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Belgium’s VRT Upgrades SNG Van With Wohler AMP1-16-3G 3G- and Dolby®-Capable 16-Channel Audio/Video Monitor

HAYWARD, Calif. — Nov. 17, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Belgium’s Flemish Radio and Television Network (VRT), the public broadcasting network of the Flemish community, is the first company to deploy the AMP1-16-3G. The 3G- and Dolby®-capable monitor is equipped with three high-performance, cost-efficient OLED display screens, capable of displaying source video and advanced monitoring of 16 channels of audio simultaneously in just 1 RU. The unit has been installed in VRT’s newly refurbished HD SNG van to simplify audio/video monitoring of multichannel productions. more

Perfect Path™ by PPC® CES Unveiled@NY 2009 Product Preview

Nov. 10, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City, Table 19


Company Background:


In the consumer electronics industry, constant changes in technology, customer demands, and a turbulent economic climate provide challenges that seem to change every day. Meet a new brand with fresh innovative solutions… a company dedicated to solving consumer problems and delivering the ultimate experience: Perfect Path™ by PPC®. PPC, the worldwide leader in connective technology, believes that solution-based thinking is the only way to succeed in today’s world. Solution-based innovation is what consumers demand, and PPC believes that innovation is vital to creating products and services that enhance the consumer experience. Perfect Path takes the professional-grade products used by major broadband and satellite providers and puts them in the hands of the consumer. more

Offhollywood Pictures Gives Indy Film ‘Splinterheads’ High-End Look and Feel for Upcoming Theatrical Release

NEW YORK — Nov. 4, 2009 — Leading digital cinema company Offhollywood today announced that independent feature film “Splinterheads,” produced by Atlantic Pictures in association with Offhollywood Pictures, is set to open in theaters on Nov. 6 and will be distributed by Paladin and Atlantic. Written and directed by Brant Sersen, “Splinterheads” is a coming-of-age comedy starring newcomer Thomas Middleditch and Rachael Taylor (”Transformers”), as well as Lea Thompson (”Back to the Future”) and Christopher McDonald (”Happy Gilmore”). Offhollywood Pictures, the content development and production arm of Offhollywood, partnered with the producers to supply RED ONE™ cameras and technical support, as well as post-production and DCP authoring services for the feature. more

Wohler Monitoring Solutions Provide Winning Utility and Functionality for Oriole Park at Camden Yards

HAYWARD, Calif. — Nov. 04, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles™, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system. The ballpark’s upgraded facilities originate HD programming for new HD LED video displays and generate two HD channels for the in-house cable system. Installed in the scoreboard control room, Wohler audio and video monitoring systems enable convenient monitoring and QC of signals including the PA feed to the seating bowl, as well as program and effects audio to the home TV truck and home radio broadcast booth. more

Echolab Offers Inexpensive Upgrade to HD Production

BILLERICA, Mass. — Oct. 27, 2009 — Echolab, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced a compelling and cost-effective way for existing customers to migrate to HD production. For a limited time, the company will replace a facility’s existing Echolab Nova™, Opera™, or Overture™ standard-definition switcher chassis for an Echolab Atem™, the company’s recently launched 1-M/E multidefinition switcher. more

Utah Scientific’s Dot.Box Package Enables Economical Multichannel Operation

SALT LAKE CITY — Oct. 27, 2009 — Utah Scientific today announced the release of Dot.Box, a combined dual-channel master control and routing system that constitutes a complete, affordable solution for broadcasters moving to multichannel operation. With Dot.Box, multichannel is easy to implement, operate, and maintain — all at a surprisingly low cost. more

GREEN DOT BUILDS BROADCAST SERVICES WITH HARMONIC VIDEO DELIVERY SOLUTIONS

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — OCTOBER 21, 2009 — Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Green Dot, a leading provider of innovative telecommunication solutions in Trinidad and Tobago, has deployed Harmonic’s market-leading video delivery solutions to expand its terrestrial (DVB-T) television service. Installed in St. James, Trinidad, the new Harmonic IP-based headend system provides high quality compression and stream processing for more than 80 MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Green Dot TV channels delivered to tens of thousands of subscribers across the islands. Green Dot was previously a customer of Scopus Video Networks, a leading video technology company in the contribution and distribution market acquired by Harmonic in March 2009. more

Captioning Expert Renaud Desportes Joins Wohler

HAYWARD, Calif. — Oct. 20, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that captioning expert Renaud Desportes has joined the company as technical director for EMEA, a role in which the renowned software and hardware developer and solutions architect will provide local support for Wohler’s award-winning HDCC-200A caption encoder/decoder bridge for SD and HD broadcast and production applications. Desportes also will serve as Wohler’s European channel manager, acting as a daily contact for the company’s European distributors and dealers. more

TV Magic HD EXPO Preview

Nov. 4-5, 2009 – Los Angeles, Booth 214


Company Background


TV Magic is a broadcast and A/V systems integrator and engineering company committed to providing its customers with the highest quality service in the industry. Regardless of the size, scope, or sophistication of the project, TV Magic has the experience, the knowledge, and the talent to define and meet its technical requirements. The company leverages today’s technology to deliver end-to-end solutions for a variety of applications from broadcast facilities to HD production, to installed A/V solutions, and many more. TV Magic prides itself on developing partnerships with customers and vendors that lead to successful long-term relationships. The company has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Latin America. Additional information is available at www.TVMagic.tv. more

Wohler CAPER 2009 Product Preview

Exhibiting With OM Systems S.R.L., Booth A-20


Company Background:


Wohler Technologies Inc. offers a comprehensive range of products that simplify analog and digital source monitoring in facilities of all sizes and complexity. Wohler Technologies was founded in 1987 and, through constant innovation, continues to be a world leader in providing in-rack audio, video, and data monitoring and captioning solutions for the broadcast, motion picture, and professional audio/visual markets. more

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