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CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Wrap Up

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:31:09 +0000

Mike and Van, well, wrap up the show. We saw some cool stuff here, and if you missed it, you can always visit http://www.churchtecharts.org/home/tag/nab-2012 to see the complete collection of videos.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Haivision Kulabyte

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:30:07 +0000

As more and more churches are moving into satellite campuses and needing ways to get the message from the main campus to the remotes, more companies are stepping in to create products to help. Haivision has come up with a clever DVR-type solution using their Kulabyte streaming appliance to enable the remote campuses to time-shift the message in a very easy and cost-effective manner.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Panasonic AG-HS410 Switcher

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:29:17 +0000

Perhaps one of my favorite small-format switchers to be released in a while, the AG-HS410 is an incredibly capable unit loaded with features. And if it doesn’t do what you want it to right now, you can always write an app for it. That’s right, Panasonic allows for custom-written apps to be loaded in to advance the switchers capability. Pretty 2012!

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Ross Video NK Series 3G Routers

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:28:17 +0000

Ross has been a leader in switching, routing and terminal equipment, and now with their new routers, they are also a leader in pricing. The new 16×4 3G reclocking router comes in at just $1895! A 34×34 is only $4500! But wait, there’s more! The also announced the new MC1 Master Control system, which also looks pretty cool.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: ETC ThruPower Module

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:27:04 +0000

We all know and love our ETC Sensor dimming racks. But up until now, if you wanted to put LEDs or moving lights on a circuit that was controlled by a dimmer, you had to swap the dimming module out for a relay module. With the ThruPower module, you simply flip a switch.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: ETC Source4 LED

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:25:38 +0000

The Source4 revolutionized the design of ellipsoidal spots some years ago, proving that you don’t need a 1000 Watt bulb to get great output. ETC is back with a custom LED engine that does an amazing job of emulating tungsten light. While a bit pricey yet, the Source4 LED is an amazing fixture.

UPDATE: The price quoted in the video is incorrect. MSRP is $2250 without lens tube. END UPDATE

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: AJA Ki Pro Rack

Van — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:22:55 +0000

The Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini have been huge hits both for field recording and recording in the church. The latest addition to the line is the Ki Pro Rack, which is essentially a Ki Pro in a 1 RU space with 2 drive bays. It also has all the I/O and conversion capability of the Ki Pro.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Cyphertex Portable RAID

Van — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:33:15 +0000

One of the cutest little RAID’s we’ve seen in a while; but don’t let it fool you. It’s packed with features such as an interchangeable interface card, and hardware-based encryption. Even fully populated with drives, it’s surprisingly affordable.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: Shure UA874US

Van — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:32:22 +0000

This new active paddle for wireless microphone systems has some great new features to help you properly tune your RF distro. It sounds simple, but with more and more wireless channels on the air, Shure has made it easier to keep them all working properly.

CTW NAB 2012 Coverage: VariZoom

Van — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:31:19 +0000

VariZoom has been making quality, affordable accessories for videographers for many, many years. We get a quick tour of much of their line of camera supports and jibs from company founder, Tom McKay. Hang on; it’s a wild ride!