TERANEX LICENSES HQV TECHNOLOGY TO AXON
Orlando , FL. (April 25, 2006) - Teranex, a leader in providing high performance video processing solutions to the broadcast and post-production market, has licensed its HQV Technology to Axon. At NAB, Axon will present an entirely new range of broadcast-quality high-definition (HD) up, down, cross and standards converter as part of the modular Synapse range.
All converters are based on industry recognized Teranex algorithms making the standards converters the alternative for the most quality conscious customers. All modules are hot- swappable, fully redundant powered and are optionally fitted with direct-to-fiber connections that make them ideal for Master Control Room and OB-Van applications.
“Our customers expressed their immediate need for powerful converters to handle the HD migration in compact broadcast environments such as Master Control Rooms and OB-Vans. They need to anticipate on reusing existing content in the HD era and worldwide broadcasting of sporting events whilst facing a highly diverse broadcast formats landscape,” explains Harry Kanters, Commercial Director of Axon Digital Design. “The alchemy between Axon and Teranex resulted in a new series of high-density broadcast-quality format converters to help our customers bridge the gaps while setting new standards in performance and size.”
The new products include processing modules for a wide range of SD and HD format conversion applications. Modules are available for broadcast-quality SD and HD 50Hz to/from 59.94Hz conversion as well as SD to/from HD conversion and conversion between a variety of HD formats. Converters can optionally be equipped with advanced noise reduction thus allowing users to generate HD content from a non-ideal source. All converters are available with full preset-based audio shuffling capabilities.
Axon has chosen the Teranex algorithms because of their high-quality signal conversion capabilities. In combination with two Silicon Optix’ HQV Realta trillion-operations-per-second chips--the only chips that are powerful enough to host the algorithms--it is now possible to further improve conversion performance while significantly minimizing physical dimensions to fit the Synapse platform. The Synapse format converters are the first to offer these solutions to the market.
“Our video processing capabilities seamlessly integrate with Axon’s Synapse platform,” says Jed Deame , Vice President and General Manager of Teranex. “Axon’s available dense frame housings in combination with our image processing knowledge add considerable value to the international broadcast industry.”
The advanced Teranex algorithms are ported into two Silicon Optix HQV Realta chips. The module is particularly ideal for production and transmission (HD) format conversion applications. Modules support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and hot swapping and are mounted in either 18-slot 4RU or a 4-slot 1RU Synapse rack frames with redundant power supplies. Synapse Set-Up software and the stand-alone control panel allow remote system control.
Please visit NAB South Hall 4, Booth SU-4783 to view the newest platforms and applications from Teranex.
About Axon Digital Design B.V . - Axon Digital Design, established in 1987, manufactures and designs broadcast equipment for the conversion and processing of audio and video signals to serve many international broadcasters and video facilities. Broadcast modular media system ‘Synapse’ presents a growing portfolio; a uniquely developed high-density system with top quality modules that form the building blocks of integrated systems for broadcasters and service providers who demand innovative solutions. Other products include the TRACS, designed to provide completely automated “operator free” server based recordings. Axon also sells router/master control products in Europe, The Middle East and Africa . Axon’s headquarters are in Udenhout, The Netherlands. Sales offices are located in China and the United Kingdom .
About NVISION -NVISION is the leading provider of technically advanced digital routing switcher systems. The company’s sole focus is the development and manufacture of high-performance, high-reliability, and cost-effective routing and master control systems for the production and delivery of quality digital audio and HD/SD video used in TV broadcast and multi-format post production. The company’s worldwide customer base includes major television networks, TV stations, direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators, video and film post-production facilities, and major telecommunications companies. Since its founding in 1989, NVISION has pioneered groundbreaking technological advances, including large-scale HD-SDI routing and synchronous AES routing. To learn more about NVISION routing systems, see www.nvision.tv
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