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TVLogic, designer and manufacturer of LCD and OLED High Definition displays, announced 12 new models at NAB 2015 to address the increasing demands of broadcast, production, post-production, digital signage and multi-viewer applications. Included in the line-up are a 31.1” 4K monitor, a 17” broadcast model, a new studio wall monitor series comprised of six sizes … Read more
Transvideo International showed off a new 5” StarliteHD 16/9 smartphone-size professional monitor. This 3G HD SDI hi-resolution monitor weighs only 7 oz while offering all desirable functions an Operator or Focus Puller may need. What is nice about this monitor is the removable 3x magnifying eyepiece that can be mounted over the display. This helps … Read more
At NAB 2015, Convergent Design announced that its Odess7Q+ and 7Q monitor/recorders will provide extensive support for the new Canon C300 Mark II camera. Both can include the new Odyssey RAW Bundle allowing recording in 4k & UHD in RAW up to 60p as well as 4k & UHD processed and converted to Apple ProRes … Read more
Marshall offers a line of camera-top monitors going for $150 to $3,000. At NAB 2015, the company introduced a new 7” model to complement offerings at 5.6”, 8.4”, 9” and 10”. The new 7” V-LCD70-AFHD features a resolution of 1024 x 600, HDMI, 3GSDI, composite and component inputs and Marshall’s Peaking Filter focus assist all … Read more
Planar has entered the LED video wall competition with a new series of modules. These are being offered in 1.6, 1.9. 2.5 and 3.1mm pitches. The modules will offer three unique elements. For one, they are the first modules that are designed to mount to a wall. But to facilitate replacement or servicing, Planar has … Read more
Hibino was at NAB 2015 showing a 4k video wall that was tucked away at the edge of the Ikegami booth and not too visible – yet it created a very nice image and was presented by Kansai Telecasting Corp. It was composed on 1.6mm pitch LED modules and was called ChromaVision. A portion of … Read more
V-Nova’s Perseus compression technology (V-Nova’s Perseus Lowers UltraHD Bandwidth Requirements) has been integrated into a set-top box from a ‘major pay-TV operator’ in Europe. Wyplay performed the integration, which will be showcased at TV Connect (28th – 30th April in London – Display Monitor will be there).
China-based Unilumin used NAB 2015 to show off the finest pitch LED video wall to date – 0.8 mm. This is roughly the pitch of a 70” 1920×1080 LCD display, so LED pitch is now becoming useful at closer and closer distances. Being demonstrated was display with 960×960 resolution (photo) constructed from four modules (cabinets). … Read more
SiliconCore showed several LED video walls based on 1.2, 1.5 and 1.9 mm pitch modules. SiliconCore uses its unique Common Cathode design that is said to offer lower power consumption than common anode designs. All of its modules feature a peak of 2000 cd/m², the only company with a consistent output across its line. On … Read more
Development of the 8K ecosystem continues with Japan leading efforts of course. However, with the focus squarely on adding more pixels, the initiative is looking increasing out of step with other efforts focused on high dynamic range, which was a major theme at NAB. In addition, while the 8K displays at the event show no … Read more
US-based Arris Group is to acquire UK set-top box manufacturer Pace plc for a stock and cash consideration of $2.1 billion. The transaction will result in the formation of New Arris which will be incorporated in the UK, while its operational and worldwide headquarters will be the US. The combined group will employ 8,500 staff … Read more
The SMPTE Forum will take place on 7th and 8th May in Berlin, Germany. The title of this year’s event is ‘Entertainment Technology in the Internet Age: A European Perspective’. Register at http://tinyurl.com/q5ee5mo.
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