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Monday, April 8, 2013 Broadcasters Show Daily Blonder Tongue (Con't. from p. 1) 1950 and has been running its research and development and manufacturing in the same facility since 1970. Blonder Tongue's support team provides individual, one-on-one attention from all facets of customer service, to sales, engineering, and field services. BSD: Describe your current marketing strategy. JS: We strive to provide customized cost-effective business solutions for the broadcast industry that meet the unique requirements in hospitality, education, government, and commercial facilities. In addition, we conduct interactive cusCheckers (Con't. from p. 1) protectors, and up to 75 percent lighter than other rubber 5-channel cable protectors on the market. In addition to being easier to setup, disassemble, and transport, the reduced weight means lower shipping costs. The Gripper Connector is ergonomically designed to fit your hand, which allows for easy handling and transport. This connector also locks multiple cable protectors together quickly and tightly to provide a safe crossing for vehicle and pedestrian traffic while protecting valuable electrical cables and hose lines from damage. This modular interlocking design is ideal for use in most broadcast, Vision Research (Con't. from p. 1) frame rates. At 4K resolution, the camera is capable of recording from 24 to more than 1,000 frames per second (fps). The Phantom Flex4K supports several in-camera workflow options to address different production styles. Capture the full 4K super 35mm sensor and then output those 4K files directly, or choose to output 2K video for rich, over-sampled images. Sync-sound frame rates and time code is fully supported. For high-speed capture, it's possible to record up to 900 fps at full resolution of 4096 by 2304, 1,000 fps at 4096 by 2160, up to 3,800 fps when windowed down to 1920 by 1080, and more than 6,000 fps at 1280 by 720. MusicBox (Con't. from p. 1) about 50 percent of this repertoire, and the rest are catalogs we exclusively represent (to North America) from overseas. We are also a busy custom music house, and delivered to air more than 500 custom cuts in 2012. Our parent company, ole, is a publishing powerhouse and rights management company whose catalog includes songs performed by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Lady Antebellum, Beyonce, Rihanna, Steven Tyler/Aerosmith, Keith Urban, Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Pink, Rihanna and Kelly Clarkson. BSD: Who are your biggest clients? AD: We work with a huge variety of clientele ranging from boutique digital agencies to the world's biggest, like Grey tomer product training sessions to assist with our business development efforts. BSD: Are you introducing any new products? JS: After having introduced MPEG-2 and H.264 HD encoders in 2012, for 2013 we'll be introducing a few multiprogram SD encoders. BSD: Where is your current product emphasis? recent accomplishments were providing our latest four program encoders that allow the system operator to create custom-made channel lineups of HDTV programs using HD-SDI for in-house distribution. Blonder Tongue will continue to design and manufacture new products for future applications. BSD: What distinguishes your product(s) from the competition? 65 and large operators alike. BSD: How do you see next year in terms of economy, sales, technology, and product evolution? JS: The economy plays the biggest and most unpredictable part of this equation with respect to sales. Despite that, we are experiencing positive trends in several areas. Our business in encoders and EdgeQAM products has increased considerably and should grow more rapidly in the up-and-coming future. JS: Our focus is the development of highquality, cost-effective encoders and transcoders. Our mission is to listen to our customers and provide sensible solutions that suit their needs. Some of our JS: Attractive price-to-performance ratio. Blonder Tongue tailors the best technology available and creates concentrated, high-quality solutions. By maintaining the features required, and streamlining those that aren't, smaller systems can be deployed, thus benefiting small stage, studio, and entertainment applications where cable protection is needed. Another feature of the Grip Guard cable protector is its Snap Fit™ hinged lid. This design allows you to easily remove or replace the lid without having to worry about removing or inserting a fiberglass hinge rod. Grip Guard cable protectors are made from a tough, high impact absorbing, non-conductive polyurethane that is resistant to oil, fuels and lubricants. This maintenance-free material allows Grip Guard to be up to 75 percent ighter without compromising the required strength and durability required to properly protect your cables. This product is manufactured in the U.S.A. using a closed- mold manufacturing process that creates a consistent, clean, and aesthetically pleasing part time after time. These cable protectors are RoHS and SVHC compliant, as well as CE certified. Every Grip Guard Cable Protector has five channels that protect cables and hoses