NAB 2006 - Pro-Bel Provides Function-Rich One-Box Master Control with New Masterpiece
Booth SU4347, NAB, Las Vegas – 24th April 2006: Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing switchers, signal processing, master control, automation, control and monitoring technologies, announced today the launch of Masterpiece, its re-engineered HD master control solution that provides a feature-rich, one-box solution perfectly tailored for today’s multi-channel broadcast environments.
Since its launch Masterpiece has provided users with a high level of control as the final device in the playout chain. With the advent and adoption of Dolby E, the increase in multiple language variants and extended use of graphics, Pro-Bel has streamlined Masterpiece to a single 2RU solution that provides all the core functionality needed.
“Masterpiece now provides a true, simple ‘plug and work’ approach for automated and multi-channel environments,” explains Engineering Manager Alan Smith, adding, “It benefits from an HD DVE, audio mixing, Dolby E encoders and four DSKs to satisfy the needs of many broadcast operations.”
The embedded audio is extracted from incoming program and preset channels, fed to a mixer with one external voiceover per audio channel (up to 16 audio levels are supported). This is routed via the Dolby decoders if required to generate separate audio channels for mixing as, of course, Dolby E can’t be mixed in its encoded form. The resulting audio is then re-embedded into the outgoing video, after re-encoding into Dolby E if required.
In the video path, the DVE is 3D and offers full frame-based processing and two planes of DVE plus background. The DSKs offer external key and fill signals, or the option of internally stored logos being fed into one of the keyers.
“Of course, Masterpiece can also be used with our external audio mixers if more complex audio transitions are required and can also be used with the existing range of Pro-Bel Master Control panels – TX502, TX510, TX520, PC based Morpheus Control panels and Pro-Bel’s audio fader panel, for manual control of audio transitions and voice-overs,” concludes Smith.
About Pro-Bel:
The Pro-Bel name is synonymous with innovative automation, media management and master control solutions as well as outstanding routing, control and signal distribution systems - all designed to be flexible and scalable, protecting the investment of the customer. With nearly 30 years of service to the international broadcast, post-production, cable & satellite communities, Pro-Bel has a unique understanding of broadcast workflow, and is an established leader in the provision of cost-effective solutions that compromise neither performance nor quality.
Contact Information:
Company contact:
Katharine Guy
Pro-Bel Ltd
Tel: +44 1189 214 294
katharine.guy@pro-bel.com
Press contact:
Jennie Evans
Manor Marketing
Tel: +44 1635 44991
jennie@manormarketing.tv
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