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Broadcasters Show Daily 2 5 Monday, April 8, 2019 offers a 4U rack mount measuring 15 inch- es from front rail to rear rail, which safely accommodates deeper equipment, such as the Universal Audio Apollo audio interface. It also provides a 21-inch by 15.5-inch adjustable work surface with ample room for laptops or monitors, and a specially molded exterior pattern that stacks securely with all SKB Roto Racks. With an exterior dimension measuring less than 62 linear inches, the 1SKB-iSF4U is also below the oversized threshold for checkable baggage. "As soon as we released the injec- tion molded 2U Studio Flyer, customers were asking for a 4U version to house deeper gear and we were happy to rise to the challenge," explains Will Steven, SKB's Product Manager. "We understand SKB (Cont'd. from p. 1) that traveling with sensitive broadcasting equipment can often be an expensive and awkward experience, so it's been our mission to develop convenient, secure transport options for broadcasters. This 4U Studio Flyer is the perfect light- weight, all-in-one solution." Other standard features of the 1SKB-iSF4U include improved quiet- glide wheels, an easy-to-operate one-but- ton pull handle for convenient transport and TSA-accessible locking trigger latch- es. Like all SKB injection molded cases, the 1SKB-iSF4U is proudly made in the USA and comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. Stop by booth #C3634 to see the new 4U Studio Flyer, or visit www.skbcases.com for more information. evaluate Blonder Tongue's latest NXG model releases, capable of Geographically Localized Emergency Alert (Geo-EAS) insertion, Clear QAM, high-density IP ingest, and local Electronic Program Guide (EPG) chan- nel insertion. We are debuting our antici- pated Q4-2019 NXG-XCODER release, a simultaneous decoder, encoder, and transcoder module for NAB Show 2019 attendee exploration. The NXG Platform features a full 60 Gbps capacity backplane, 10 Gbps SFP+ port support, and an enterprise grade IP switch, making the NXG the ideal solu- tion for traditional video distribution, while having additional capacity built-in to handle next generation technologies as they are being introduced. BSD: Who is your target market? JS: As a leader in cable television sys- tems design, Blonder Tongue provides service operators and systems integra- tors with comprehensive solutions for the management and distribution of dig- ital video, IPTV, high-speed data servic- es and telephony content, as well as RF broadband distribution over coax, fiber and IP networks for homes and busi- nesses. Our products are installed in a variety of commercial applications, including hospitality, MDUs, broadcast TV studios, universities and schools, sports stadiums and arenas, entertain- Blonder Tongue (Cont'd. from p. 1) ment venues, large-scale retailers, gov- ernment facilities, houses of worship and corporate offices. BSD: How do your products or services enhance your customers' ability to com- pete in the marketplace? JS: Our specialty is taking the best tech- nology in the industry and tailoring it to create concentrated, cost-effective and high-quality solutions that are cus- tomized to fit our customers' business application needs. As we're U.S. based with a state-of-the-art factory in New Jersey, we can quickly provide our cus- tomers with the engineering and manu- facturing expertise they need to make changes to our existing products, or to develop new products. We meet every challenge with a combination of ingenu- ity, creativity and practical experience, ensuring that all of our products hold superior quality for today and tomorrow. BSD: What products do you see as being the hottest this year? JS: The new TV standard, ATSC 3.0- enabled products. We are interested in seeing what will hit the market for the 2020 rollout. We also look to support TV broadcasters with their initiatives in this transition. For more information, visit booth #SU11107 or go to www.blonder tongue.com. and 29. A less efficient product would allow it to change channel easily but could cost up to $40,000 a year extra in power and HVAC bills; over the life of the trans- mitter that would be close to half a million dollars. There seemed to be no solution. After visiting NAB 2018 and see- ing the Anywave Magma Series trans- mitter, WMDT-TV found the answer. The Magma employs the latest BLF888E transistors which operate on both channel 47 and channel 29 with absolutely no change to the amplifiers. The transmitter was installed in January 2019 and put on the air in February. Already the power bill has dropped, the transmitter uses signifi- cantly less space and is much quieter, says Bill Hoctor, Chief Engineer at WMDT. "Anywave is relatively new in the high power transmitter market. Our major business has been LPTV, but after releasing the Magma Series liquid cooled systems we have seen tremen- dous interest from broadcasters looking for high efficiency and broadband in one package," said Perry Priestley, Chief Executive Officer of Anywave Communication Technologies. "When the time comes, WMDT and