with up to 1.25-inch outside diameters. It also includes Checkers' patented 5-Bar tread pattern for maximum traction, a recessed carrying handle conveniently molded in to the underside of the protector, trip and electrical hazard warning symbols molded in to the lid, and high visibility safety green and yellow coloring. If you are using Grip Guard cable protectors on slick or carpeted surfaces, optional Anti-Slip Traction Kits are available for purchase. Checkers' manufacturing process allows you to have custom colors or have your logo molded in to the lid (minimum purchase required). Checkers offers the world's largest selection of cable protection solutions for broadcast, stage, studio, and entertainment applications. These modular, interlocking systems are easy to transport, setup, and store. Both Phantom CineMagIV and CineFlash media are supported to facilitate the different options. Phantom CineFlash drives can be used to capture rendered files in one of several familiar codecs. Alternatively, use the Phantom CineMagIV to save uncompressed raw files and to enable the fastest high-speed workflow possible. Another notable feature of the camera system is the new on-camera control interface. All capture, playback and save parameters can be set from the built-in menu on the right side of the camera body, no separate software connection is necessary. Shortcuts are available for popular functions and multiple user presets exist to allow for a quick setup. Monitoring, playback and save controls are also available from the left side of the camera. The Phantom Flex4K includes all the connections needed for peripherals, including 2x 3G-SDI outputs which can be configured as independent 4:4:4 1080p signals or used together to monitor the full 4K image. There is also a 3G-SDI monitor return, a component viewfinder output, and several 12V and 24V accessory outputs. The camera has a standard V-lock battery back and will run on either 12V battery or 24V DC. A dedicated sync cable facilitates 3D capture, a Gb Ethernet port exists for software operation, and built-in Bluetooth enables wireless control up to 200 meters with the Phantom RCU. The lens mount is interchangeable between PL, Canon EF and Nikon F/G standards. Vision Research is first previewing the Phantom Flex4K at NAB 2013 and plans to start deliveries later this year. Be sure to visit them at booth C9046 for a demonstration of this exciting new camera and for information on their reservation program. Also stop by to check out several other Vision Research products, such as the handheld Phantom Miro LC320S, the original Phantom Flex and the Phantom V642 sports broadcast camera. and McCann Erickson. We have served TV station groups in need of local commercial and promo music, reality TV shows including Pawn Stars and Say Yes To The Dress, radio stations like KROQFM (LA-based alt rock radio) and WBZFM (Boston Sports Radio), corp/industrial productions from IBM to RedBull, documentary films galore, feature films, network promos, movie trailers and network blankets like Corus. is loaded with proprietary code and ecommerce functions allowing users to create their own rights packages, pay, and print the necessary license documents without ever having to pick up the phone or email anyone. each of our catalogs, credits, and a condensed message about our work. You can also try out the search engine there, or get a one-on-one demonstration from one of our licensing agents. Aside from the presentation, content is king, and we have several virgin catalogs debuting in the U.S. market for the first time at NAB. We are literally scouring the planet in search of high-quality catalogs to introduce here in North America. Everyone loves a new kid, and we are capitalizing on that position in the market. BSD: How is MusicBox different from its competitors? AD: Backing by ole gives us legitimacy that makes large enterprises comfortable with working with us. Also, we push the limits of what people expect from search and delivery technology, and are heavily vested in the success of our online systems. Our search engine BSD: What does MusicBox stand for? AD: We have built our brand philosophy and client interaction around four fundamentals: search, service, e-commerce and fulfillment. Everything we do strives to up the value of each of these fundamentals. BSD: What's new for NAB from MusicBox this year? AD: For the first time, we are presenting an interactive demo of our company. It's a 42-inch touch screen with montages of To learn more about Blonder Tongue and its products, please visit www.blondertongue.com and stop by booth SU10104 at NAB 2013. For more information about patent-pending Grip Guard or any of Checkers' other cable protection systems, visit NAB booth C4345, visit www.checkersindustrial.com or contact the company's inside sales department at 800-438-9336. For more information, visit booth C9046 at NAB 2013 and go online to www.visionresearch.com. BSD: Where can our readers learn more about MusicBox? AD: We are exhibiting at NAB for the fifth year in a row. You can meet our creative/licensing team at the front of the LVCC's Central Hall, booth C146, or visit www.olemusicbox.com.