines and a frequent guest on Oprah
Winfrey and CNN.
........Cisco’s main product line consists of routers that
sort streams of information packets that speed throughout the
Internet. Routers are indispensable “traffic cops” for
the digital revolution. As the Internet has grown, so to have
the demands for more sophisticated and task specific routers.
With higher bandwidth requirements and Internet traffic doubling
every 100 days.....companies like Cisco can only grow.
Laird Telemedia is another American company to watch.... in the
high end of the broadcasting industry with their line of industry
specific routers for the digital video world. Laird’s equipment
combines previously incompatible video formats (component, composite
and YC) in a single instrument that can switch and route any of
these formats along with audio and data signals................This
is unique as before a broadcaster would need a video or audio
format specific router. Innovative router companies like Laird
are the Cisco of smaller, yet technically critical industries
like broadcasting -- Gerald Celente / Technology Trends 2000.
# # #
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.
LAIRD TELEMEDIA 2000 Sterling Road PO Box 720 Mount Marion,
NY 12456 USA
LAIRD TELEMEDIA ADDS IEEE1394(DV) MEDIA
CONVERSION TO D.A.’S & ROUTERS
The Reinvention Of Industry Components
Mount Marion, NY --February 23, 2000 ---Laird Telemedia
announced today the delivery of an all new line of distribution
amplifiers and multi-format switchers with the added capability
of converting the respective ins and outs to the popular digital
video format of IEEE1394. Apple Computer, Inc. calls this format
Firewire.
Charles Wagor III, Engineering Coordinator for Laird Telemedia
says “the entire broadcasting industry is either considering
or embracing some level of DV interfacing and adding DV to industry
standard routers and DA’s gives the professional this innovative
interface option. Even if they don’t use it now, they will
use it later.”
Laird will supply DV ready units as 4x4, 4x1, 1x4 routers and
1x20 and 1x10 distribution amplifiers to start with and more units
added later this year. Laird already owns the professional bi-directional
IEEE1394 (Firewire) DV media conversion market with their hit
Blue Flame Pro unit with balanced audio & VU meters. A component
version of the Blue Flame Pro will be available in February 2001.
Traditionally, Laird Telemedia has always led the broadcasting
industry by integrating the most promising trends in interface
technology early on. This has given the company a well deserved
reputation as a broadcast industry innovator and not a follower.
# # #
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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