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Archive for October 29th, 2007

NUCOMM TO PROVIDE HD MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT TO CHINA‘S CCTV FOR OLYMPIC GAMES BROADCAST

Hackettstown, NJ, October 29, 2007 - Nucomm, a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, announced today that it will supply HD microwave equipment to China‘s national broadcaster, CCTV, for use during the Opening Ceremony outdoor events at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. This is the first HD airborne microwave system sold to a broadcast network in P.R.China.


During the Beijing Olympics, Nucomm will equip a helicopter with its CamPac 2 microwave transmitter; a small, lightweight HD/SD COFDM unit intended for wireless/moving camera applications, and Newscaster DR, a lightweight HD/SD COFDM microwave receiver for portable and mobile video applications. Also included in the package is a high-performance two-axis steered antenna from Troll Systems.


“Overhead shots are an important aspect of sports broadcasts and we wanted a solution that would provide our network with exceptional performance and the greatest possible flexibility,” stated Mr. Ding Wen-Hua, the Chief Engineer of CCTV. “CCTV is honoured to provide coverage of the Olympic Games to our nation and Nucomm‘s technology will play a critical role in bringing viewers across the country closer to the event.”


As well as providing overhead shots, the helicopter will serve as an airborne repeater for CCTV during the games. On the ground, two motorcycles will send pictures up to the helicopter where they will be relayed back to a complementary Nucomm portable receiver terminal.


“Nucomm continues to expand its reach in the Asian market, and a successful partnership with CCTV will further our efforts substantially,” commented Dr. John Payne, CEO of Nucomm. “As the world turns its attention to Beijing next year, Nucomm is excited to help create coverage of the highest quality. With an exceptional design team consisting of highly qualified engineers, Nucomm is positioned to assist broadcasters around the globe in their efforts to shift to HD.”


About Nucomm

Nucomm, Inc. is a worldwide provider of premier analog and digital video microwave systems (using both COFDM and VSB modulation) for the broadcasting industry‘s portable and fixed link applications. Offering video microwave transmission equipment for the military, law enforcement, telecom and cable television circuits, Nucomm‘s products have helped revolutionize live broadcast coverage of major outdoor events including sports, auto racing, marathons and parades. Nucomm, along with RF Central and Microwave Service Company, forms the Vitec Group RF Systems business unit, part of Vitec Group Broadcast Systems Division. For more information about Nucomm, visit www.nucomm.com.


About The Vitec Group

The Vitec Group supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. Its products are distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the end user or corporate customer. Vitec is based on strong, well known, premium brands that professionals rely on. Vitec is organized in three divisions: Imaging & Staging, Broadcast Systems and Broadcast Services. For more information, visit www.vitecgroup.com.

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SOLID STATE LOGIC EXPANDS XLOGIC X-RACK WITH TWO NEW MODULES

Solid State Logic, the world‘s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, proudly announced two new components for the X-Rack modular rack system: the VHD Input Module and the Stereo Bus Compressor Module. Solid State Logic exhibited X-Rack and the entire XLogic range at the 123rd Audio Engineering Society Convention at The Javits Center in NYC.


The Stereo Bus Compressor Module answers the clamor from customers for the audio legend that is the center section compressor from SSL G-Series Consoles to be made available for the X-Rack system. The module, which is the first double width module occupying two X-Rack slots, is a simple unit with a simple purpose; it makes complete mixes sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion and strength to the mix without compromising clarity. The Stereo Bus Compressor Module delivers the classic tonal characteristic of the G-Series Compressor but with the added benefit of the ultra high bandwidth, ultra low noise SuperAnalogue™ circuit design. The classic Threshold, Attack, Ratio, Release and Make Up controls make the module extremely simple to operate. True Stereo Side Chain Input is accompanied by a ‘link‘ feature that enables multiple Stereo Bus Compressor Modules to be combined for surround processing.


When loaded with Stereo Bus Compressor, 4 Input, 8 Input & Master Modules, X-Rack can now be configured as an exceptionally high quality analogue summing mixer with instant ‘audio glue‘ appeal that can breathe life and power into cold ‘inside the box‘ DAW mixes.



Key features of the X-Rack Stereo Bus Compressor Module include:

• Classic sonic character and mix finalizing capabilities of SSL Stereo Bus Compression.

• True Stereo side-chain Input for external signal keying.

• Link control enables several modules to be combined for surround compression.

• Gain reduction meter as fitted to the classic SSL console range.

• Electronically balanced XLR connections.


The VHD Input Module combines some classic SSL heritage with a generous helping of cutting edge circuit design to deliver a devilishly warm and dirty alternative to the pure X-Rack Mic Amp Module. The VHD Input Module is based on the input section of the popular SSL E-Signature Channel 1U rack processor. The VHD Input module combines five key elements; a high bandwidth mic amp stage that can handle mic, instrument or line inputs, SSL‘s innovative Variable Harmonic Drive circuit, an additional line input/ trim control section, a set of High and Low Pass Filters and the classic Listen Mic Compressor.


SSL‘s unique VHD system is a 100% analogue circuit that adds a variable blend of 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion to your signal. At relatively low input gain settings ‘VHD‘ preamps deliver ultra-clean recordings. Increase the input gain and adjust the VHD control and the user can inject his source recordings with anything from ‘50s valve-style overdrive through to hard-edged ‘70s transistor-style grit or any blend of the two.


When loaded with Mic Input, VHD Input, EQ and Dynamics Modules, X-Rack can now be configured as an exceptionally high quality and extremely versatile recording and processing system to serve as the perfect front end with the capacity to add analogue shimmer to potentially cold DAW recordings.


Key features of the X-Rack VHD Input Module include:

• Electronically balanced ultra high bandwidth Mic input with +20dB to +70dB gain control and phantom power

• Hi-Z and Pad Switches on Mic Amp Input.

• Dedicated Additional XLR Line Input.

• Variable Harmonic Drive circuit; adds a controllable blend of 2nd or 3rd Harmonic distortion.

• Dedicated Trim control after the VHD stage.

• Classic Listen Mic Compressor with fixed attack and release curves… ideal for drums.

• High and Low Pass Filters.


Based on SuperAnalogue™ electronics from SSL‘s XL 9000 K Series console, X-Rack is a modular rack system with Total Recall™ that delivers the classic SSL sound in a uniquely versatile form. Each X-Rack chassis holds up to eight modules in any configuration; with the introduction of these new modules eight different modules are offered. The hugely popular X-Rack delivers the very highest-quality analogue recording and summing path and is the perfect configurable solution for studio or live applications.


In the words of SSL Marketing Manager Dan Duffell, “The release of these new modules takes the evolution of the X-Rack system to a new level of versatility. X-Rack has caught the wave of understanding out there of the vital role of analogue depth in the often clinical modern DAW powered studio. The Stereo Bus Compressor Module makes X-Rack the must have analogue summing solution that will breathe depth and power into mixes. The VHD Input Module expands the power of X-Rack as a tracking system, bringing a collection of controllable warmth and grit characteristics to the recording engineer‘s palette that will really make sounds cut through a mix.”


Solid State Logic is the world‘s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solid-state-logic.com.

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