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Matrox Announces World’s First Four-Channel 3G SDI Cards for Mac

Posted Tue, 03/30/2010 - 16:33 by 4K Hub
By Janet Matey, original article on Millimeter

Matrox Video Products Group today announced the Matrox Multi input/output cards which bring a new level of channel density to Mac Pro and Apple Xserve systems. In a single PCIe slot, a Matrox Multi card provides up to four independent inputs or outputs with up to 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream. User-selectable combinations of 3G, HD, SD, and Dual Link are supported. The Matrox Multi cards are designed to let users get the most from the valuable expansion slots in Apple systems and eliminate the expense of multiple systems in many applications. The innovative features of the Matrox Multi cards make them the ideal choice for capture/playout servers, clip and still stores, character generators, graphics/production servers, and automation/master control units. The Matrox Multi cards are supported by the Matrox Software Development Kit (SDK) for Mac.

Matrox Multi-Ingest Card

“Leading developers of Mac-based live production and broadcast solutions are now focused on porting their applications to the Matrox Multi cards,” said Wayne Andrews, product manager at Matrox. “We expect a spate of partner announcements at NAB 2010 and in the months following.”

Sony’s New Open, Turbo-Charged Asset Manager

Posted Tue, 03/30/2010 - 16:06 by 4K Hub

Sony announced today that it will introduce a new open-platform product family, Media Backbone, which grew out of the company’s desire to address workflow issues created by the relentless uptick in 4K and 3D production and post. By Beth Marchant

Sony 1 Terabyte SR Memory Card: HD, 3D, 2K, 4K

Posted Tue, 03/30/2010 - 15:52 by 4K Hub

Original article on Jon Fauer's Film and Digital Times - http://ow.ly/1sC6K

No, that’s not a misprint: 1 Terabyte Memory Card capable of 4K production. I almost fell out of my chair halfway through Sony’s pre-NAB presentation last week. Although accompanied by the disclaimer “Future Technology Demonstration,” this was a pivotal moment.

HP Expands Workstation Series to Include Desk-side, Mobile and Small Form Factor Models

Posted Wed, 03/24/2010 - 17:00 by 4K Hub

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 24, 2010 – HP today unveiled workstation offerings that include the first small form factor workstation to be available in every region of the world, multicore processor updates to its Z Workstation series and a mobile workstation with DreamColor display technology.
 
— Adding to the award-winning HP Z Workstation series, the HP Z200 SFF Workstation delivers workstation performance and reliability in a sleek, ultracompact and affordable package, and is a great choice for spaceconstrained environments including the health care, engineering, education, financial and original equipment manufacturer markets.
 

Small Tree Unveils GraniteSTOR ST-FCoE at NAB 2010

Posted Wed, 03/24/2010 - 16:19 by 4K Hub

As the professional audio and video industries continuously seek faster solutions to improve workflow, Small Tree introduces its next generation of storage technology at NAB 2010 (booth SL7425) – GraniteSTOR ST-FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), for both target and initiator. By Joe DiBenedetto March 24th, 2010
 

Sony Electronics Signs Purchasing Agreements with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners

Posted Tue, 03/23/2010 - 16:20 by 4K Hub

Agreements to Support Sony 4K Digital Cinema Rollouts at AMC Entertainment® and Regal Entertainment across United States