Anywave will easily switch the transmitter to channel 29," said Jeff Smith, WMDT- TV. Included with the article, pictured are WMDT's Jeff Smith, Bill Hoctor, Bill Andrew Prouse and Eric Walston, with Anywave's Paul Dadian, Perry Priestley and Tee Thomas during the installation of WMDT-TV Salisbury. Anywave (Cont'd. from p. 1) About Anywave Anywave Communication Technologies provides complete solutions for over- the-air television broadcasting, leverag- ing access to large R&D and technology from both the USA and China. Providing over-the-air networks in the U.S. and worldwide with unparalleled reliability for over 15 years, Anywave's solutions enable broadcasters to meet their objectives in the most cost-effec- tive method. With customers in more than 45 countries, the company leads the TV transmitter industry in innovation and design breakthroughs, improving efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership with a large majority of its products designed and assembled in the USA. About The Marquee Group Marquee Broadcasting, Inc. was formed and is owned by Patricia Lane, its President, and Brian Lane, its Chief Financial Officer. They also own stations WGTA 32 Toccoa, Georgia (Atlanta DMA) and KREG 2 Glenwood Springs, Colorado (Denver DMA). Marquee most recently acquired WNKY 40 Bowling Green, Kentucky. WMDT is an ABC- affiliated television station licensed to Salisbury, Maryland, United States. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on virtual and UHF channel 47 from a transmitter in rural Wicomico County northeast of Mardela Springs. For more information, visit booth #N4232 in the North Hall, email sales_us@ anywavecom.com, call 847.415.2258 or go to www.anywavecom.net. travelers to easily pack it in their suitcase or carryon and comes in a convenient travel case with room for cables or ear- buds. The mount is easily adjustable, giv- ing travelers optimal viewing angles while on the plane with their tray table up or down. No more uncomfortable neck pain from looking down at your device. Not listening to music or watching a Bracketron (Cont'd. from p. 1) movie? Just place the headphones around the back of the mount, freeing up even more space. The mount features clips on the back that slide into the air vent of any rental vehicle. You can even use this in the hotel as a phone or tablet stand, making it the ultimate multi-tasking travel companion. The smartly designed Roadtripper Travel Mount is meant to go anywhere and is available at www.bracketron.com. used in broadcast and cinema produc- tion. Competition in the digital cinema market is a little different than our tra- ditional markets, and the Phantom Flex4K and VEO4K are completely unique. The Flex4K provides excep- tional image quality and the ultimate in flexibility by shooting anywhere between 15-1000fps at 4K resolution, up to 2,000fps at 1080p, faster at lower resolutions, and it supports several dif- ferent control options, output formats and workflows. BSD: What is the emphasis at NAB this year? TL: We'll be showing the Flex4K and VEO4K along with the latest in control and workflow options. The VEO product line is regarded for being lightweight and easy to configure for motion control and mobility rigs. A new member to the VEO family is the 2K VEO440 model, which will capture up to 2,000fps at HD resolu- Vision Research (Cont'd. from p. 4) tion and at a great price for this perform- ance point. One of our latest cameras is the Phantom v2640, a 35mm 2K camera capable of recording an incredible 12,500fps at 1920 x 1080. We have a rental-only version of this camera called the v2640 Onyx, with features that cater to specialized media produc- tion where higher frame rates are required, such as for capturing explo- sions and ballistics. BSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? TL: Visit us at booth #C9435 for a hands- on demo of the Phantom Flex4K, Phantom VEO4K, v2640 Onyx and complimentary products and workflow solutions. For the latest information on all of our products, visit www.phantomhighspeed.com and stay up to the minute by following us on Twitter @PhantomHiSpeed. Visit Vision Research at booth #C9435. For more information, go to www .phantomhighspeed.com. making it compatible with any device that has an external microphone jack. Its lightweight, durable design (using the same material as bullet-proof glass) makes the mic a perfect companion for people shooting on the go. The KM-09 is the smallest model in a full line of parabolic microphones, with 16- and 26-inch versions also available, providing standard pickup ranges of up to 500 feet. Any of them will provide new audio options to amateurs or profession- Klover (Cont'd. from p. 4) als looking for a quality long-range mic that performs well in a wide range of dif- ferent situations. Hear the Klover MiK in the Klover Products booth. More information about the full line of Klover MiK parabolic microphones can be found at www.klovermik.com or by contacting sales@kloverproducts.com. For more information, visit booth #C7706, go to www.kloverproducts.com, call 608.346.2392 or email pterpstra@ kloverproducts.com.