MediaPrism(TM) Represents the Industry’s Most Comprehensive and Innovative Portfolio of Solutions for Converged Anytime, Anywhere Video Delivery

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Aug. 27, 2009 – At IBC 2009, stand 1.C61, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase its comprehensive solution portfolio for video delivery to a variety of devices, including the TV, PC, iPhone, and other mobile devices. Harmonic will introduce enhancements to its ProStream(TM) stream processing platform, Carbon Server(TM) transcoding software, and MediaPrism(TM) software suite for multi-screen video delivery. Key demonstrations will also include Harmonic’s market-leading systems for broadcast contribution/distribution, encoding, and stream processing, as well as cable IPTV, universal edgeQAM and HFC access solutions. Taking place in Amsterdam from September 11-15, IBC is the leading television industry exhibition in Europe. more

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — May 5, 2009 — Omneon Inc. today announced that Prof-Media Business Solutions (PMBS), a major Russian-based diversified media holding group, has consolidated playout for four television broadcasters — TV3, 2×2, MTV Russia, and VH1 Russia — into a single, fully automated facility that relies on an Omneon digital platform. PMBS’ new Moscow facility is one of the first in Russia to implement a file-based, fully tapeless workflow. TV3 and 2×2 began broadcasting last December while MTV and VH1 are scheduled to start broadcasting from the new complex in May. more

BILLERICA, Mass. — April 20, 2009 — At the 2009 NAB Show today, Echolab Inc. took the wraps off Atem™, a paradigm-busting 1 M/E 3Gbps 1080p/60 production switcher that sets new standards of flexibility, functionality, and utility for government, educational, corporate, live entertainment, and house of worship customers. more

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — April 20, 2009 — da Vinci Systems, LLC, today announced that post-production house Rushes has integrated a da Vinci Splice 2K nonlinear color grading system into its Los Angeles-based facility. Splice 2K’s direct integration with da Vinci’s 2K Plus system enables Rushes to provide its customers with a nonlinear, file-based workflow without compromising on the premium color grading for which the company is known. more

New Line of Single-Screen SD and HD LCD Monitors Offers Quality and Convenience in Space- and Cost-Saving Design

HAYWARD, Calif. — April 20, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the RMT range of single-screen 15-inch, 17-inch, and 20-inch LCD monitors. The new RMT range builds on the success of Wohler’s RM range of multi-screen monitors, offering the same industry-leading performance and popular feature set, along with dual inputs, a waveform display, eight channels of audio bar graph metering, and built-in speakers. more

AMP1-E16-3G and AMP1-16-3G Meet Demands of Complex Multichannel and Surround Applications in DTV Production and Transmission

HAYWARD, Calif. — April 20, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the AMP1-E16-3G and AMP1-16-3G 16-channel multirate audio monitors, the company’s first 1RU 16-channel 3Gbps audio/video monitors. The AMP1-E16-3G model serves as the company’s first 1RU audio monitor with Dolby® E and Dolby Digital capability. With a straightforward control interface and the same look and feel made popular by Wohler’s acclaimed AMP2-16-3G 16-channel audio monitor, these new monitoring systems offer ease of operation that simplifies the most complex multichannel and surround applications. more

Newest Addition to Fusion Product Line Designed to Meet Performance and Growth Requirements of HD-Focused Post and Creative Facilities

LAS VEGAS — April 20, 2009 — Sonnet Technologies today announced the Fusion™ RX1600RAID, a high-performance, high-capacity, direct-attached 3U rackmount storage system that provides data throughput speeds suitable for work with uncompressed HD video up to 2K resolution. Fusion RX1600RAID is designed to provide high reliability in demanding editing and content creation environments. With its drives formatted as a RAID 5 set, this 16-drive system delivers data transfer speeds up to 1,000 MB/sec read and 750 MB/sec write. An integrated SAS expander facilitates fast, easy expansion of the Sonnet system, enabling the user to connect additional 16-drive enclosures. more

LAS VEGAS — April 20, 2009 — Sonnet Technologies today announced the Fusion™ R400P four-drive RAID SATA rackmount storage system, an economical and easy-to-deploy solution for flexible, high-performance storage in studio, control room, and mobile installations. Available in configurations from 0TB to 6TB, Fusion R400P features a fast eSATA interface with an integrated port multiplier for single cable to host connectivity, and high performance, low noise fans that make it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments. more

Installation by Japan’s Leading Broadcaster Is First Large-Scale Implementation of Full-HD MXF File-Based Workflow Across a Terrestrial Broadcast Facility

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April 18, 2009 — Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV), Japan’s leading broadcaster, is using Omneon Spectrum™ media server and MediaGrid™ active storage systems as the foundation for the first fully HD file-based infrastructure implemented by a terrestrial broadcast station. Across its Tokyo broadcast facility, Fuji TV is leveraging an advanced MXF-based workflow to support highly efficient and reliable handling of HD content as programs are sent to air. more

Solution Enables Fast, Easy Migration of Legacy Formats to Omneon Server Platforms

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April 18, 2009 — Omneon Inc. today announced the release of the Omneon MediaBridge™ application, a software solution that enables users to make a smooth migration from Avid® MediaStream™ servers to the Spectrum™ or MediaDeck™ media servers. The MediaBridge solution converts media without transcoding, enabling faster-than-real-time transfers to the Spectrum system and making content available for immediate access and playout. more