This plug-and-play solution simplifies news and sports production, allowing for simultaneous display of commentators, reporters, or program guests from different locations — all within one picture — without compromising the switcher's DVE capabilities. Accessible via the switcher's SuperSource" crosspoint key, SuperBox makes it easy for users to display multiple boxes from multiple sources while continuing to incorporate attention-grabbing transitions.

MultiPlayMDTM
Echolab will be showing a live demonstration of the new MultiPlayMDTM multidefinition, multichannel instant-replay system in their booth at IBC2008. MultiPlayMD offers unique functionality at an affordable price point, providing continuous recording of up to 32 channels of SD or HD content. Working with MultiPlayMD, operators can switch instantly between live, play, and record functions, with instant synchronous playback available on all channels. The system is fully integrated with Echolab's Overture1TM and Overture2TM switchers and can take "still" and "slow" modes of operation from these panels or from Echolab's ConductorTM control integration system.

MegaKeyMDTM
Being introduced for the first time at IBC2008, MegaKeyMDTM is a powerful clip player, mixer, and keyer that can serve as a networked storage device for animated graphics and video clips. MegaKeyMD accepts both HD and SD inputs and features a two-channel internal mixer and internal linear keyer to support playout of dynamic video clips. The system is fully integrated with Echolab's OvertureTM switcher series to support complex animated transitions through the switchers' StingerTM feature. MegaKeyMD also may be used with Overture systems as an additional downstream keyer or mixer on any output.

Existing Products Being Highlighted at IBC2008 :

Overture1TM and Overture2TM
Echolab's new Overture1TM (1 M/E) and Overture2TM (2 M/E) switchers, available in standard definition (SD) and multidefinition (MD) models, combine internal conversion and synchronization with powerful key layering and special effects. In addition to four M/E keys and two downstream keyers, which enable title keying for graphics, logos, and bugs, the Overture family features unique StingerTM and SuperSourceTM keys that make it easy to achieve expert transitions with minimal effort.

The unique Stinger transition is a special "take block" keyer with combined mix/wipe and graphic control that reduces complex animated transitions to a single button press. The Overture switchers' new SuperSourceTM allows the operator to build a custom layout using DVEs and graphics and then assigns the composition to a crosspoint button. A DVE key in each "take block" enables instant transition effects, and the MD Overture systems offer as many as four channels of DVE with warp and lighting effects.

Overture switchers accept up to 32 multiformat analog and digital signals and provide as many as 16 multiformat outputs. Internal frame synchronization helps to ensure the quality of effects, and integrated up/cross conversion within MD models streamlines switching of video in multiple formats. Both systems are available with either of Echolab's award-winning SD or MD video production switcher platforms, giving users the flexibility needed for fluid, cost-effective growth.

ConductorTM
Echolab's ConductorTM control integration system is a touch-screen computer that automates complex tasks and program elements to support fast, accurate, and creative production of the best programs possible. Internal software tools offer the operator total confidence while on air. In preproduction mode, Conductor allows the operator to configure the switcher, create complex sequences, and assign functions such as M/E presets to soft buttons. In on-air mode, Conductor becomes an extension of the control panel — a touch screen interface with soft buttons that can execute sequences, recall M/E presets, and control third-party devices. In some applications, Conductor may be used to replace a dedicated still store.

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Echolab, Inc. 267 Boston Road, #11 Billerica, MA 01862 USA Tel: +1.978.715.1020 Nigel Spratling, President Tel: +1.978.262.0063